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Licensed jobs in Florida

Florida: 10 occupations, 10 licensing agencies. For each one: the board, the main credential, its training, application fee and renewal cycle, from the boards' own pages.

Last checked · 43 official sources

On this page
  1. Occupations we cover in Florida
  2. Licensing boards
  3. Moving to Florida with a license
  4. Check a license
  5. Sources

Occupations we cover in Florida

Florida licenses 10 of the 10 occupations below at the state level. Insurance agents have the most levels here (6 credentials); each occupation page covers every level.

OccupationMain licenseBoardTraining or experienceApplication feeRenewal
CosmetologistCosmetologist
2 credentials in all		Florida Board of CosmetologyTraining 1,200 clock hours1$402Every 2 years3
Notary publicNotary Public
2 credentials in all		EOGTraining 3 clock hours7$258Every 4 years8
Registered nurse (RN)Registered Nurse (RN) single-state license
2 credentials in all		Board of Nursing–$5010Every 2 years11
Insurance agent2-15 Resident Health & Life (Including Annuities & Variable Contracts) Agent License
6 credentials in all		Division of Insurance Agent and Agency ServicesTraining 60 hours14$5015Every 2 years16
PlumberCertified Plumbing Contractor
2 credentials in all		CILBExperience 4 years19$33520Every 2 years21
Certified nursing assistant (CNA)Certified Nursing AssistantBoard of Nursing––Every 2 years24
ElectricianCertified Electrical Contractor (EC)
4 credentials in all		Electrical Contractors’ Licensing BoardExperience 3 years27$19628Every 2 years29
Security guardSecurity Officer (Class "D")
4 credentials in all		Division of LicensingTraining 40 clock hours31$4532Every 2 years33
Massage therapistLicensed Massage Therapist (LMT)
2 credentials in all		Board of Massage TherapyTraining 500 clock hours35$5036Every 2 years37
Real estate agentSales Associate
3 credentials in all		Florida Real Estate CommissionTraining 63 classroom hours38$1139Every 2 years40

Licensing boards

10 agencies issue the Florida licenses we cover:

  • Division of Insurance Agent and Agency Services: insurance agents
  • Electrical Contractors’ Licensing Board: electricians
  • Division of Licensing: security guards
  • Board of Nursing: registered nurses and nursing assistants
  • Florida Real Estate Commission: real estate agents
  • Florida Board of Cosmetology: cosmetologists
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB): plumbers
  • Board of Massage Therapy: massage therapists
  • Executive Office of the Governor (EOG): notaries
  • Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations (DOS): notaries

Moving to Florida with a license

For registered nurses and real estate agents, the Florida board names the states whose licenses it accepts. The boards for notaries publish no transfer route, so you apply as a new applicant. Conditions, fees and forms are on each occupation page.

OccupationRoutes the board publishes
CosmetologistLicense by endorsement, Exam waiver and Military service members and spouses456
Notary publicNo reciprocity route9
Registered nurse (RN)License by endorsement and Interstate compact privilege1213
Insurance agentReciprocity agreements and Exam waiver1718
PlumberLicense by endorsement and Military service members and spouses2223
Certified nursing assistant (CNA)License by endorsement and Temporary license or permit2526
ElectricianLicense by endorsement3027
Security guardTemporary license or permit34
Massage therapistLicense by endorsement35
Real estate agentReciprocity agreements, License by endorsement and Military service members and spouses414243

Check a license

Every board above runs its own license search. The Florida license lookup page lists them in one place, with the links to report an unlicensed or problem provider.

Sources

Every number and rule above links to one of these official pages. Select a footnote number to read the board's own words.

  1. Cosmetologist License by Examination Based on Florida Education (COSMO 1) checklistFlorida Department of Business and Professional Regulation — Licensing Portal (Board of Cosmetology)Checked November 7, 2026
  2. Fla. Admin. Code ch. 61G5-24 Fee ScheduleFlorida Department of State — Florida Administrative Code (flrules.org), Board of Cosmetology rulesChecked November 7, 2026
  3. Fla. Admin. Code ch. 61G5-18 CosmetologistFlorida Department of State — Florida Administrative Code (flrules.org), Board of Cosmetology rulesChecked November 7, 2026
  4. Fla. Stat. 477.019 (2026)Florida Legislature (Online Sunshine) — The 2026 Florida StatutesChecked November 7, 2026
  5. Cosmetologist License by Current Licensure in Another State or Country (COSMO 2) checklistFlorida Department of Business and Professional Regulation — Licensing Portal (Board of Cosmetology)Checked November 7, 2026
  6. Cosmetologist Professional Licensure for Military Personnel/Veterans/Military Spouses (MVL 003) checklistFlorida Department of Business and Professional Regulation — Licensing Portal (Board of Cosmetology)Checked November 7, 2026
  7. Fla. Stat. 668.50 Uniform Electronic Transaction Act (subsection 11 notary education)Florida Legislature (Online Sunshine)Checked November 6, 2026
  8. The 2026 Florida Statutes, Chapter 117 Notaries PublicFlorida Legislature (Online Sunshine)Checked November 6, 2026
  9. Notary FAQExecutive Office of the GovernorDated June 21, 2018Checked November 6, 2026
  10. Fla. Admin. Code R. 64B9-7.001 FeesFlorida Department of State (Florida Administrative Code)Dated March 13, 2019Checked November 7, 2026
  11. Fla. Stat. 464.013 (2026)Florida Legislature (Online Sunshine)Checked November 7, 2026
  12. Nursing (RN & LPN) licensingFlorida Board of Nursing (Florida Department of Health)Checked November 7, 2026
  13. Fla. Stat. 464.009 (2026)Florida Legislature (Online Sunshine)Checked November 7, 2026
  14. 2-15 Resident Health and Life Agent PDFFlorida Department of Financial Services, Division of Insurance Agent and Agency ServicesChecked November 8, 2026
  15. Fla. Stat. s. 626.171Florida Legislature (Online Sunshine)Checked November 8, 2026
  16. Fla. Stat. s. 626.381Florida Legislature (Online Sunshine)Checked November 8, 2026
  17. 8-15 Non-Resident Health and Life PDFFlorida Department of Financial Services, Division of Insurance Agent and Agency ServicesChecked November 8, 2026
  18. Fla. Stat. s. 626.292Florida Legislature (Online Sunshine)Checked November 8, 2026
  19. Fla. Stat. § 489.111Florida Legislature (Online Sunshine)Checked November 7, 2026
  20. Rule 61G4-12.009, F.A.C.Florida Department of State (Florida Administrative Code, flrules.org)Dated October 30, 2017Checked November 7, 2026
  21. Fla. Stat. § 489.115Florida Legislature (Online Sunshine)Checked November 7, 2026
  22. Endorsement as Individual or Qualify a Business - Certified Plumbing Contractor (CILB 10)Florida Department of Business and Professional RegulationChecked November 7, 2026
  23. Professional Licensure for Military Personnel/Veterans/Military Spouses (MVL 003) - Certified PlumbingFlorida Department of Business and Professional RegulationChecked November 7, 2026
  24. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Renewal - Florida Board of NursingFlorida Board of Nursing (Florida Department of Health)Checked November 7, 2026
  25. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Florida Board of NursingFlorida Board of Nursing (Florida Department of Health)Checked November 7, 2026
  26. Fla. Stat. 400.211 Persons employed as nursing assistants; certification requirementFlorida Legislature (Online Sunshine)Checked November 7, 2026
  27. Fla. Stat. 489.511The Florida Legislature (Online Sunshine, The 2026 Florida Statutes)Checked November 7, 2026
  28. Fla. Admin. Code R. 61G6-8.001Florida Department of State, Florida Administrative Code (flrules.org)Dated August 28, 2022Checked November 7, 2026
  29. Fla. Stat. 489.517The Florida Legislature (Online Sunshine, The 2026 Florida Statutes)Checked November 7, 2026
  30. Certified Electrical Contractor - Endorsement (ECLB 2)Florida Department of Business and Professional RegulationChecked November 7, 2026
  31. Class D Security Officer License RequirementsFlorida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of LicensingChecked November 7, 2026
  32. Fla. Admin. Code R. 5N-1.116Florida Department of State, Florida Administrative Code (flrules.org)Dated October 30, 2024Checked November 7, 2026
  33. Fla. Stat. 493.6111Florida Legislature (Online Sunshine)Checked November 7, 2026
  34. Fla. Admin. Code R. 5N-1.120Florida Department of State, Florida Administrative Code (flrules.org)Dated October 10, 2018Checked November 7, 2026
  35. Licensed Massage TherapistFlorida Board of Massage Therapy (Florida Department of Health)Checked November 7, 2026
  36. Rule 64B7-27.100, F.A.C.Florida Department of State, Florida Administrative CodeDated February 25, 2021Checked November 7, 2026
  37. LicensingFlorida Board of Massage Therapy (Florida Department of Health)Checked November 8, 2026
  38. Rule 61J2-3.008, F.A.C.Florida Department of State, Florida Administrative Code (flrules.org)Dated August 21, 2022Checked November 5, 2026
  39. Rule 61J2-1.011, F.A.C.Florida Department of State, Florida Administrative Code (flrules.org)Dated November 22, 2022Checked November 5, 2026
  40. Rule 61J2-1.014, F.A.C.Florida Department of State, Florida Administrative Code (flrules.org)Dated October 8, 2008Checked November 5, 2026
  41. Sales Associate Initial Application - Mutual Recognition Application for Non-FL Residents Only (RE 1)Florida Department of Business and Professional RegulationChecked November 6, 2026
  42. Sales Associate Initial Application - Endorsement (RE 1)Florida Department of Business and Professional RegulationChecked November 6, 2026
  43. Sales Associate Initial Application - Military EndorsementFlorida Department of Business and Professional RegulationChecked November 6, 2026