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Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation License efficiently. Regulate fairly. Our mission is to license efficiently, regulate fairly, and we strive to meet this goal in our day-to-day operation.

The Department of Business and Professional Regulation is the agency charged with licensing and regulating businesses and professionals in the State of Florida, such as cosmetologists, veterinarians, real estate agents, and dining and lodging establishments. The Department is under the executive branch of the Governor and is governed by Chapter 120, F.S. The Department is structured according to the requirements of Section 20.165, F.S. An engagement from DBPR is not an endorsement of a business or professional.

The DBPR Pensacola Office will reopen on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, and all DBPR offices will be fully operational. DBPR...
12/10/2026

The DBPR Pensacola Office will reopen on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, and all DBPR offices will be fully operational. DBPR online services and the DBPR Mobile App are available 24/7, and the Customer Contact Center (850-487-1395) is available during normal business hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST).

Storm repairs can bring tough decisions when you’re already dealing with damage. RebuildRightFL.com brings Florida homeo...
12/10/2026

Storm repairs can bring tough decisions when you’re already dealing with damage.
RebuildRightFL.com brings Florida homeowners and businesses resources to check a contractor’s license, recognize common scams and find storm recovery contractors through the Disaster Contractors Network Florida.

⛈️ Due to impacts of Hurricane Isaias, the DBPR Pensacola Office is closed October 12, 2026. DBPR online services and th...
12/10/2026

⛈️ Due to impacts of Hurricane Isaias, the DBPR Pensacola Office is closed October 12, 2026. DBPR online services and the DBPR app remain available 24/7 and the Customer Call Center, 850.487.1395, is available during normal business hours (8 am to 5 pm EST). Follow Florida Division of Emergency Management for severe weather updates.

ICYMI: DBPR issues Emergency Order 2026-01, as amended by Emergency Order 2026-02, to streamline recovery efforts and ex...
11/10/2026

ICYMI: DBPR issues Emergency Order 2026-01, as amended by Emergency Order 2026-02, to streamline recovery efforts and extend emergency provisions for Hurricane Isaias. Read more >>https://bit.ly/4ieqg81

DBPR Secretary Melanie Griffin worked alongside the Florida Division of Emergency Management and fellow state agency lea...
11/10/2026

DBPR Secretary Melanie Griffin worked alongside the Florida Division of Emergency Management and fellow state agency leaders at the State Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to support ongoing hurricane response and recovery efforts.

As communities across Florida recover, DBPR remains committed to protecting consumers and helping residents and businesses navigate the recovery process.

Floridians are encouraged to visit RebuildRightFL.com for resources and guidance on hiring licensed contractors and avoiding unlicensed activity following a storm.

11/10/2026

Storm damage can leave homeowners facing urgent repairs and tough hiring decisions. Take a moment to check a contractor’s license before agreeing to work, and report suspected unlicensed activity at RebuildRightFL.com.
Learn more below for warning signs to keep in mind as you recover.

ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on State Response and Recovery Efforts for Hurricane Isaias. Read more >>>ht...
10/10/2026

ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on State Response and Recovery Efforts for Hurricane Isaias. Read more >>>https://bit.ly/4yKy9bm

10/10/2026

Unlicensed contractors prey on homeowners after a storm. DBPR Secretary reminds homeowners in need of repairs to verify their contractors are licensed at http://myfloridalicense.com.

Unlicensed contractors prey on homeowners after a storm. DBPR Secretary Melanie Griffin reminds homeowners in need of re...
10/10/2026

Unlicensed contractors prey on homeowners after a storm. DBPR Secretary Melanie Griffin reminds homeowners in need of repairs to verify their contractors are licensed at http://myfloridalicense.com.

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After the storm, rebuilding can feel overwhelming. Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation and Disast...
10/10/2026

After the storm, rebuilding can feel overwhelming. Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation and Disaster Contractors Network Florida are here to help. From roofers to plumbers, DCN is the Department’s trusted resource to assist you in finding licensed contractors to help you rebuild. Visit DCNonline.org.

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Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

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+18504871395

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