To obtain a General Contractor License in Florida, you must meet the following prerequisites:
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Submit a completed application and pay the required fee.
- Successfully pass the state certification examination.
- Undergo a criminal background check through an FDLE-registered Livescan provider.
- Provide personal and business credit reports, including FICO scores. A minimum FICO score of 660 is necessary. If your score is below this threshold, enrolling in a 14-hour financial responsibility course can waive this requirement.
- Secure appropriate insurance coverage, including public liability, property damage, and workers’ compensation, or provide proof of exemption.