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Florida

Florida Contractor Exam Preparation

Florida Contractor
License Exam Prep

Prepare for Florida Certified and Registered contractor licensing exams with online courses, approved reference books, practice exams, and complete study packages.

  • ★★★★★ Trusted exam prep
  • Online and self-paced
  • Books, tabs, and courses
2Primary license types
3Exam-prep paths
1Statewide Certified path
24/7Online course access

Certified · Registered · NASCLA · Business & Finance

Florida licensing overview

Certified and Registered Contractor Licenses

Florida Certified Licenses

Certified licenses can be used statewide. The NASCLA exam may satisfy the trade-exam requirement for the Certified General Contractor, Certified Building Contractor, and Certified Residential Contractor classifications. Candidates must also complete the Florida Business & Finance exam.

Florida Registered Licenses

Registered licenses are limited to a specific Florida county or local jurisdiction. Candidates pursuing this path generally take the Florida Registered Business & Law examination and must meet local competency requirements.

Choose your path

Select Your Florida Contractor Exam

Florida General Contractor NASCLA Certified Trade Exam

Florida General Contractor (NASCLA)

The NASCLA commercial trades exam may be used for the CGC, CBC, or CRC license classifications.

  • Certified General Contractor
  • Certified Building Contractor
  • Certified Residential Contractor
  • Florida Business & Finance also required
View NASCLA Course
Florida Registered Business and Law Registered License Exam

Florida Registered Business & Law

Required for contractors pursuing a Registered license limited to a specific county or local jurisdiction.

  • For Registered licenses only
  • Local jurisdiction licensing path
  • Business and law preparation
View Registered Course
Florida Certified Business and Finance Certified License Exam

Florida Certified Business & Finance

The Florida Business & Finance exam is required for applicable Certified contractor licenses.

  • Required with the applicable trade exam
  • For statewide Certified licenses
  • Business and finance preparation
View Business & Finance

Important: Exam and application requirements depend on the exact Florida license classification. Verify current requirements with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation before registering.

Package options

Choose the Prep Package That Fits Your Needs

Regular Combo

Online course access plus the complete required reference bookset.

Pre-Highlighted Combo

Online course plus professionally highlighted and tabbed references.

Course Only

Self-paced online lessons and practice exams without physical books.

Bookset Only

The complete approved reference bookset for your selected exam.

Tabset Only

Pre-printed tabs that make approved references faster to navigate.

Individual Books

Purchase only the specific references missing from your collection.

How it works

Your Florida Contractor Licensing Path

  1. Choose a licenseSelect the Certified or Registered classification that matches your work.
  2. Confirm your examsIdentify the required trade and business examinations.
  3. Prepare to testStudy with lessons, approved references, and practice exams.
  4. Pass the examsComplete the required Florida and NASCLA examinations.
  5. Apply for licensureSubmit your results and meet all remaining state or local requirements.
Frequently asked questions

Florida Contractor License FAQs

What is the difference between a Florida Certified and Registered license?

A Certified license generally allows a contractor to work statewide. A Registered license is normally limited to the county or local jurisdiction where the contractor is registered.

Can I use the NASCLA exam for a Florida contractor license?

The NASCLA commercial trades exam may be used to satisfy the trade-exam requirement for qualifying Certified General, Building, and Residential Contractor classifications. Additional Florida requirements still apply.

Do I also need the Florida Business & Finance exam?

Yes. Candidates pursuing applicable Certified contractor licenses must pass the Florida Business & Finance exam in addition to the required trade examination.

Who should take the Florida Registered Business & Law exam?

This exam is intended for candidates pursuing a Registered contractor license. Candidates seeking a Certified license should prepare for the Florida Business & Finance exam instead.

Does passing the NASCLA exam automatically issue a Florida license?

No. Passing the exam satisfies only part of the licensing process. Applicants must still meet Florida application, experience, financial, insurance, background, and any other classification-specific requirements.

What preparation options are available?

Available options may include online course access, complete booksets, regular combo packages, pre-highlighted and tabbed combo packages, tab sets, and individual reference books.

Start Preparing for Your Florida Contractor Exams

Choose your exam path, select your package, and begin studying with confidence.