The Florida general contractor examination is the state competency test you must pass to become a certified general contractor. It has three parts — Business & Finance, Contract Administration, and Project Management — and costs $295 total ($135 registration plus $80/$40/$40 per part). Always confirm the current rules in the official registration instructions before you register.
What the exam covers
The general contractor exam typically separates business/finance from the trade knowledge and contract-administration content. Because Florida periodically updates references and structure, the authoritative description of parts, time limits, allowed references, and passing scores is the current exam-vendor candidate bulletin — read it before scheduling.
Fees and scheduling
The general contractor exam-vendor cost is $295 total: a $135 registration fee (payable to Professional Testing, Inc.) plus the three Florida GC parts — Business & Finance $80, Contract Administration $40, and Project Management $40. These fees are flat, not prorated. The figures come from the official DBPR Florida State Construction Examination Registration Instructions (Rev. 05/12/2026); confirm the current scheduling rules there before you register. For the surrounding budget, see the Florida GC license cost breakdown.
How to prepare
Most candidates use a prep course plus the reference list named in the bulletin. Approved references and prep providers change, so verify against the current bulletin.
After you pass
A passing exam result is one piece of the application. Continue with the step-by-step path to a Florida GC license and confirm you meet the Florida GC license requirements. Once licensed, plan for Florida contractor license renewal. For the overview, return to the Florida general contractor license guide.
This page summarizes the exam process and is general information, not legal advice. Verify exam structure, fees, and rules with the official exam vendor and the Florida DBPR before registering.
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Last verified: 2026-06-19
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