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If you’re looking to get your Florida contractor’s license, you probably have a lot of questions. Our job as a Florida contractor licensing company is to help contractors get their licenses. The process can be complicated. There’s a lot of deadlines to remember and information to have in order. It can be easy to forget something.

We understand the stress the process can bring, so our team wanted to share with you some frequently asked questions (FAQ) that we get asked often. These questions/answers will help you with information for the pre and post-license process.

Pre-License Questions:

HOW LONG ARE MY CONTRACTOR TEST SCORES VALID?

For construction licenses, test scores are valid for four years. For electrical licenses, test scores are valid for two years.

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A REGISTERED AND A CERTIFIED CONTRACTOR’S LICENSE?

A “certified contractor” is a state-wide contractor licensed at the state level.  A “registered contractor” is a contractor who has a county license (or multiple) who then has to register that license with the state because it was a major trade. Registered contractors can only work in the county in which they have a competency card. read more