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The science of licensing, explained
Guides written by the people who prepare the applications and the agreements. Start with what a primary qualifier is.
Sep 30, 2026
What Is a Primary Qualifier (Qualifying Agent)? A Plain-English Guide
A primary qualifier, or primary qualifying agent, is the licensed contractor through whom a company holds its construction license. Here is how it works, who can serve, and how the relationship is documented lawfully.
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How to Qualify a Company in Florida (CILB and ECLB)
Step-by-step: how a Florida certified or registered contractor qualifies a business with the DBPR, what the Construction Industry Licensing Board and Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board require, and what to file.
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What a Qualifying Agent Agreement Should Include
The clauses every qualifier agreement needs so both the license holder and the company know where they stand: authority, compensation, insurance, indemnity, term, exit and board filings.
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Which States Allow a Contractor to Qualify a Company?
A state-by-state look at where contractor licensing runs through a qualifying individual, where only the trades are licensed, and where licensing is local.
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