The state file is the first pass: licensing authority, reciprocity posture, workers' compensation threshold, bond notes, and renewal rules. It should not be treated as the final filing answer for a job site.
Counties and municipalities run building departments, permit portals, inspections, and many local registration workflows.
Certified licenses renew on the state cycle, while registered licenses and permit desks often point back to county or municipal systems.
Primary licensing body
Florida DBPR - Construction Industry Licensing Board is the main statewide reference point for this file. County and municipal departments may still impose separate registration, permit, insurance, inspection, or bond requirements.
Source · State licensing authority · county building departmentsLast verified · 05 / 2026