Verify a Florida Mechanical Contractor License

Verifying a Florida Mechanical Contractor license — FAQ

How do I verify a Florida Mechanical Contractor's license?

Enter the contractor's license number into the tool above. A Certified Mechanical Contractor license begins with CMC. SubShield checks the number against Florida DBPR license data and returns the status, expiration date, Certified vs. Registered tier, the license holder, and whether the license is suspended, on probation, inactive, or expired. It is free and needs no account.

What does a CMC license cover in Florida?

A CMC license is a Certified Mechanical Contractor license. It covers mechanical systems, including HVAC, refrigeration, and process piping. Certified licenses are valid statewide; a county-Registered version of the same trade is valid only in the local jurisdiction that issued it, so confirm the tier matches where the work is happening.

Is a Florida Mechanical Contractor license valid statewide?

A Certified (CMC) Mechanical Contractor license is valid anywhere in Florida. A Registered Mechanical Contractor is licensed only in the specific county or municipality where they registered their local competency, so a Registered license that looks valid may still not cover your project's jurisdiction.

What status should a Mechanical Contractor's license show before they start work?

Look for an active, current status with a future expiration date. Statuses such as Inactive, Delinquent, Null and Void, Suspended, or Expired mean the contractor is not presently authorized to perform licensed mechanical contractor work — don't let them on site until DBPR shows the license current.