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Florida General Contractor License

A Florida Certified General Contractor requires 14 continuing-education hours every 2 years, a $209 state renewal fee, and a $20,000 license bond. Florida currently enforces the 2023 Florida Building Code. Requirements, approved courses, bond and renewal steps for 2026.

At a glance FL · IBC/IRC
CE hours
14 / 2-yr
Renewal fee
$209
Bond
$20,000
Code
2023 Florida Building Code

Source: FL CILB · compiled 2026-05-23

Need your 14 CE hours? RedVector (Vector Solutions) carries the largest approved-course catalog for Florida.

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Continuing education

Hours required
14
Renewal cycle
2 yr
Provider approval
Required
Subject breakdown
  • Workplace safety
  • Business practices
  • Workers comp
  • Laws and rules
  • Wind mitigation
  • Advanced code

CE courses for Florida certified general contractors

General Contractor continuing-education providers offering courses for Florida. Confirm a provider appears on FL CILB’s approved-provider list before you buy.

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Bond & insurance

Contractor bond
$20,000

Bond required. Annual premiums typically run $100–$2,000 depending on credit and bond amount.

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Insurance
$300,000

General-liability minimum. Workers’ compensation insurance is required.

These limits often apply to the licensed contractor/business, not an individual contractor working as an employee — confirm which applies to your situation with FL CILB.

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Reciprocity

Florida may offer reciprocity or an endorsement path involving the following states for this license. Reciprocity is often one-directional and tier-specific — and an exam, application, or fee may still be required — so confirm the exact path with the board before relying on it.

GeorgiaNorth CarolinaSouth CarolinaTennesseeLouisiana

Need the reverse direction? Try the reciprocity map.

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Check your renewal deadline

    Log in to the FL CILB portal and confirm your expiration date and license number before doing anything else.

  2. 2

    Complete continuing education

    Complete your 14 required CE hours every 2 years with a board-approved provider (provider approval is required in this state). Keep your completion certificates.

  3. 3

    Gather bond & insurance proof

    Have current proof of your license bond and general-liability insurance and workers’ compensation coverage ready to upload.

  4. 4

    Submit and pay

    Submit the renewal through the FL CILB portal and pay the $209 fee. Renewing online is faster than mailing a paper form.

  5. 5

    Save your confirmation

    Download the confirmation and your updated license. If you missed the deadline, look for the late/reinstatement path rather than re-applying from scratch.

Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do I need for Florida Certified General Contractor renewal?
14 hours every 2 years. Subjects: Workplace safety; Business practices; Workers comp; Laws and rules; Wind mitigation; Advanced code.
What does Florida Certified General Contractor renewal cost?
The state filing fee is $209. Approved CE courses are an additional cost that varies by provider (commonly around $15–$100).
Does Florida accept reciprocity for this license?
Florida may offer reciprocity or an endorsement path involving: GA, NC, SC, TN, LA. Reciprocity is often one-directional and tier-specific, and an exam or application may still be required — confirm the exact path with the board.
Which code is Florida currently enforcing?
Florida is currently on the 2023 Florida Building Code. Make sure your CE courses cover the current code year.
Does Florida require a bond for this license?
Yes. Florida requires a $20,000 license bond at this tier. Annual premiums typically run a few percent of the bond amount depending on your credit.

Don’t lose your license to a missed deadline

Florida Certified General Contractors renew every 2 years. Set a reminder so you have time to finish your 14 CE hours before you’re due.

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