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Florida trade license requirements

Per-trade licensing path. Always confirm with the state board before testing.

Career prep, not a license.

Solar

Solar / PV Installer (often under Electrical or Specialty)

Verified 5/24/2026
Required hours / experience
NABCEP-recommended 58+ hrs training + field experience
Exam
NABCEP PV Associate / Installation Professional (NABCEP)
Licensing authority
Notes
General overview — verify exact requirements with the Florida DBPR — Construction Industry Licensing Board before scheduling exams.

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General Contractor

Certified General Contractor (CGC)

Verified 5/26/2026
Required hours / experience
4 years experience (1 yr supervisory)
Exam
Business & Finance + Trade exams (Prov / Pearson VUE)
Licensing authority
Notes
Certified license is statewide; Registered license is local-only.

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Roofing

Certified Roofing Contractor (CCC)

Verified 5/26/2026
Required hours / experience
4 years experience
Exam
Business & Finance + Roofing Trade (Prov)
Licensing authority
Notes
Required for all roofing work. Certified = statewide; Registered = local.

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Low-Voltage

Limited Energy Systems Specialty Contractor (ES)

Verified 5/26/2026
Required hours / experience
4 years experience
Exam
Business & Finance + Limited Energy (Prov)
Licensing authority
Notes
Certified ES license covers burglar/fire alarm, intercom, sound, CCTV statewide.

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Pest Control

Certified Pest Control Operator

Verified 5/26/2026
Required hours / experience
3 years experience or degree equivalent
Exam
CORE + Category exam (FDACS)
Licensing authority
Notes
Categories: General Household Pest, Termite, Lawn & Ornamental, Fumigation.

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Landscaping

Limited Irrigation Specialty (and local landscape registration)

Verified 5/26/2026
Required hours / experience
Varies
Exam
Limited Irrigation exam (Prov)
Licensing authority
Notes
Irrigation contractors statewide; landscape design/maintenance is locally regulated.

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Electrical

Certified Electrical Contractor (statewide) or Registered (local)

Verified 5/26/2026
Required hours / experience
6 years combined experience/education; or 3 yrs as supervisor; or BS in electrical engineering
Exam
Florida Electrical Contractor Exam (Business & Finance + Trade Knowledge + Safety) (Professional Testing, Inc. (PSI))
Licensing authority
Notes
Application fee: $80–$330. Must pass three exams (Business/Finance, Trade, Safety) — open book. Liability insurance required ($300K/$50K min). Workers' comp required. Financial responsibility / credit score 660+ or extra bond. Renewal biennial $200 + 14 hrs CE (incl 1 hr workers comp, 1 hr workplace safety).

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Plumbing

Certified Plumbing Contractor (statewide CFC) or Registered (RF)

Verified 5/26/2026
Required hours / experience
4 years experience, 1 year as foreman; OR equivalent education credit
Exam
Florida Plumbing Contractor Exam (Business & Finance + Trade Knowledge) (Professional Testing, Inc.)
Licensing authority
Notes
Two-day open-book exam. Liability insurance $100K/$25K min. Credit report required (660+ or bond). Renewal Aug 31 even years, $209 + 14 hrs CE.

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HVAC

Certified Class A or Class B Air Conditioning Contractor

Verified 5/26/2026
Required hours / experience
4 years experience (1 yr as foreman) OR combination of college and experience
Exam
Florida HVAC Contractor Exam (Business & Finance + Trade) (Professional Testing, Inc.)
Licensing authority
Notes
Class A: unlimited capacity. Class B: ≤25 tons / ≤500K BTU heating. EPA 608 mandatory. Liability insurance ($300K/$50K). 14 hrs biennial CE. Renewal $209.

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