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If you are not an officer of the corporation, you must provide a notarized letter from an officer of the
corporation stating that you are a supervisory employee of the corporation.
Fictitious Corporate Name
If the firm is not incorporated but is operating under a trade name – other than your proper name – the company
must conform to Florida Statute §865.09 and must be properly registered with the Florida Division of
Corporations.
Certificates of Insurance
After you have passed your exam, you will be required to submit certificates of insurance. Reciprocity applicants
will be required to submit insurance at the time of application. The minimum liability insurance amounts are:
Bodily Injury ............................... $300,000
Property Damage* ..................... $50,000
*for any one accident, including damage to rights-of-way and/or shrubbery
Worker’s Compensation Insurance
In addition to the certificates of insurance listed above, you will need to submit proof of worker’s compensation
insurance or a waiver stating exemption from Florida’s Workers Compensation law.
Each certificate must list as a certificate holder:
Broward County Building Code Services Division
1 North University Drive, Mailbox 302
Plantation, Florida 33324
All Certificates must provide at least 30 days advance notice of cancellation
Photographs
You must include two passport-sized photos of yourself taken within the last three months and also a clear copy
of a valid driver’s license or other government issued ID.
Processing Fees
Electrical & Specialty Electrical Contractors ............................ $300
Engineered Construction Contractors ..................................... $430
Specialty Engineered Construction Contractors ...................... $315
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Contractors ............................ $200
Plumbing & Specialty Plumbing Contractors ........................... $250
Mechanical & Specialty Mechanical Contractors .................... $275
Please make checks payable to: Broward County Board of County Commissioners
All fees are non-refundable
Notification
After the Board reviews your application, you will be advised of their decision by letter.
Testing
Once approved, your contact information will be sent to Gainesville Independent Testing Service, LLC (GITS).
They will contact you to schedule your exams.
Applicants are required to pass with a minimum passing score of 75% (also applies to reciprocity applicants)
Answer all questions in full, please type or print clearly with sufficient detail to determine if you are qualified to
take the examination. If not applicable indicate N/A. Attach additional sheets if necessary.