Employment Opportunities Search form Search Home County Government Departments Services Living Visiting Contact Us Licensing 2019 Board Schedules The purpose of the Licensing Division is to ensure that contractors are properly licensed and registered for specific trades. To view trades that require licensing see below. If you have any questions concerning any of the license requirements please contact the licensing office. Contact Information Licensing Specialist - Renee Lucas: Email Permitting/Licensing Manager - Tina Ward: Email Building Official - Purl Adams: Email Office Phone: (850) 651-7180 Fax: (850) 651-7184 SCAM ALERT (Click Here for more information) Notices: GRANDFATHERING FOR REGISTERED CONTRACTORS: Effective July 1, 2021, registered contractors who meet the criteria detailed are able to grandfather their registered license into a certified license. (Click Here for more information) Renewal Proccess Change: If you have received a renewal notice card, please click HERE to download the application. If you are unable to download this form, please contact our office and one will be sent to you. Amendment to Chapter 205, FS - Effective 01/01/2007: Florida Governor approved an amendment to chapter 205, FS., consisting of SS 205.013-205.1973, FS; changing the term : “local occupational license tax” to “local business tax” Urgent News Regarding your Workers' Compensation Exemption To maintain your workers' compensation exemption, the corporation or limited liability company (LLC) listed on your exemption must remain in an active status with the Florida Division of Corporations. If the Florida Division of Corporations has not reinstated the corporation or LLC listed on your workers' compensation exemption by April 1, 2007, the Florida Division of Workers’ Compensation will initiate proceedings to REVOKE YOUR WORKERS’ COMPENSATION EXEMPTION. For information on reinstating a corporation or LLC, please visit the Florida Division of Corporations’ website at www.sunbiz.org, click on “Electronic Filing”, and then click on “Reinstatement Filing”; or for corporations call (850) 245-6059 and for LLCs call (850) 245-6051 If your workers’ compensation exemption is revoked, you will no longer be exempt from the provisions of Chapter 440, Florida Statutes; and, in order to obtain an exemption in the future, you must file a new workers’ compensation exemption application which must meet all the legal requirements for the issuance of a workers’ compensation exemption. Contractor Licensing There are different types of contractor licensing available. State Certified – Certified through the state to perform work in a specific trade. May work anywhere in the state of Florida, but must registered with each county or municipality. If you are interested in becoming state certified please visit DBPR’s website for more information. County Local Specialty Licensing – Competency license issued on the county level. County level testing and board approval required. State Registered License – Competency License issued and contractor is registered through the state for a specific trade. County level testing and board approval required. Prior to receiving a license (local specialty or state registered) you must appear before the appropriate Trade Competency Board for approval; if approved, you must take the required examinations. If you have received a license in another county in Florida check with licensing staff to determine if reciprocity is accepted from that jurisdiction. You will need Adobe Reader to view PDF files Get Adobe Reader FREE from Adobe Systems REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS Ordinance 07-32 Amending the Okaloosa County Construction Industry Code Ordinance 07-48 Amending the Okaloosa County Electrical Code Ordinance 09-20 Amending Ordinances 07-32 & 07-48 Ordinance 12-12 Amending Ordinances 07-32 & 07-48 State Certified Checklist State Registered Checklist Local Specialty Checklist IMPORTANT DATES 2019 Board Dates and Deadlines FORMS CERTIFIED ONLY Application REGISTERED/SPECIALTY ONLY Renewal Registration Application Acknowledgement of Compliance Affidavit Hold Harmless Letter of Authorization HELPFUL INFORMATION DBPR Approved Credit Agencies Insurance Certificate Guidelines Starting a Small Business HANDYMAN DO'S AND DON'T'S TYPES OF CONTRACTORS AND BOARD APPEARANCE REQUIREMENTS FORMS ARE IN THE PROCESS OF BEING UPDATED CONTACT: Licensing Specialist Lucas, Rene'e 651-7526 Email EXAMINATIONS NOT REQUIRING BOARD APPROVAL FORMS ARE IN THE PROCESS OF BEING UPDATED CONTACT: Licensing Specialist Lucas, Rene'e 651-7526 Email Links Welcome Department Policies Department Ordinances Administration Information and FAQ Board Schedules Board Members Planning Division Comprehensive Plan Land Development Code Okaloosa Island Protective Covenants & Restrictions Okaloosa Island Zoning Map Developers Help Guide Crab Island Building Division Inspections Permitting Licensing Inspection/Permit Fees Daily Inspections Report Contractor Search Code Enforcement Code Enforcement Choosing a Contractor Signs File/Current Complaints Online Forms Housing Programs Housing Programs State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF) Elliot Kampert, Director 1250 N. 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