Contractor Licensing
Attention County Authorized Contractors:
Your license expired 9/30/11 (unless already renewed). You must renew your license to continue to work in St. Johns County. The current late fee is $30.00 until 12/31/11. After this date until 9/30/12, the late fee is $106.00. All insurances and current corporation information must be current on file to renew. Contact the St. Johns County Contractor Licensing Department at (904) 827-6820.
Please Note: Effective April 22, 2010, Contractors in Florida performing renovation, repair and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in homes, child care facilities, and schools built before 1978 must be certified and must follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination. Click for complete information and requirements.
Our Goal
The Contractor Licensing program ensures that only qualified contractors perform construction work in St. Johns County.
Information about requirements for licensing and registration:
- Contractor License Status
- Guide for Hiring Contractors
- Guidelines to become a Contractor
- State Certified Contractor Registration
- Contractor Review Board and Exam Dates
Please report all unauthorized construction activity to Contractor Licensing at (904) 827-6820.
Notice: All State Certified Contractors must register to operate in St. Johns County.
Notice: Hiring an unlicensed contractor is a violation of Florida Statute 455.228 and is subject to a $5,000 fine. Florida Statute 489 and St. Johns County Ordinance 2002-48 require contractors to be licensed; before advertising, bidding or performing any work.
Contact, Location & Hours
The Permit Center
4040 Lewis Speedway
St. Augustine, Florida 32084
Google MapOpen 7:30am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday
P: (904) 827-6820
F: (904) 827-6847
E: conlicen@sjcfl.us
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