Verify a Florida Contractor License

Q: How do I check if a contractor is licensed in Florida?

Go to myfloridalicense.com, click 'Verify a License,' select 'Contractor' from the profession list, and search by the contractor's name or license number. A valid active license will show as 'Current, Active.' You can also search by the company name. Always verify before signing any contract.

Q: What is the Florida DBPR?

DBPR stands for the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. It is the Florida state agency that issues, regulates, and enforces contractor licenses. Every licensed general contractor in Florida must maintain a valid DBPR license, which is publicly searchable online.

Jose Ruiz — Owner & Sales Director, Best Price Kitchen Bath & Floors · We encourage every homeowner to verify our license before hiring us

Quick Answer: Go to myfloridalicense.com → Verify a License → Contractor → search by name or license number. A licensed contractor's record will show "Current, Active." Our license number is CGC1535490 — look it up before you read another word.

Step-by-Step: How to Verify a Florida Contractor License

Go to myfloridalicense.com

This is the official Florida DBPR (Department of Business and Professional Regulation) website. It's free, public, and contains every licensed contractor in the state.

Click "Verify a License"

Located in the main navigation. This takes you to the public license search tool.

Select "Contractor" from the Profession List

The dropdown contains hundreds of profession categories. Select "Contractor" or search for "General Contractor."

Search by Name or License Number

Enter the contractor's name or their license number if they've provided it. Search by license number is fastest and most precise.

Verify "Current, Active" Status

A valid license shows as "Current, Active." If the status shows anything else — "Null and Void," "Suspended," "Revoked," "Delinquent" — do not hire that contractor. Also verify the license type matches the work they're performing.

What to Look For in the License Record

Once you pull a contractor's license record, verify: the license status is "Current, Active," the license type matches the work (a CBC license for building construction, CGC for general contracting), the name on the license matches the name on the contract, the license expiration date is in the future, and there are no disciplinary actions listed on the record.

What License Type Do You Need for a Kitchen or Bath Remodel?

For a full kitchen or bathroom remodel in Florida — including any electrical, plumbing, or structural work — you want a Certified General Contractor (CGC) or Certified Building Contractor (CBC). These are the highest classifications and authorize the contractor to pull all required permits. A specialty license (electrical only, plumbing only) may be appropriate if hiring a trade-specific subcontractor directly, but whoever manages your overall project should hold a CGC or CBC.

Best Price Kitchen Bath & Floors holds CGC1535490 — Certified General Contractor, statewide, held by Tim Yaxley. Look it up at myfloridalicense.com right now.

Red Flags: What to Watch For

In Palm Beach County, we see homeowners burned by unlicensed contractors regularly. The red flags are: no license number provided when asked, license that "expired but they're renewing it," license held by a different company than the one doing your work, contractor who suggests skipping permits to "save money," contractor who won't provide a written contract, and requests for large upfront cash payments.

A legitimate licensed contractor in Florida will provide their license number without being asked, welcome your verification, carry proof of general liability and workers' comp insurance, and pull all required permits in writing as part of the contract.

Also Check: Insurance

License verification is step one. Insurance verification is step two. Ask any contractor for a Certificate of Insurance showing: General Liability insurance (minimum $300,000 per occurrence) and Workers' Compensation coverage for all employees. Have the certificate issued with your name and address — this proves the policy was active when issued, not just that it exists.

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Our Certified General Contractor license is public record. Search it before you call us.

CGC1535490

Search at myfloridalicense.com → Verify a License → Contractor

How do I check if a contractor is licensed in Florida?

Go to myfloridalicense.com, click "Verify a License," select "Contractor," and search by name or license number. A valid license shows as "Current, Active." Always verify before signing any contract.

What is the Florida DBPR?

DBPR is the Department of Business and Professional Regulation — the Florida state agency that issues and regulates contractor licenses. Every licensed general contractor must maintain a valid DBPR license, publicly searchable online.

Can an unlicensed contractor do remodeling work in Florida?

An unlicensed contractor can perform very minor repairs under $1,000 in value. Any work requiring a permit — which includes most kitchen and bath remodels — must be performed by or under the supervision of a licensed contractor. Hiring an unlicensed contractor for permitted work is illegal and creates liability for the homeowner.

How to Verify a Florida Contractor License (DBPR Lookup)