Florida State Application Processing - Grandfather Registered License to Certified License ($699.99 - $799.99)

Grandfathering allows a currently registered contractor to apply for and receive a statewide certified contractor's license in their same category of licensure without sitting for the state contractor's examination if the contractor meets certain criteria set forth in Florida Statutes 489.118.    WHICH FLORIDA REGISTERED CONTRACTOR LICENSES CAN BE GRANFATHERED TO CERTIFIED LICENSES?    The following registered licenses can be upgraded to a certified license using the grandfathering method:    General Contractor  Commercial Pool/Spa Building Contractor  Residential Pool/Spa Residential Contractor  Pool/Spa Servicing Air Conditioning - Class A Roofing Air Conditioning - Class B Sheet Metal Mechanical Underground Utility and Excavation Plumbing     WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO GRANDFATHER YOUR FLORIDA REGISTERED CONTRACTOR LICENSE?    Registered contractors who meet the criteria detailed below are able to grandfather their registered license into a certified licens