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Florida law requires contractors to be licensed. The state publishes every license, every violation, every suspension. I just made it searchable.

Every contractor profile on Call Charlie is built from data published by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Not self-reported. Not claimed. The state's own records — license status, disciplinary history, classification, effective dates — pulled directly from DBPR and presented in a format you can actually read.

161,000+

licensed Florida contractors verified against DBPR records. Every profile shows real license data — not what the contractor says, but what the state says.

What You Can Verify

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License Status Active, inactive, expired, suspended, or revoked. If it's not active and current, you'll know before you call.
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License Classification Certified vs. registered. State-certified means they passed a state exam. Registered means they're licensed through a local jurisdiction. Both are legal — but the distinction matters.
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Disciplinary History Complaints, violations, fines, consent orders, suspensions — all public record under Florida Statutes § 119.01. If the state took action, it shows up.
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Trade & Scope What they're actually licensed to do. A general contractor license doesn't mean they can do electrical work. A plumbing license doesn't cover HVAC. Scope matters.
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Effective Dates & Expiration When the license was issued, when it expires, and whether it's been consistently renewed. Gaps tell a story.

Why This Matters

Florida law requires contractors performing work valued over $1,000 to hold a valid, active DBPR license. Hiring an unlicensed contractor means:

  • No workers' compensation coverage if someone gets hurt on your property
  • No bond or insurance protection if the work is defective
  • No legal recourse through the DBPR complaint process
  • Potential code violations that affect your property value and insurance

The data to avoid all of this is public. It's been public. Nobody made it easy to find — until now.

Red Flags to Watch For

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Expired License They may have been licensed once. They aren't now. An expired license is the same as no license.
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Disciplinary Actions Fines, consent orders, or suspensions on record. One issue might be a mistake. A pattern is a warning.
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Wrong Trade Scope A roofer quoting you for electrical work. A painter offering plumbing. If it's outside their license, it's unlicensed work.
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Can't Provide a License Number Every licensed contractor has one. If they can't give it to you, that's your answer.

Verify Directly with DBPR

Call Charlie presents DBPR data in a readable format, but you can always verify directly at the source. The state's license lookup portal is free and public:

DBPR License Lookup → myfloridalicense.com

Found Something Wrong?

If you've verified a contractor's license and found issues — expired license, unlicensed work, misrepresentation, or you've had a bad experience with a licensed contractor — you have the right to file a complaint with the Florida DBPR.

Complaints are how the state identifies bad actors. Every complaint is investigated. It's free, it's confidential, and it's the mechanism that protects the next homeowner.

File a DBPR Complaint →

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