State Exam Content Information provided by the State of Florida
The links below redirect you to the State of Florida website and provide you with an overview of the content covered each licensing exam.

Here are some additional State of Florida Resources available for contractors.  Please call us (800) 277-8877 and we can assist you throughout the entire process of filling out the application to passing the state exam.
Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) Exam at a Glance
  • This chart Examination at a Glance provides you with information about each of the construction industry licensure examinations.
  • In order to obtain a license you must pass all of the required examinations for your specialty. Division I contractors (General, Building, and Residential) must pass three examinations: Business & Finance, Contract Administration, and Project Management. Division II contractors (all other specialties) must pass two examinations: Business and Finance and General Trade Knowledge.
  • The paper/pencil examinations are given in three locations simultaneously: Tallahassee, Orlando, and Miami. The construction examinations are administered over a two-day period. Day 1 is a 4 hour and 30 minute session starting at 11:00 AM. Day 2 is composed of a 4 hour and 30 minute AM session and a 4 hour and 30 minute PM session with reporting times at 7:00 AM and 1:30 PM. If the examination contains pilot test questions then additional time will be added to each session. The administrations normally take place on a Tuesday and Wednesday near the middle of the following months: February, April, June, August, October, and December. Examinations with large candidate populations are offered at all six administrations while examinations with smaller populations are only offered in February, June and October.
  • The Business and Finance Examination is provided daily via our computer based testing vendor.
  • Candidate Information Book - English
  • Candidate Information Book - Spanish
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