A General Contractor (CGC) in Florida oversees entire construction projects, managing subcontractors, schedules, and permits. Florida requires all general contractors to hold a valid CGC license issued by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

Before hiring any contractor, always verify their license is active and in good standing. You can use this site or confirm directly with the Florida DBPR website.

Florida requires Certified General Contractors to hold a valid CGC license issued by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation before performing any work. Verifying a license takes seconds and protects homeowners from unlicensed contractors.Source: Florida DBPR licensing requirements

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Certified General Contractor do in Florida?

A Certified General Contractor (license code: CGC) is licensed by the Florida DBPR to perform specific construction or trade work. A General Contractor (CGC) in Florida oversees entire construction projects, managing subcontractors, schedules, and permits. Florida requires all general contractors to hold a valid CGC license issued by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

How do I verify a Certified General Contractor's Florida license?

Enter their license number or business name in the search box above, or use the FloridaContractorCheck search tool. All license data comes directly from the Florida DBPR and is updated daily. You can also verify directly at myfloridalicense.com.

What's the difference between a certified and registered Certified General Contractor in Florida?

Certified contractors (e.g., CGC, CRC) hold a statewide license and can work anywhere in Florida. Registered contractors hold a local/county license valid only in specific jurisdictions. Always confirm your contractor's license type covers the county where work will be performed.

How many licensed Certified General Contractors are there in Florida?

Florida has thousands of licensed Certified General Contractors across all 67 counties, all registered with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Use the search and filters above to find verified Certified General Contractors in your city.

Florida Certified General Contractors: Verify License & Check Reviews

Golden Fox Homes

New Century Acquisitions Inc

Bon Terra Construction, Llc

Stajo Construction Inc

Floridian Building Group Inc.

Thomas Consulting And Construction, Llc

Zip Electric Inc

Cain Llc

Construction Management Unlimited, Inc.

Jose Delgado

Clemente Peter Tullio

Brian Christopher Mullen

Robert Steven Craig

Harold Allen Richardson

Michael K Mc Bride