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score from just one jurisdiction. (3) months minimum to obtain, some Florida local jurisdiction licenses could be obtained in as little as two (2) months. It all depends on how timely the completed licensing application is submitted and when the board meets to review and approve the licensing application. overall cost and it could quickly exceed the initial and ongoing cost and time of becoming state licensed. education history, job experience, bonding, business insurance, personal and business financial statements, past and tax statements, personal and business credit reports, and other information as well. However each jurisdiction will require you to meet their requirements and complete an initial application and each jurisdiction may vary in their requirements. a business/law exam as you do in a state wide license issued by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations. the passing of the Florida state certified exam. every two years.
License Renewal Fee $125.00) with the Department of Business and Professional Regulation for each local license held. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What is the difference between a certified contractor and a registered contractor? Certification: The applicant has taken and passed the State Licensing examination and can practice throughout the State of Florida. Registration: The applicant has taken and passed a local competency examination and can practice only within that locale.
Do I have to register every county in which I wish to contract? Yes. Your registered license is only good for the counties and municipalities which you registered with the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The application to add an additional county is online at www.MyFloridaLicense.com> Apply for a License.
Must I take an examination to become a registered electrical or alarm contractor even if the county does not require an examination? Yes. You need to provide proof you passed an examination in the appropriate category before you can obtain a registered license ( See Section 489.513, Florida Statues).
Can I hold a registered license and a certified license at the same time? You can hold both a registered license and a certified license at the same time only if they are in different categories.. For example, an individual can hold a registered electrical contractor’s license and a certified alarm system contractor I license.
Can I perform alarm contracting with my registered electrical (ER) license? No. Alarm contracting is not within the scope of work for the ER license. You must hold a registered or certified alarm license.
Do I need a license to install low voltage wiring such as cable TV outlets, satellite TV outlets, surround sound speaker systems or computer networks? Yes, if you are installing wiring within a structure for any reason including the items listed a license is required. Low voltage wiring work (any wiring under 98 volts) can be done by someone with a certified or registered Limited Energy Specialty license, an Alarm System I or II license, an Electrical Contractor License or a Residential Electrical Specialty license. The license specifically for this work is called the Limited Energy Systems Specialty.
work of an alarm contractor. If you are selling
an alarm system that requires installation or monitoring, you must
have a license. Who are the testing companies that offer Florida county and local municipal exams? Prometric www.prometric.com or Gainesville Independent Testing Service (GITS) www.gitsllc.org
To take a county or local municipal exam you
should first contact the jurisdictions building department to obtain
an application and find out the requirements needed to take the exam
in that area. For more county specific information click below:
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