Florida General Contractor License Renewal: Fees & Requirements (2026)
Florida GC Renewal at a Glance
- Renewal Fee
- $300
- CE Required
- 14 CE Hours
- Renewal Cycle
- 2 years
- Late Fee
- $450
- Grace Period
- 30 days
Florida general contractors must complete 14 hours of continuing education per renewal cycle.
How to Renew Your Florida GC License
- 1
Complete 14 CE Hours
Complete 14 CE Hours during the 2-year renewal period. Keep certificates of completion — the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation may audit your CE records.
- 2
Submit your renewal application
Log in to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation online licensing portal before your license expiration date. Complete the renewal application and attest to CE completion if required.
- 3
Pay the $300 renewal fee
Pay the $300 base renewal fee. If renewing after expiration but within the 30-day grace period, the late fee of $450 applies.
- 4
Confirm license renewal
Download or print your renewed license. Verify your new expiration date and confirm the license appears as active in the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation's public license lookup.
Official Licensing Board
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
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