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Florida contractor verification

Verify any Florida contractor before you sign.

BuildSafe runs a forensic background check on any contractor operating in Florida — pulling the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation (DBPR) record, permit history, OSHA citations, DOL wage judgments, court records, and BBB / Yelp / Google review intelligence into one citation-linked report.

Run a FL investigation — $79 View a sample report

Powered by authoritative public-record sources

  • State License Boards
  • CourtListener
  • OSHA
  • DOL WHISARD
  • Shovels Permits
  • BBB
  • Secretary of State
  • Yelp · Google

What Scout checks for Florida contractors

Florida requires a state Certified or Registered contractor license. Scout pulls DBPR status plus county permit history through Shovels.

Popular Florida cities we cover

  • Miami contractor check
  • Orlando contractor check
  • Tampa contractor check
  • Jacksonville contractor check
  • Fort Lauderdale contractor check
  • St. Petersburg contractor check

Scout works in every county of Florida — these are the metros our customers run most often.

FAQ

How do I verify a contractor's license in Florida?
The official lookup is the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation (DBPR). BuildSafe pulls that record directly, plus permit history, OSHA, DOL, and court records, so you have everything in one place.
Is BuildSafe legal to use in Florida?
Yes. BuildSafe only uses publicly available records and information you provide. We do not run consumer credit checks or background investigations under the FCRA.
How long does a report take?
Most BuildSafe reports finish in under five minutes. Heavy court / permit pulls can take a little longer.
What does a report cost?
One investigation is $79. Teams that run multiple checks per month should look at Scout Pro ($199/mo) or the BuildSafe API.
What public records does Scout check for Florida contractors?
The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation (DBPR) record, Secretary of State entity status, CourtListener federal & state dockets, mechanics liens, OSHA citations, DOL wage-theft judgments, Shovels permit history, subcontractor network, sex-offender / felony registries, BBB, Yelp, and Google.
Can I check an unlicensed contractor in Florida?
Yes — even when no license exists, Scout still pulls court records, OSHA, DOL judgments, permits, and review intelligence. "Unable to verify" is reported explicitly so you know exactly what's missing.
How do I check OSHA violations for a Florida contractor?
OSHA's Establishment Search is name-indexed and misses DBAs. Scout normalizes the business name across variants, pulls every matching inspection, and surfaces serious / willful / repeat citations with dates and penalty amounts.
Does BuildSafe auto-monitor Florida contractors over time?
Yes — Scout Pro and API customers can enable weekly auto-monitoring. You'll get an email the moment a new lawsuit, license lapse, OSHA citation, or DOL judgment appears.
Start your Florida investigation Visit Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation (DBPR)

Other states: Verify a contractor in Texas · Verify a contractor in California · Verify a contractor in New York