Florida Licensing & Certification Requirements

Florida licensing and certification requirements: Alcohol Server Card, Certified Nursing Assistant, General Contractor, Electrician, Food Handler Card, HVAC Technician, Notary Public and Plumber. Issuing authority, whether each credential is required, and the date each was last verified against official Florida sources.

CredentialStatus in FloridaLast verified
Alcohol Server CardNo state requirementJul 22, 2026
Certified Nursing AssistantState license requiredAug 14, 2026
General ContractorState license requiredAug 5, 2026
ElectricianContractor licensed by the stateJul 22, 2026
Food Handler CardRequired statewideJul 22, 2026
HVAC TechnicianContractor licensed by the stateJul 22, 2026
Notary PublicState license requiredAug 12, 2026
PlumberContractor licensed by the stateJul 29, 2026

This table is a summary. Fees, exam details, experience hours, renewal cycles and the exact legal basis differ by credential — open each page for the sourced detail. Requirements are stated from official Florida sources and carry the date each was last verified.

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