Environmental Protection and Growth Management Department
BUILDING CODE SERVICES DIVISION | BUILDING PERMITTING
2307 West Broward Boulevard, Suite #300 • Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312 • 954-765-4400 • Broward.org/Building
Florida Contractor License Verification
Information and Instructions
A verified Contractor license is valid only if pulling permits in unincorporated Broward County, one of our
contracted cities, (Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport), or in areas where the Go SOLAR Online
Permitting System is used.
Broward County Building Code Services Division’s Building Permitting office has permitting jurisdicition for
properties in Unincorporated Broward County. State of Florida licensed Contractors who intend to pull permits in
Unincorporated Broward County and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport must be registered with our
office. If you are to pull permits in another Broward County municipality you must contact the municipality for their
requirements.
Supporting Documentation
You must attach the following supporting documentation to your registration form:
1. A copy of your Florida Contractor License
2. A copy of your certificate of general liability insurance
3. A copy of your certificate of worker’s compensation insurance
4. A copy of your Florida Driver License
Certificates of Insurance
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, you will need to submit proof of worker’s compensation insurance or a waiver stating
exemption from Florida’s Worker’s Compensation Law.
Each certificate must list as a certificate holder:
Broward County Building Code Services Division
2307 West Broward Boulevard, Suite 300
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312
All Certificates must provide at least 30 days advance notice of cancellation
