Florida A/C Mechanical Contractor License — Exam Prep & Books

A/C Contractor License Requirements In Florida:

In the state of Florida, becoming a licensed A/C contractor involves meeting the age, credit, and experience/education requirements before licensure will be granted.  Gold Coast is committed to helping you achieve your Air Conditioning contractor license from start to finish.  If you have you any questions about our exam prep program, including the license requirements below, please call our helpful career counselors at 1-800-732-9140.

Mechanical contractor means a contractor whose services are unlimited in the execution of contracts requiring the experience, knowledge, and skill to install, maintain, repair, fabricate, alter, extend, or design central air-conditioning, refrigeration, heating, and ventilating systems, including duct work in connection with a complete system. A “mechanical contractor” shall not perform work that involves potable water lines or connections, sanitary sewer lines, swimming pool piping and filters or electrical power wiring.

The following applies to all A/C contractor applicants:

• Must be 18 years of age
• Have good moral character. (A criminal incident in the past does not prevent you from getting a license so long as you have had your civil rights restored, all debts to society paid, no pending or current liens such as IRS, and have no pending or ongoing criminal litigation).
• Credit worthy. (Applicants will be subject to a credit report on both the applicant and the business with a preferred FICO score of a 660 or above. )
  • If you do not meet the 660 FICO score, you CAN still get your license by completing the Financial Responsibility course.
• Four years of proven construction experience. (FAR 61G4-15.001)
  • You do not have to have the necessary experience before you take the exam.
    • The test scores are valid for 4 years meaning you have 4 years to gain the required experience after passing the state exam.
  • Note: 3 years of any accredited college credits can be used in place of construction experience regardless of the subject matter/courses.

Important note about experience:

Experience does not have to be gained in Florida or even the USA so long as it can be verified and notarized by a State Certified Florida Licensed A/C Contractor with an equal to or higher certification.tion.