Contractor Application Services

Navigating the Red Tape: How to Become a Contractor

Licensed general contractor services in Florida

First things first, you must pass the general contractor's exam. We can’t take it for you, but we can help you become a licensed general contractor after you pass the examination. This is where our years of experience start to show. After you pass the general contractor exam, we take care of filling out the paperwork and the application to obtain your general contractor license. We will handle all of the bureaucrat paperwork and deadlines so you can focus on starting your first licensed project. 


Our application service helps you obtain your license in a timely manner and avoid costly delays. If time is money, this service saves you BOTH.

Read on for a quick overview of the general contractor's licensing process.

Requirements to Obtain your General Contractor's License in Florida

Pass the General Contractor Licensing Exams

Before you can become a general contractor, you must pass two exams: a business and finance exam and a trade exam. Please note that electrical contractors have a separate exam from general contractors in Florida.  If you are concerned about your test-taking ability, rest assured that there are several exam study courses available online. You can study from the convenience of your own home, on your own schedule, so you can Ace the general contractor exam and obtain your license.

Proven Experience

You will need to provide at least four years of documented experience.  That experience may include college degrees and courses in construction related subjects, foreman job experience, worker experience or combinations of all three. 

Prove Financial Responsibility & Stability

You prove you are financially stable by:

  • Providing a FICO derived credit report
  • Showing a net worth of $2,500 – $20,000
  • Carrying MINIMUM $300,000 bodily injury insurance and $50,000 property damage insurance

Ongoing Requirements

Participate in at least 14 hours of general education courses every two year period to maintain your license.

At Contractor Reporting Services, we understand the importance of making sure that your license application is filed correctly and all of the requirements to obtain a general contractors license are met. We walk each of our clients through the steps of how to become a general contractor, and we make sure that your process to becoming a licensed general contractor is both cost and time effective.


If you have any questions about how to become a contractor, please feel free to contact our office.


Also don’t forget that we also provide Florida Contractor Credit Reports as well so be sure to ask about it!


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