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Get Your Florida Contractor License — Approved the First Time

We prepare and expedite your entire DBPR application so it’s complete, accurate, and ready for approval on the first review. Peace of mind, no delays, licensed faster.

Florida statewide
Every DBPR construction board
Done-for-you
We build the whole application
1CS family
A 1Contractor Solutions division
From eligibility review to your license in hand.
What We Handle

Your Whole Application, Done Right

The DBPR application trips people up on the details — experience write-ups, financials, background, entity setup. We handle every piece so your file clears review the first time.

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Application Expediting

We assemble and submit your complete DBPR application — no missing documents, no back-and-forth — built to pass on the first review.

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Qualifying Agent Applications

Add a qualifier, qualify your business, or become a qualifying agent. We handle the qualifier paperwork end to end.

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Experience & Employment Write-Up

We document your work history the way the Board wants to see it, so your years of experience actually count toward approval.

Mock Board Review

We pre-review your file exactly the way the state will — catching red flags before they cost you weeks in delays.

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Criminal History Write-Up

Have a record? We prepare the explanation and supporting documentation to present it properly to the Board.

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Credit Checks (Personal & Business)

We handle the personal and business credit reporting your application requires and help you get it submission-ready.

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Fingerprint & Background Help

Step-by-step guidance through Livescan fingerprinting and the background requirements for your license.

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Sunbiz & Entity Setup

Confirm or set up your business entity and Sunbiz registration so your new license links correctly the first time.

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Financial Responsible Officer

Assistance designating and documenting your FRO where the license requires it — done correctly and on file.

Licenses We Help You Get

Certified & Registered Contractor Licenses

Whatever your trade, we prepare the application for it — certified (statewide) or registered (local).

General Contractor
Building Contractor
Residential Contractor
Roofing Contractor
Plumbing Contractor
HVAC / Mechanical
Electrical Contractor
Pool & Spa Contractor
Solar Contractor
Specialty Contractor
Sheet Metal / Roofing
And more — just ask

We also handle these application paths:

By Examination By Endorsement / Reciprocity Additional Qualifier Business Qualification Reinstatement Change of Status
How It Works

Four Steps to Licensed

A clear, done-for-you path — you’ll always know exactly where your application stands.

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Free Eligibility Review

We review your experience, background, and goals and map out exactly what your license requires — before you spend a dollar.

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We Build Your Application

Experience write-up, financials, entity & Sunbiz, fingerprints, credit — we prepare every piece, correctly and completely.

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Mock Review & Submit

We pre-check your file the way the Board will, then submit and monitor it, responding to any state requests for you.

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Approved & Linked

Once your license is issued, we help you print and link your Florida contractor license so you’re ready to work.

Why Us

Licensing expertise that gets you approved

1Contractor Applications is the licensing division of 1Contractor Solutions. We know exactly what the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board looks for — and we build your application to clear it the first time, so you’re working sooner.

  • Built for first-review approval — fewer requests, fewer delays
  • We take the tough cases: criminal history, credit issues, complex experience
  • One partner from eligibility review all the way to your issued license
  • Florida statewide — certified and registered, every trade

“Get peace of mind, avoid delays, and get licensed fast.”

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Good to Know

Frequently Asked Questions

Straight answers to what contractors ask us most.

How long does it take to get a Florida contractor license?+
It depends on the license type and the Board’s current review times, but the biggest cause of delay is an incomplete or incorrect application. Our whole process is built to pass on the first review so you avoid the weeks lost to state requests for additional information.
What experience do I need to qualify?+
Certified contractor licenses generally require about four years of proven experience, or a combination of experience and education. The key is documenting it the way the Board wants to see it — which is exactly what our experience write-up handles.
Can you help if I have a criminal record or credit issues?+
Yes. These are some of the most common reasons applications stall. We prepare the required criminal-history write-up and supporting documentation, and we handle the personal and business credit reporting so everything is presented properly.
What’s the difference between a certified and a registered license?+
A certified license lets you work anywhere in Florida. A registered license lets you work only in the specific local jurisdiction that issued your competency card. We’ll help you choose and apply for the right one for your goals.
What is a qualifying agent?+
A qualifying agent is the licensed individual who qualifies a business to perform contracting work. We handle qualifier applications — adding a qualifier to a company, qualifying a second business, or becoming a qualifying agent.
Can I transfer an out-of-state license to Florida?+
In many cases, yes — through endorsement or reciprocity, depending on your state and license type. We’ll review your situation in the free eligibility check and prepare the right application path.
Do you guarantee my license will be approved?+
No service can guarantee Board approval — the state makes the final decision. What we guarantee is a complete, accurate, professionally prepared application built to give you the best possible shot at first-review approval.
Contact Us

Get Your Free Eligibility Review

Tell us about the license you’re after and we’ll map out your path — no cost, no obligation.

Service Area

Serving contractors across the entire state of Florida

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Part of the Family

A division of 1Contractor Solutions — Permits Made Simple

Florida contractor licensing application experts. From eligibility review to your license in hand — applications made simple.

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1Contractor Applications is an independent application-preparation and consulting service. We are not a law firm and are not affiliated with or endorsed by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). No service can guarantee licensing approval.

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