{"product_id":"florida-state-application-processing-grandfather-registered-license-to-certified-license","title":"Florida State Application Processing - Grandfather Registered License to Certified License ($699.99 - $799.99)","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #fc0909;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #fc0909;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e Grandfathering allows a currently \u003cstrong\u003eregistered\u003c\/strong\u003e contractor to apply for and receive a \u003cstrong\u003estatewide\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ecertified\u003c\/strong\u003e contractor's license in their same category of licensure \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ewithout sitting for the state contractor's examination\u003c\/span\u003e if the contractor meets certain criteria set forth in Florida Statutes \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flsenate.gov\/Laws\/Statutes\/2022\/0489.118\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0b7afc;\"\u003e489.118\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHICH FLORIDA REGISTERED CONTRACTOR LICENSES CAN BE GRANFATHERED TO CERTIFIED LICENSES? \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following registered licenses can be upgraded to a certified license using the grandfathering method:  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.0708%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 49.0708%;\"\u003eGeneral Contractor \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 45.9292%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 45.9292%;\"\u003eCommercial Pool\/Spa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.0708%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 49.0708%;\"\u003eBuilding Contractor \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 45.9292%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 45.9292%;\"\u003eResidential Pool\/Spa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.0708%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 49.0708%;\"\u003eResidential Contractor \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 45.9292%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 45.9292%;\"\u003ePool\/Spa Servicing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.0708%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 49.0708%;\"\u003eAir Conditioning - Class A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 45.9292%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 45.9292%;\"\u003eRoofing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.0708%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 49.0708%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAir Conditioning - Class B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 45.9292%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 45.9292%;\"\u003eSheet Metal\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.0708%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 49.0708%;\"\u003eMechanical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 45.9292%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 45.9292%;\"\u003eUnderground Utility and Excavation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.0708%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 49.0708%;\"\u003ePlumbing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 45.9292%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 45.9292%;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO GRANDFATHER YOUR FLORIDA REGISTERED CONTRACTOR LICENSE? \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegistered contractors who meet the criteria detailed below are able to grandfather their registered license into a certified license. You must: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.\u003c\/strong\u003e Currently hold a valid registered local license in one of the contractor categories defined in Florida Statute \u003cspan style=\"color: #0e7dff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute\u0026amp;URL=0400-0499\/0489\/Sections\/0489.105.html\" style=\"color: #0e7dff;\"\u003e489.105(3)(a)-(p)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2.\u003c\/strong\u003e Have at least 5 years of experience as a contractor in that contracting category, or as an inspector or building administrator with oversight over that category, at the time of the application. For contractors, only the time periods in which a license is active and the contractor is not on probation shall count towards the 5 year requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3.\u003c\/strong\u003e Have not had his or her contractor’s license revoked at any time, suspended within the last 5 years, or been assessed a fine in excess of $500 in the last 5 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4.\u003c\/strong\u003e Meet all other requirements, including insurance, financial responsibility, and good moral character requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHOW DO I GET STARTED? \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first step is hiring a professional company to prepare your application for you. We will complete your application and ensure that your application is prepared the correct way to give you the best chance to get approved.  We will suggest to you the best avenue to limit the \"Red Flags\" and to streamline this process. Our application processing fee is $199. This fee is exclusive of the $305 state application fee and other required costs including but not limited to credit reports and fingerprinting.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan face=\"arial, sans-serif\"\u003e*The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations (DBPR) requires any contractor who does not have final approval in business matters to appoint a Financially Responsible Officer (FRO). Should you require the designation of a FRO, a separate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan face=\"arial, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan face=\"arial, sans-serif\" style=\"color: #087dfd;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/1examprep.com\/collections\/applications\/products\/financially-responsible-officer-application\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/1examprep.com\/collections\/applications\/products\/financially-responsible-officer-application\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1572448009690000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNEf9l4YNda_HYG7MwwcKZhBKeD-tA\" style=\"color: #087dfd;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFinancially Responsible Officer Application\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"arial, sans-serif\"\u003e must be filed with the state. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"UpStryve Book Store","offers":[{"title":"General Contractor","offer_id":43192908218608,"sku":null,"price":799.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Building Contractor","offer_id":43192908251376,"sku":null,"price":799.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Residential Contractor","offer_id":43192908284144,"sku":null,"price":799.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"AC Class A","offer_id":43192908316912,"sku":null,"price":699.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"AC Class B","offer_id":43192908349680,"sku":null,"price":699.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mechanical","offer_id":43192908382448,"sku":null,"price":699.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Plumbing","offer_id":43192908415216,"sku":null,"price":699.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Roofing","offer_id":43192908447984,"sku":null,"price":699.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Commercial Pool\/Spa","offer_id":43192908480752,"sku":null,"price":699.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Residential Pool\/Spa","offer_id":43192908513520,"sku":null,"price":699.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pool\/Spa Serving","offer_id":43192908546288,"sku":null,"price":699.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sheet Metal","offer_id":43192908579056,"sku":"","price":699.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Underground Utility \u0026 Excavation","offer_id":43192908644592,"sku":"","price":699.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1771\/6645\/products\/application_841030d1-b132-4792-99f9-9b8e474d0e09.jpg?v=1657836886","url":"https:\/\/shop.upstryve.com\/products\/florida-state-application-processing-grandfather-registered-license-to-certified-license","provider":"UpStryve Book Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}