DBPR Licensing Requirements 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which Florida agency is responsible for issuing professional licenses under the DBPR?
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation (Correct answer)
- Department of Health
- Department of Revenue
- Division of Corporations
Correct answer: Department of Business and Professional Regulation
The DBPR is the state agency in Florida responsible for licensing and regulating businesses and professionals.
Question 2: How many days before a license expiration must a Florida contractor typically submit a renewal application to avoid a late fee?
- 30 days
- 60 days (Correct answer)
- 90 days
- 15 days
Correct answer: 60 days
DBPR recommends submitting renewal applications at least 60 days before expiration to ensure timely processing.
Question 3: Which of the following is a prerequisite for obtaining a Florida real estate sales associate license?
- Completion of a 63-hour pre-license course (Correct answer)
- Completion of a 45-hour pre-license course
- Completion of a 72-hour pre-license course
- No coursework required
Correct answer: Completion of a 63-hour pre-license course
Applicants for a Florida real estate sales associate license must complete a state-approved 63-hour pre-license education course.
Question 4: What is the minimum age requirement to apply for a DBPR-regulated contractor license in Florida?
- 18 years old (Correct answer)
- 21 years old
- 25 years old
- 16 years old
Correct answer: 18 years old
Applicants for contractor licenses regulated by DBPR must be at least 18 years of age.
Question 5: Which division of the DBPR oversees the licensing of Florida real estate professionals?
- Division of Real Estate (Correct answer)
- Division of Professions
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- Division of Regulation
Correct answer: Division of Real Estate
The Division of Real Estate within DBPR is responsible for licensing and regulating real estate professionals in Florida.
Question 6: A Florida cosmetology license must be renewed every how many years?
- 2 years (Correct answer)
- 1 year
- 3 years
- 4 years
Correct answer: 2 years
Florida cosmetology licenses are issued on a two-year renewal cycle under DBPR regulations.
Which Florida agency is responsible for issuing professional licenses under the DBPR?