Local Licenses

Applicants

Trades List(PDF, 220KB) - please refer to this list to determine the trades that require a license within Collier County and the requisite years of experience and testing requirements.

Ordinance 2006-46, as amended - please refer to this document for additional information regarding the experience requirements for each trade and the scope of work a licensed contractor in the trade is qualified to perform.

Sponsorship Process & Approved Testing Agencies

Sponsorship Process

All applicants for a Collier County certificate of competency are required to apply for sponsorship with the County by completing the Sponsorship Application Form. A $130.00 examination administrative fee for each application is due at the time of sponsorship application submittal. The application and fee are valid for 6 months and are non-refundable and non-transferable. A separate application is required for each exam to be taken. Please submit applications in person or via email: ContractorsLicensing@colliercountyfl.gov.

Collier County recognizes two testing agencies - Gainesville Independent Testing Services, Inc. (GITS) and ProV. Please refer to each agency's webpage or call the agency directly for more information on the trade examinations offered, study materials, testing dates, and locations.
A passing score of 75% or greater on the exam(s) is required.

(800) 997-2129

(866) 720-7768

Note: some specialty trades require a Business & Law exam only, while other specialty trades require the Business & Law and Trade exams. Refer to the Trades List for more information.

Alternatively, applicants who have tested and passed with a score of 75% or greater with another Florida county or city, may have that licensing entity send us a letter of reciprocity for review and acceptance.

Submitting the Initial Application

Upon completing and passing the exam(s), with a score of 75% or greater, you may submit the
FIRM Application or Journeyman Application.

Collier County Ordinance 2006-46, as amended, states that no application shall be considered unless the applicant supplies all information as required by this division.

Please use the GMD Public Portal to submit all required initial application documentation.

Renewal

Renewals of local licenses are due by September 30th of the year the license expires. Renewals submitted after September 30th will incur a late fee of $20.00 per month. Licenses not renewed by December 31st of the year the license expires will be placed in a suspended status. In order to reactivate, all of the following will be required: a reinstatement application, an application fee, plus renewal and late fees.

Please use the GMD Public Portal to submit all required renewal documentation.

GMD Portal Guide: Renew a Certificate of Competency License Guide

Reinstatement

Suspended Status

If you did not renew your license by December 31st of the year the license expired, your license will be placed in a suspended status.

To reinstate your license, you will need to submit the Reinstatement Application and all required documents for review by the Licensing Supervisor. Reinstatement, renewal, and late fees will apply.

Cancelled Status
Any individual who fails to renew his/her license prior to December 31st of the year following its expiration, shall thereby automatically have a license that is null and void (cancelled).

A FIRM Application will be required along with the full application fee, renewal, and late fees for up to 3 years. Re-testing may be required.

Please submit applications via the GMD Public Portal or via email: ContractorsLicensing@colliercountyfl.gov.

Second Entity

The Second Entity Application is to be completed by qualifiers requesting to qualify a second entity within the same trade or requesting a change to an existing second entity qualification. The applicant and presidents, partners, and/or owners of all companies involved must sign the application.

All applicants must appear before the Contractor Licensing Board for final approval. The Board, at their sole discretion, may require additional information in order that the welfare of the consumer is protected at all times.

An application fee is due at the time of submittal of the Second Entity Application and is non-refundable or non-transferable regardless of the outcome for the request of an additional entity. If approved by the Contractor Licensing Board, the initial license fee for the Second Entity will also apply.

Please submit applications through the GMD Public portal, email to ContractorsLicensing@colliercountyfl.gov or in person.

Business Name Change

Business name change? You must update your license before doing business with the new name. Email our office to obtain a Business Name Change Application.

Once approved, your new certificate of competency will be emailed.

Please submit applications through the GMD Public portal, email to ContractorsLicensing@colliercountyfl.gov or in person.

Change of Contact Information

Collier County Ordinance 2006-46, as amended, requires all licensed contractors to maintain liability and other categories of insurance, as required by Florida law, at all times.

Insurance Coverage Requirements

Bodily injury per person $100,000 minimum

Property damage $25,000 minimum

Qualifier(s) are required to show proof of worker’s compensation or exemption(s)

The Certificate Holder for certificates of insurance must list:
Collier County Contractor Licensing Board
2800 North Horseshoe Drive, Naples, FL 34104

Please submit proof of insurance via the GMD Public Portal.

Collier County Letter of Reciprocity

Expanding to another county? Complete this Letter or Reciprocity Request Form to have your Collier County sponsored exam test scores sent to that county.

Please note, a full reciprocity letter, including status and details, requires a license to be open for at least 1 year. If less than 1 year, we will only provide the test scores.

Please submit the request in person or via email: ContractorsLicensing@colliercountyfl.gov.