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Florida contractor examWho gives it, fees, retakes

Florida's contractor license needs a passing exam score, given by Pearson VUE and Professional Testing.

What is on the Florida contractor exam?

Who gives it: Pearson VUE, Professional Testing¹
The exam: Computer-based, open-book multiple choice. Business & Finance part plus a trade/contract administration/project management part, administered by Professional Testing, Inc. and Pearson VUE; plumbing trade knowledge is paper-and-pencil on set dates in Kissimmee. Applicants must be 18 and of good moral character.¹

Exam fee and retake rules: check with Construction Industry Licensing Board (DBPR CILB).

Journeyman and master exams in Florida

Electrician

Who gives it: Statute names Block and Associates; DBPR contractor exams are Pearson VUE²

Hours and license steps

Plumber

Who gives it: Statute names Block and Associates; DBPR contractor exams are Pearson VUE²

Hours and license steps

HVAC

Who gives it: Statute names Block and Associates; DBPR contractor exams are Pearson VUE²

Hours and license steps

How do you book the exam?

Apply to the CILB first. The board approves your application, then tells you how to schedule with the testing company (Pearson VUE and Professional Testing). Construction Industry Licensing Board (DBPR CILB)

Sources

Construction Industry Licensing Board (DBPR CILB): exam (www2.myfloridalicense.com, 2026-10-27)
Florida electrician license: exam (www2.myfloridalicense.com, 2026-10-27)