Protect yourself against unlicensed activity in Florida

You should never hire an unlicensed individual including those whose business is construction or real estate related. Protect yourself against unlicensed activity in Florida by following the suggestions offered by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation of Florida.

• Ask to see the State of Florida license.
• Verify that the license is current and in good standing. To check a license, call 850-487-1395 or visit MyFloridaLicense.com.
• Ask for references.
• Do not pay cash and be cautious of writing checks made payable to individuals, especially when dealing with a company.
• Get everything in writing, including a detailed description of the work to be completed, a completion date and the total cost.
• Report suspected unlicensed activity at MyFloridaLicense.com or toll-free at 1-866-532-1440.

For more information on how to fight or avoid unlicensed activity in Florida visit DBPR.

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