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Contractor Licensing and Registration — Miami-Dade County

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Determine whether the contractor needs a Florida DBPR credential, Miami-Dade local specialty credential, or registration with the local permit authority before performing regulated construction work.

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Steps

  1. 1

    Identify the trade and license classification

    Complete this step with the controlling authority identified for the resolved property or activity. Confirm the current requirements and keep the official filing, approval, or case reference before moving on.

  2. 2

    Check Florida DBPR licensing

    Use the linked official source to complete this step for the resolved property or activity. Confirm the current requirements, supporting documents, fees, and submission instructions before filing.

    myfloridalicense.com/
  3. 3

    Check Miami-Dade contractor licensing and local specialty requirements

    Use the linked official source to complete this step for the resolved property or activity. Confirm the current requirements, supporting documents, fees, and submission instructions before filing.

    miamidade.gov/global/license.page?Mduid_license=lic167727239
  4. 4

    Confirm registration requirements with the local building authority

    Use the resolved property jurisdiction to select the correct official local destination, confirm the current instructions and required supporting documents, and keep the filing or case reference for the next step.

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