DBPR Licensing Requirements 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which of the following is required when a licensed Florida contractor changes their business address?
- Notify DBPR within 30 days (Correct answer)
- Notify DBPR within 10 days
- No notification required
- Apply for a new license
Correct answer: Notify DBPR within 30 days
Florida law requires licensees to notify DBPR of address changes within 30 days to keep their records current.
Question 2: What type of license does a Florida home inspector need to obtain through DBPR?
- State-certified home inspector license (Correct answer)
- General contractor license
- Building code administrator license
- Specialty structure license
Correct answer: State-certified home inspector license
Florida requires home inspectors to hold a state-certified home inspector license issued through DBPR.
Question 3: A DBPR license applicant with a criminal record may still be eligible for licensure depending on which factor?
- The nature of the crime and time elapsed (Correct answer)
- Whether the applicant was convicted in Florida
- The number of prior offenses only
- Whether the crime involved a fine only
Correct answer: The nature of the crime and time elapsed
DBPR evaluates criminal history on a case-by-case basis, considering the nature of the offense and how much time has passed since conviction.
Question 4: Which document must a Florida general contractor display at every job site?
- A copy of their state-issued license (Correct answer)
- A copy of their insurance policy
- A copy of the building permit only
- A DBPR registration certificate
Correct answer: A copy of their state-issued license
Florida law requires licensed contractors to display or have available a copy of their state-issued license at each job site.
Question 5: What is the fee structure outcome if a Florida licensee fails to renew within the grace period after expiration?
- The license becomes null and void and requires reapplication (Correct answer)
- Only a late fee is assessed
- The license is automatically suspended for 30 days
- A fine of $500 is assessed
Correct answer: The license becomes null and void and requires reapplication
If a Florida DBPR license is not renewed within the grace period, it becomes null and void, requiring a new application.
Question 6: Which of the following professions is NOT regulated by DBPR?
- Physicians (Correct answer)
- Real estate brokers
- Cosmetologists
- General contractors
Correct answer: Physicians
Physicians are regulated by the Florida Department of Health, not DBPR, which oversees business and professional trades.
DBPR Licensing Requirements 2
Which of the following is required when a licensed Florida contractor changes their business address?