Plumbing license requirements in Florida
The Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (DBPR) issues plumbing licenses in Florida. Here's what each license level takes, from the official rules.
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Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (DBPR)
Official siteA certified license lets you contract anywhere in Florida. A registered license only covers the local area where you met its requirements. Official source
Requirements checked October 21, 2026
License levels
One license level covers this work.
- 1
Certified Plumbing Contractor
Four years of experience as a skilled worker or foreman, with at least one of those years as a foreman. College credit can replace part of it. Then the state exam.
Official source
Rules, fees and exam schedules change. Confirm the details with the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (DBPR) before you apply.
Plumbers in Florida
From the Bureau of Labor Statistics. See a city for local wages and contractor counts.
- Plumbers employed
- 29,260
- Median hourly wage
- $25.44
Plumbing market data by city
Once you're licensed
Tradesman runs the business side for plumbers: estimates, scheduling, invoicing and payments in one app.
Plumbing licensing in Florida: common questions
Who issues plumbing licenses in Florida?
The Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (DBPR). The license levels and what each takes are listed above, with a link to the official source for each.
What does the Certified Plumbing Contractor license take in Florida?
Four years of experience as a skilled worker or foreman, with at least one of those years as a foreman. College credit can replace part of it. Then the state exam.
Licensed and ready for more customers?
Tradesman handles estimates, scheduling and invoicing so you can spend your time on the work. Now in early access.