Business Credit Report
If you already have an active corporation, you should also provide a credit report for your business –
also including the credit score.
Personal Financial Statement
If you have a personal financial statement, please include it with your application. If you do not, please
include copies of your most recent bank statements.
Corporate Financial Statement
If you already have an active corporation, please provide a comprehensive financial statement –
notarized by your accountant. The financial statement should not be over 180 days old. If over 90 days
old, it needs to be accompanied by a notarized affidavit stating that no material change has occurred
since its preparation and that is substantially represents your current financial condition and the
business organization.
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.
Business Organization
If you are qualifying a corporation, you are required to provide:
• A copy of the front page of your Article of Incorporation
• A copy of the page listing the corporate officers
• A written statement from the Secretary of State certifying the corporation is current
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
2307 West Broward Boulevard, Suite 300
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312
All Certificates must provide at least 30 days advance notice of cancellation