Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I am hiring a reputable contractor?
First, is the person you are dealing with licensed? If you aren’t sure you can call Contractor Licensing at (850) 248-8350 or the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation at 1-800-342-7940. Choosing a Contractor will give you a few simple guidelines to follow.
What exam categories does Bay County offer?
Contractor Licensing offers the following examination categories:
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General Contractor Building Contractor Residential Contractor Sheet Metal Contractor Roofing Contractor Unlimited Class A Air Conditioning Class B Air Conditioning Commercial Pool/Spa Residential Pool/Spa Swimming Pool/Spa Service Unlimited Electrical Limited Electrical Mechanical Contractor Alarm System Contractor I Alarm System Contractor II |
Lighting Maintenance Specialty Sign Specialty Electrical Low Voltage Systems Specialty Utility Line Electrical Plumbing Contractor Home Improvement Specialty Aluminum Erection Specialty Sign-Non Electrical Specialty Marine Specialty Contractor Gas Specialty Journeyman Electrical Journeyman Mechanical Journeyman Air Conditioning Journeymen Gas Journeyman Plumber |
Is there a cost for the Experior (Block) Exam?
Yes. Payment must be in the form of a money order, cashier's check or certified check (no company or personal checks) made payable to Experior, in the correct amount from the table below (refunds will NOT be issued):
| Local Exams | |
| Trade Categories | $60 |
| Unlimited Electrical | $60 |
| Business & Law | $60 |
| Trade+Business & Law* *If taken on same day | $120 |
| Expedited Registration | $25 |
| Expedited Scoring (per category) | $25 |
| Rescheduling (prior to Cutoff) | $25 |
* A "Special" is an examination taken in one of Experior's offices, Monday-Friday, by appointment only. The candidates should mail the form to Experior with the appropriate payment. When the form has had adequate time to arrive at Experior's office, the candidate should call 800-280-3926 to schedule the exam appointment. A list of special sites is provided on the examination schedule page. If a candidate cannot make the scheduled exam date or time, there is a $25 rescheduling fee. Rescheduling must be requested AT LEAST three days before the examination appointment. If the candidate wants to schedule an exam special in any office other than Gainesville, FL, 5-7 days must be allowed for scheduling and processing.
How much will my initial Bay County contractor licenses cost?
| General Contractor | $75 |
| Building Contractor | $50 |
| Residential, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical, Roofing, Pool, Specialty Contractors | $25 |
| Journeyman Tradesman | $10 |
Does Bay County reciprocate contractor licenses with other counties?
Yes. If exam and experience requirements are the same as Bay County. If you are interested in a reciprocal license, you will need to submit an application for approval.
Can I renew my Bay County Competency Card by mail?
Yes. Renewal of your competency card may be done by mail. Simply download the Renewal by Mail form, complete the form, attach a copy of last year’s competency card and current insurance information, include the appropriate payment as indicated on the form and mail to Bay County Builders Services.