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Before you hire anyone for a roof, a remodel, or a permit, take five minutes to verify contractor license florida records yourself. A Florida contractor's license is public information, and the state's Florida contractor license lookup is free, so you can check contractor license florida status in minutes. If you are asking is my contractor licensed, the answer is in that record, and it matters whenever you hire a licensed contractor in Florida for a roof, a remodel, or a repair. This page walks you through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) search, what the results mean, what to do if something looks wrong, and where to find AGK's own license numbers so you can check us the same way.
AGK Construction & Roofing holds five active Florida contractor licenses. We would rather you check us than take our word for it, and the table below makes that easy.
Check Before You Pay a Deposit
An unlicensed or lapsed-license contractor can leave you with no recourse, a permit that cannot be pulled, and work that has to be redone. The lookup is free and takes a few minutes. Do it before you pay anything.
Verify a Contractor in Six Steps
Follow these steps for any contractor, including us.
Verify a Contractor in Six Steps
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Get the Name and License Number
Ask for the contractor's business name and Florida license number, and look for them on the contract, estimate, and any advertising. Licensed contractors generally show their license number in their advertising. A contractor who will not give a number is a red flag.
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Open the DBPR License Search
Go to the DBPR license search, called Verify a Licensee. You can verify contractor license by name, verify contractor license by license number, or search by city or county or by license type. The license number is the most exact way to search.
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Check the Contractor License Status
Read the contractor license status column. 'Current, Active' is the status that means the contractor is in good standing and authorized to work. The DBPR site has a glossary explaining every other status.
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Match the License to Your Job
A roofing license does not cover plumbing, and a general contractor license covers general building work. Make sure the license type covers the work in your contract.
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Look for Complaints and Discipline
On the search results, click the licensee's name for more information, including any complaints or discipline on record.
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Confirm the Details Match
The business name and address on the license should match your contract and insurance. Ask for a current certificate of insurance directly from the insurer, and confirm that the permit will be pulled under the contractor's own license. A contractor insurance certificate should come from the insurer, not only from the contractor.
Open the DBPR Verify a Licensee page
What the Search Results Mean
Current, Active
This is the status you want. It means the license is in good standing. Always check it right before you sign and before you release further payments.
Anything Else
Other statuses, such as expired, inactive, suspended, or revoked, mean the contractor may not be authorized to take on new work. Read the DBPR glossary before you decide, and ask the contractor to explain.
Certified vs Registered Contractor
A certified vs registered contractor difference matters: a certified contractor is licensed statewide. A registered contractor is licensed for specific local jurisdictions, so confirm the contractor is authorized in your city or county.
Expiration Date
Florida contractor licenses renew on a set cycle. A license that is current today can lapse later, so check again if the job runs long.
Florida Contractor License Types
The letters at the start of a license number tell you what kind of license it is. Here are the common contractor license types.
| Prefix | License | What it generally covers |
|---|---|---|
| CGC | Certified General Contractor | Building work of any height, residential or commercial |
| CBC | Certified Building Contractor | Building work within limits set by state law |
| CRC | Certified Residential Contractor | One- and two-family residences |
| CCC | Certified Roofing Contractor | Roofing work |
| CFC | Certified Plumbing Contractor | Plumbing work |
| CMC | Certified Mechanical Contractor | Heating, cooling, and ventilation work |
| CPC | Certified Pool/Spa Contractor | Pool and spa construction and service |
Verify AGK's Licenses
Here are AGK Construction & Roofing's five Florida contractor licenses. To check any of them, open the DBPR Verify a Licensee page, choose Search by License Number, select the license type, and enter the number. You can also search by our business name, or by the name on your contract if you are checking another contractor.
| License | Number | Verify |
|---|---|---|
| Roofing (Certified Roofing Contractor) | CCC-1335099 | Open DBPR search |
| General Contractor (Certified General Contractor) | CGC-1534839 | Open DBPR search |
| Plumbing (Certified Plumbing Contractor) | CFC-1434412 | Open DBPR search |
| Mechanical (Certified Mechanical Contractor) | CMC-1251836 | Open DBPR search |
| Glass & Glazing (specialty contractor) | SCC-131153361 | Open DBPR search |
If Something Does Not Check Out
Contractor Is Unlicensed
Do not sign or pay. An unlicensed contractor florida owners hire can leave them with no recourse. To report unlicensed contractor florida activity, you can search or report it through DBPR's unlicensed activity pages or call the state's unlicensed activity line at 866-532-1440.
Contractor Already Took Money
Document your payments and messages. See our Contractor Dispute page for general information about complaints, liens, and recovery. This is not legal advice.
File a Complaint
A contractor license complaint florida owners file goes through DBPR, which accepts complaints about licensed contractors through its website, and a licensed contractor's conduct on a job is something the state can review.
Work Is Stalled
A contractor who quit or was fired, or a permit stuck in an old contractor's name, can be taken over by a new licensed contractor. See our pages on a contractor who quit or was fired and on changing the contractor on a permit.
File a complaint with DBPR | Search or report unlicensed activity
Other Checks Worth Making
Insurance
Ask for a certificate of insurance showing general liability and workers' compensation coverage, and get it from the insurer, not just from the contractor.
Permit History
Ask which building department will issue the permit, and whether the contractor has open permits you should know about. Our Open Permit Closure page explains how open permits work.
References and Reviews
Ask for recent local jobs you can see, and read reviews with a critical eye.
A Written Contract
Get the scope, price, payment schedule, and permit responsibility in writing before work starts.
Related Help From AGK
Want a Second Opinion on a Contractor or a Contract?
Call us. We will walk through the license check, the permit, and the scope with you for free.
Licensed & Insured: Five Active Florida Licenses
Contractor License Verification FAQ
Answers for Florida homeowners
Use the DBPR Verify a Licensee page. Search by license number, name, city or county, or license type, and read the status and license type.
It means the license is in good standing and the contractor is authorized to work. Other statuses mean you should ask questions before hiring.
A certified contractor is licensed statewide. A registered contractor is licensed for specific local jurisdictions, so make sure the contractor is authorized where your property is.
Yes. The DBPR search allows name searches, but a license number is the most exact.
On the DBPR search results, click the licensee's name for more information, including any complaints or discipline.
Do not pay or sign. You can search or report unlicensed activity through DBPR, and our Contractor Dispute page explains general options.
No. A license covers specific work, so check that the license type matches the job.
Yes. AGK holds Florida Roofing CCC-1335099, General Contractor CGC-1534839, Plumbing CFC-1434412, Mechanical CMC-1251836, and Glass & Glazing SCC-131153361. Verify any of them on the DBPR site.
No. Ask for a certificate of insurance from the insurer, covering general liability and workers' compensation.
A new licensed contractor can take over through a change of contractor. See our page on changing the contractor on a permit.
No. This page is general information. Consult a Florida construction attorney about your contract.
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General: CGC-1534839
Glass & Glazing: SCC-131153361
Plumbing: CFC-1434412
Roofing: CCC-1335099
Mechanical:CMC-1251836