When does a Florida contractor license expire?

For CILB construction contractors: certified licenses on August 31 of even-numbered years, registered licenses on August 31 of odd-numbered years (DBPR).

How many CE hours do I need to renew?

14 hours each renewal cycle, including at least 1 hour each in workplace safety, workers' compensation, business practices, advanced module building code, and laws and rules, plus wind mitigation for some categories (DBPR).

How do I renew (como renovar mi licencia de contratista)?

Finish your CE and pay the renewal fee with DBPR before the deadline, online through DBPR's online services. DBPR emails a notice 90 to 120 days before expiration.

Can Job Clock remind me?

Yes, on the paid plan. The dates are free. The paid plan adds email reminders before your license, CE, insurance, and bond dates. Job Clock does not renew the license for you.

Florida Contractor License Renewal: Dates and CE Hours (DBPR)

What DBPR says

When: certified contractors renew by August 31 of every even-numbered year; registered contractors by August 31 of every odd-numbered year.
What you do: complete the continuing education requirement and pay the renewal fee before the deadline. DBPR encourages renewing online.
Notice: DBPR emails a notice that the renewal period is open, 90 to 120 days before expiration. Keep your email current with DBPR.
Continuing education: 14 hours each renewal cycle, with at least 1 hour each in workplace safety, workers' compensation, business practices, advanced module building code, and laws and rules. Some categories (for example general, building, residential, and roofing) also need wind mitigation.
Newer licenses: issued less than 12 months before August 31 of the renewal year, no CE is owed; issued 1 to 2 years before, 7 hours of general credit.
Not renewed by the expiration date: the license becomes delinquent, and you may not practice with it until the status is updated.

Fees and your category's exact CE topics are on the DBPR page; check there before you pay. DBPR Construction Industry: Renew My License

Put your license expiration date, CE hours, insurance certificate, and bond in Papers Clock so they sit next to your lien dates. Open Papers Clock

This page covers CILB construction contractor licenses only. Other Florida licenses, other states, and local licenses have their own rules. Job Clock does not renew licenses or check your status with DBPR.

Sources

Checked October 19, 2026 on the DBPR website.

Questions

When does a Florida contractor license expire?: For CILB construction contractors: certified licenses on August 31 of even-numbered years, registered licenses on August 31 of odd-numbered years (DBPR).
How many CE hours do I need to renew?: 14 hours each renewal cycle, including at least 1 hour each in workplace safety, workers' compensation, business practices, advanced module building code, and laws and rules, plus wind mitigation for some categories (DBPR).
How do I renew (como renovar mi licencia de contratista)?: Finish your CE and pay the renewal fee with DBPR before the deadline, online through DBPR's online services. DBPR emails a notice 90 to 120 days before expiration.
Can Job Clock remind me?: Yes, on the paid plan. The dates are free. The paid plan adds email reminders before your license, CE, insurance, and bond dates. Job Clock does not renew the license for you.

Set up your dates and reminders

The dates are free. The paid plan adds email reminders, in English or Spanish, before each lien, notice, license, insurance, and bond date: $29 a month or $290 a year for one company.

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Job Clock does not file liens, mail notices, renew licenses, or give legal advice. Paying does not mean a lien will hold or that you will get paid.

This is general information, not legal advice. Rules change. Check the current statute or ask a construction attorney in that state before you rely on a date. Job Clock does not file liens, mail notices, pull permits, or give legal advice.