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Find a primary qualifying agent in Florida
Every Florida construction or electrical business is licensed through a primary qualifying agent who holds the license, under Chapter 489, Florida Statutes. The qualifier must have final authority over field work and financial matters, and the board approves the company's application to be qualified.
How licensing works in Florida
State contractor license qualified by an individual. Every Florida construction or electrical business is licensed through a primary qualifying agent who holds the license, under Chapter 489, Florida Statutes. The qualifier must have final authority over field work and financial matters, and the board approves the company's application to be qualified.
The term Florida uses for the individual who qualifies a company is primary qualifying agent. Whatever the label, the duty is the same everywhere: the qualifier must actually supervise and have authority over the work and the business affairs the license covers. A license that is merely lent to a company is not a qualifier arrangement and exposes both parties to discipline.
License categories we match in Florida
- General Contractor (CGC / RG)
- Building Contractor (CBC / RB)
- Residential Contractor (CRC / RR)
- Roofing Contractor (CCC / RC)
- Sheet Metal Contractor (CSC)
- Air Conditioning Contractor, Class A (CAC / RA)
- Air Conditioning Contractor, Class B (CAC / RA)
- Mechanical Contractor (CMC / RM)
- Commercial Pool/Spa Contractor (CPC / RP)
- Residential Pool/Spa Contractor (CPC / RP)
- Swimming Pool/Spa Servicing Contractor (CPO / RP)
- Plumbing Contractor (CFC / RF)
- Underground Utility and Excavation Contractor (CUC / RU)
- Solar Contractor (CVC / RV)
- Pollutant Storage Systems Contractor (PCC)
- Specialty Structure Contractor (SCC)
- Glass and Glazing Specialty (SCC)
- Gypsum Drywall Specialty (SCC)
- Marine Specialty (SCC)
- Demolition Specialty (SCC)
- Gas Line Specialty (SCC)
- Irrigation Specialty (SCC)
- Tower Specialty (SCC)
- Swimming Pool Specialty (layout, structural, excavation, trim, decking, piping, finishes) (SCC)
- Other CILB Specialty (SCC)
- Certified Electrical Contractor (EC)
- Registered Electrical Contractor (ER)
- Alarm System Contractor I (EF)
- Alarm System Contractor II (EG)
- Residential Electrical Specialty (ES)
- Limited Energy Systems Specialty (ES)
- Lighting Maintenance Specialty (ES)
- Sign Specialty (ES)
- Utility Line Electrical Specialty (ES)
- Electrical Fixtures Specialty (ES)
How Licenseology helps in Florida
- Search listed qualifiers with a Florida license, or post a request and we source one.
- Our staff screen the fit and make the introduction.
- Lawyers on staff prepare the qualifying agreement for Florida, coordinating with local counsel where the state requires it.
- We prepare and file the application with Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR): Construction Industry Licensing Board and Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board and monitor it to approval.
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Florida qualifier FAQ
What is a primary qualifying agent in Florida?
In Florida, the primary qualifying agent is the licensed individual through whom a company holds its contractor license. Every Florida construction or electrical business is licensed through a primary qualifying agent who holds the license, under Chapter 489, Florida Statutes. The qualifier must have final authority over field work and financial matters, and the board approves the company's application to be qualified.
Who issues contractor licenses in Florida?
Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR): Construction Industry Licensing Board and Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board. State contractor license qualified by an individual.
Can I hire a qualifier for my Florida company?
Yes, provided the qualifier genuinely supervises the work and business the license covers. Licenseology matches Florida companies with available license holders and our attorneys document the arrangement so it meets the state's requirements.
General information, not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR): Construction Industry Licensing Board and Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board.