Licence required by law

Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation

Florida's state licensing agency for construction contractors, electricians, plumbers and other regulated trades. Unlicensed contracting is illegal in Florida — the DBPR licence lookup is the authoritative check.

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109,296tradespeople with a Florida DBPR record in the public data we track
6,612records appear expired or past their recorded expiry date

Based on public register and directory records collected up to May 31, 2026. Not an official membership count.

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Thinking of hiring someone? Confirm their current Florida DBPR status on the official register, then run their name through our Cowboy Checker to see their reviews, credentials and company record in one place.

Where Florida DBPR holders are

  • FL100,537 on record
  • GA1,477 on record
  • AL720 on record
  • TX716 on record
  • NC529 on record
  • TN398 on record
  • LA321 on record
  • OH317 on record
  • NY305 on record
  • MI304 on record

Trades that hold it

Builder · 58,727HVAC Contractor · 14,448Roofer · 10,974Plumber · 9,305Swimming Pool / Hot Tub · 4,578Specialty Contractor · 3,777Utility Excavation · 2,614General Contractor · 2,340Residential Contractor · 721Solar Contractor · 435

Florida DBPR holders with review evidence

These businesses hold a current Florida DBPR record and have customer reviews we can show — a small slice of all holders, not the register itself.

Common questions

What is Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation?

Florida's state licensing agency for construction contractors, electricians, plumbers and other regulated trades. Unlicensed contracting is illegal in Florida — the DBPR licence lookup is the authoritative check. (Licence required by law.)

How many tradespeople hold Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation?

We track 109,296 tradespeople with a Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation record, based on register and listing data collected up to May 31, 2026. This reflects the public records we have collected, not necessarily the scheme's complete membership.

Can a Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation record be out of date?

Yes. 6,612 of the records we track appear expired or past their recorded expiry date, based on register and listing data collected up to May 31, 2026. Always confirm current status on the official register before hiring.

How do I check whether a specific trader holds Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation?

Check the official register at https://www.myfloridalicense.com/wl11.asp, or look the trader up on MyTrustedTraders — profiles show the credentials we have found for them, alongside reviews and other public evidence.

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We show what the public records say, with dates — a listing here is not an endorsement, and absence from our data does not mean a trader is unregistered. Always confirm current status with the scheme before you hire.