Construction / Roofing Contractor Continuing Education / Florida
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- Roofing Contractor CE
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- Updated Oct 2026
Florida Roofing Contractor Continuing Education: Hours, Deadline and Approved Courses
Florida roofing contractors need 14 hours of CE every two years, including 1 hour of wind mitigation, before their license expires on August 31 (odd years for registered, even years for certified).
Last updated October 28, 2026 from Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation requirements
Hours per cycle
14 hrs
16 hrs for Miami-Dade County licensees
Cycle
2 years
Every license renews every two years
Deadline
Aug 31
Odd years registered, even years certified
Online allowed?
Yes
Providers with a “C / I” or “I” designation are approved for online courses
Who needs CE
Who needs continuing education for a Florida roofing contractor license?
Both certified and registered Florida roofing contractors need CE to renew. State renewal goes through the Florida DBPR, and contractors who also hold a Miami-Dade or Broward County license have extra local hours.
CE applies to
- Certified Roofing Contractor (CCC)
- Registered Roofing Contractor (RC)
- Roofing contractors licensed in Miami-Dade County
- Roofing contractors licensed in Broward County
Exemptions
- None stated in our sources
Electrical and alarm licenses are separate
Florida electrical, alarm and electrical specialty licenses have their own CE rules. Contractor CE doesn’t satisfy them.
Florida roofing contractor CE at a glance
Florida roofing contractor renewal, one box
| Renewed with | Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Construction Industry Licensing Board |
| CE required? | Yes |
| Hours per cycle | 14 hrs (16 in Miami-Dade) |
| Cycle | 2 years |
| Required topics | Advanced module, workplace safety, business practices, workers’ comp, laws and rules, wind mitigation |
| Online allowed? | Yes, from board-approved online providers |
| Deadline | Aug 31 (odd years registered, even years certified) |
| Who reports | Your CE provider, within 30 days of course completion; you attach certificates for county renewals |
| Carryover | Not stated |
| Grace period | None; the license is delinquent after Aug 31 |
| Renewal fee | $205 ($255 with a qualified business) |
| Last updated | October 28, 2026 |
Hours
How many CE hours does a Florida roofing contractor license need?
You need 14 hours of board-approved CE each two-year renewal. Six of those hours are set topics, and the rest can be any board-approved construction course. Miami-Dade County licensees need 16 hours, and Broward County adds its own local hours.
| Class | Total | Required topics | Electives | Delivery limits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Roofing Contractor (CCC) | 14 hrs | 1 hr specialized or advanced module, 1 hr workplace safety, 1 hr business practices, 1 hr workers’ comp, 1 hr laws and rules, 1 hr wind mitigation | 8 hrs board-approved construction topics | Online courses allowed from approved online providers |
| Registered Roofing Contractor (RC) | 14 hrs | Same as certified: advanced module, workplace safety, business practices, workers’ comp, laws and rules, wind mitigation | 8 hrs board-approved construction topics | Online courses allowed from approved online providers |
| Miami-Dade County licensee | 16 hrs | State topics plus 1 hr Chapter 10 of the Code of Miami-Dade County and 1 hr Florida Statute 713 (Construction Lien Law) | Not stated | Not stated |
| Broward County licensee | 4 hrs | 1 hr Chapter 9 of the Code of Broward County, 1 hr Florida Statute 489 | Not stated | Not stated |
The 1-hour cladding, stucco, plastering and lath topic applies to building, general and residential contractors, not roofing contractors.
Deadline
When is the Florida roofing contractor license renewal deadline?
Florida roofing licenses expire every two years on August 31. Registered roofing licenses expire in odd years, and certified roofing licenses expire in even years.
| Deadline rule | August 31: odd years for registered, even years for certified |
| Cycle | 2 years |
| Next deadlines | Registered: Aug 31, 2027. Certified: Aug 31, 2028 |
| Grace period | None. A license not renewed by August 31 becomes delinquent, and you can’t work under it until it’s renewed |
| Late penalty | The 2026 certified renewal fee rose from $205 to $230 ($280 with a qualified business) after August 31. A delinquent license not renewed by the end of the next cycle becomes null and void |
| CE completion deadline | Before you submit your renewal |
Steps
How to renew a Florida roofing contractor license, step by step
- Take approved CEBefore Aug 31
Complete 14 hours of board-approved CE, including the six required topics. Add the local hours if you hold a Miami-Dade or Broward County license. - Get your certificateSame day
Save your certificate of completion as soon as you finish each course. - Confirm it’s reportedWithin 30 days
Providers report state CE to DBPR within 30 days of course completion, or before your renewal date if sooner. For a Miami-Dade or Broward county license, attach your certificate to the county renewal application. - Pay the renewal fee$205 fee
Renew online with DBPR by August 31 and pay $205 ($255 with a qualified business). After August 31 the fee goes up. - Check your license statusAfter renewal
Confirm your license shows a new August 31 expiration two years out.
Providers
Approved Florida roofing contractor license CE providers
We haven’t compared CE providers for this license yet. Use the board’s approved provider list to confirm a course counts before you pay.
Approval
How to check a Florida roofing contractor CE course is approved
Only board-approved CE counts toward your 14 hours. Required topics have to be covered by courses approved for those topics, such as wind mitigation and the Florida Building Code advanced module.
- Confirm the course is approved for Florida roofing contractor CE before you pay.
- Check that your courses cover all six required topics, including wind mitigation.
- If you hold a Miami-Dade or Broward County license, confirm the course covers the local topics too.
Reporting
How Florida roofing contractor CE is reported, and what happens in an audit
For state renewal, your CE provider must report your course completion to DBPR electronically within 30 calendar days of finishing the course, or before your renewal date if that comes first. For Miami-Dade and Broward county licenses, you attach your certificate to the renewal application yourself.
- Keep your individual course completion certificates, as the board advises.
- Check your hours in your DBPR online account before you renew. It only shows the current renewal cycle.
- Attach certificates to any Miami-Dade or Broward County renewal application.
Cost
How much does Florida roofing contractor license renewal cost?
| Item | Fee | Paid to |
|---|---|---|
| License renewal fee (active) | $205 ($255 with a qualified business) | DBPR, Construction Industry Licensing Board |
| Late renewal fee (after Aug 31, 2026, certified) | $230 ($280 with a qualified business) | DBPR, Construction Industry Licensing Board |
| Reactivation fee (inactive to active, outside renewal) | $250 | DBPR, Construction Industry Licensing Board |
| CE courses (14 hours) | Varies by provider | CE provider |
Fees from the Construction Industry Licensing Board fee table, 2026 certified contractor renewal notice and board FAQs, checked October 2026.
Late or lapsed
Late, expired or inactive Florida roofing contractor license
There’s no grace period. A license not renewed by August 31 becomes delinquent, and you can’t work under it until it’s renewed with the late fee. A delinquent license that isn’t renewed by the end of the next two-year cycle becomes null and void.
Grace period
None. Renew by August 31 to avoid delinquent status and the higher fee.
Null and void
You generally have to start licensure over, and certified contractors must retake the state exam. DBPR can reinstate a license lost to illness or economic hardship through a reinstatement application.
Inactive status
No CE is due while inactive, but to reactivate you need 14 hours for the renewal cycle right before reactivation, plus the reactivation application and fee.
Makeup CE
You still need all 14 hours, including the required topics such as wind mitigation, before you can renew active.
Who controls
Who controls Florida roofing contractor license renewal?
Renewal authority
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Professions
2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0791
Phone: 850.487.1395
Responsibilities
- Issues and renews certified and registered roofing contractor licenses
- Sets the 14-hour CE requirement and required topics
- Receives CE completion records from providers
Getting licensed
Getting a Florida roofing contractor license
Need the license first? Our Florida guide covers who needs a license, the classes, exams, fees and the steps to apply.
FAQ
Florida roofing contractor license CE FAQs
How many CE hours does a Florida roofing contractor need?
14 hours every two years, including 1 hour each of an advanced module, workplace safety, business practices, workers’ comp, laws and rules, and wind mitigation. Miami-Dade licensees need 16.
When is the deadline?
August 31. Registered roofing licenses expire in odd years and certified roofing licenses in even years.
Can I take CE online?
Yes. Providers with a “C / I” or “I” designation are approved to offer online courses, and those hours count toward your 14.
Who reports my hours?
Your provider reports state CE to DBPR within 30 days of course completion, or before your renewal date if sooner. For local licenses, you attach your certificate to the renewal application.
Do I need extra hours in Miami-Dade or Broward County?
Yes. Miami-Dade requires 16 hours, including Chapter 10 of the county code and Florida Statute 713. Broward requires 4 hours, including Chapter 9 of the county code and Florida Statute 489.
Do hours carry over?
Our sources don’t say extra hours carry over, so plan on 14 new hours each cycle.
What happens if I miss the deadline?
There’s no grace period. Your license becomes delinquent after August 31, you can’t work under it, and you pay a higher fee to renew. If it’s still not renewed by the end of the next cycle, it becomes null and void.
Is CE required for my first renewal?
If your license was issued less than 12 months before August 31 of the renewal year, you owe no CE. If it was issued 1 to 2 years before, you owe 7 hours of general credits.
Sources
Official sources for Florida roofing contractor CE rules
- Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, contractor license renewal
- Florida contractor continuing education requirements by license type
- Code of Miami-Dade County, Chapter 10
- Code of Broward County, Chapter 9
- Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board
- Construction Industry Licensing Board FAQs
- DBPR certified contractor renewal information
- Section 489.115, Florida Statutes
- Section 455.271, Florida Statutes (inactive and delinquent status)
Last updated October 28, 2026. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
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