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Volusia County Contractor Licensing Guide

Original title: Contractor Licensing

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What this does

Contractors operating in Volusia County must comply with these licensing and registration requirements to legally perform work, with specific rules applying to all municipalities except the City of Pierson.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Contractors

Contractors must register, obtain competency cards, or maintain listings with the county to legally operate.

City of Pierson residents/businesses

The City of Pierson is explicitly excluded from the county's contractor licensing jurisdiction.

What changed

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Summary

This document outlines the process for contractors to obtain licenses, competency cards, and listings within Volusia County. It details the regulatory authority for both state-certified and local specialty contractors and provides instructions for fee payments and office locations.

Key Facts

  • The Volusia County Contractor Licensing program regulates and disciplines registered, state-certified, and local specialty contractors.
  • The program covers all unincorporated areas of Volusia County and all municipalities except the City of Pierson.
  • Services include exam sponsorship, issuance/renewal of certificates, and investigation of unlicensed activity.
  • Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Thomas C. Kelly Administration Center, 123 W. Indiana Avenue, DeLand.
  • Online payments are processed via ConnectLivePermits.gov.
  • In-person and mail-in payments must be directed to the Volusia County Treasury and Billing office at 125 W. New York Ave., Room 120, DeLand.
  • Applicants for state-licensed contractor programs, Journeyman Competency Cards, or Master Electrician cards must use specific application forms provided by the county.
  • County offices are closed on December 25 and January 1 for holidays.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I pay my contractor licensing fees?
You can pay online at ConnectLivePermits.gov, or in-person/by mail at the Volusia County Treasury and Billing office located at 125 W. New York Ave., Room 120, DeLand.
Does this licensing requirement apply to the City of Pierson?
No, the City of Pierson is the only municipality in Volusia County excluded from this licensing system.
How do I apply for a Journeyman Competency Card?
You must use the specific application form provided on the Volusia County Contractor Licensing website.

Why It Matters

Contractors operating in Volusia County must comply with these licensing and registration requirements to legally perform work, with specific rules applying to all municipalities except the City of Pierson.

News Coverage

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Lobbying Activity

TIMOTHY A TAYLOR

on behalf of ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS' ASSOCIATION OF CITY OF CHICAGO (ECA)

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TIMOTHY A TAYLOR

on behalf of ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS' ASSOCIATION OF CITY OF CHICAGO (ECA)

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RACHEL B SHERMAN

on behalf of JCDECAUX NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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Discoveries

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Jurisdictional Exclusion

The City of Pierson is explicitly excluded from the county-wide contractor licensing system, which is an unusual carve-out for a county-level ordinance.

Connected Entities

otherChapter 489, Florida StatutesState law governing the listing and discipline of state-certified contractors.Map →
locationCity of PiersonThe only municipality in Volusia County excluded from this licensing system.Map →
organizationVolusia CountyThe local government body managing contractor licensing.Map →
otherChapter 22 of the Volusia County Code of OrdinancesLocal law governing the regulation of specialty contractors.Map →
locationThomas C. Kelly Administration CenterPhysical office location for contractor licensing services.Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.volusia.org

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