Every Florida roofing contractor is required to hold a state license, and you can check whether theirs is real, active, and in good standing in under a minute, for free, on the state’s own website. You do not need to take anyone’s word for it — including ours. Here is exactly how, and what the result actually tells you.
The two-minute lookup
- Go to myfloridalicense.com, the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s (DBPR) public license search.
- Search by the contractor’s license number if you have it (it will be on their estimate, business card, or website), or by business name if you don’t.
- Confirm the license status reads “Current, Active.” Anything else — Delinquent, Inactive, Null and Void, Suspended — is a reason to ask questions before you sign anything.
- Check that the license type matches the scope of your job. Florida issues two different roofing-related licenses, and they are not interchangeable — see below.
- Confirm the name on the license matches the name on your estimate. A license belongs to an individual qualifier, not a company name, and some companies operate under a qualifier who isn’t actually doing the work you’re hiring for.
You can verify Bigfoot Roofing & Construction the same way, right now: our residential license is CCC1329769 and our general contractor license is CBC1259087. Both come back Current, Active.
The two roofing license types in Florida
| License type | What it covers | What to look for |
|---|---|---|
| CCC — Certified Roofing Contractor | Roofing work specifically: replacement, repair, re-roofing | The right license for a straightforward residential roof job |
| CBC — Certified General Contractor | Broader construction scope, including roofing as part of larger structural or commercial work | Needed for commercial roofing or jobs that involve structural changes, not just the roof surface |
A contractor holding only a CCC license replacing a roof is fully in scope. A contractor with no license at all, or one licensed in a different trade entirely, is not — regardless of how the truck is lettered or what the estimate says.
What “Current, Active” actually means
A license status is not a formality — it reflects three things DBPR tracks continuously:
- The license itself hasn’t lapsed. Florida contractor licenses renew on a cycle; a lapsed license means the state currently considers the person unlicensed to contract, even if they held a valid license last year.
- Required continuing education is current. Licensed contractors have ongoing education requirements tied to renewal.
- There’s no active suspension or revocation tied to a disciplinary action. DBPR’s search shows this directly — it’s not hidden behind a separate request.
None of that shows up on a business card or a truck wrap. It only shows up in the lookup.
Why this matters more after a storm
The worst time to skip this step is exactly when it’s most tempting to skip: right after a storm, when out-of-town crews are working neighborhoods door to door and speed feels more important than paperwork. Storm-chasing crews are the single most common source of unlicensed or improperly licensed roofing work in Florida, because they’re gone before a licensing problem becomes anyone’s problem but the homeowner’s.
A five-minute check before you sign a contract is the cheapest insurance you’ll buy on the entire project — literally free, and it takes less time than reading the estimate itself.
Other things worth checking alongside the license
The license lookup is the fastest check, but it’s not the only one:
- General liability and workers’ compensation insurance. A licensed contractor should be able to produce a current certificate of insurance on request — this protects you if someone is injured on your property or if the work damages something unrelated to the roof.
- A local, physical business address. Not a requirement of licensing, but a meaningful signal — a contractor who will still be reachable next year, not just this storm season.
- Manufacturer certifications, separately from state licensing. These are earned credentials layered on top of the state license, not a substitute for it. We hold Owens Corning Platinum Preferred status, an invitation-only tier held by roughly the top 1% of roofing contractors nationwide — but that certification is Owens Corning’s to grant, not the state’s, and it doesn’t replace checking CCC1329769 on DBPR’s own site.
For a broader look at what separates a contractor worth hiring from one that isn’t, see our guide on four things to get right when choosing a roofing contractor.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up a roofing contractor’s license in Florida?
Go to myfloridalicense.com and search by license number or business name. The result shows license type, status, and the qualifying individual’s name — all public, all free, no account needed.
What does “Current, Active” mean on a Florida contractor license?
It means the license hasn’t lapsed, required continuing education is up to date, and there’s no active suspension or disciplinary action attached. Any other status — Delinquent, Inactive, Null and Void, Suspended — means proceed with caution and ask direct questions before signing anything.
What’s the difference between a CCC and a CBC license in Florida?
A CCC (Certified Roofing Contractor) license covers roofing work specifically. A CBC (Certified General Contractor) license covers broader construction scope, including roofing as part of larger jobs. Either is valid for a standard residential roof replacement; commercial or structural work typically calls for the CBC scope.
Is it legal for someone to do roofing work in Florida without a license?
No. Roofing is licensed work statewide, and hiring an unlicensed contractor removes protections you’d otherwise have — there’s no state oversight of their insurance, no recourse through the license board if something goes wrong, and no continuing-education requirement behind their work.
What is Bigfoot Roofing & Construction’s license number?
Our residential roofing license is CCC1329769 and our general contractor license is CBC1259087. Both are verifiable directly on myfloridalicense.com — we’d rather you check than take our word for it.
Bigfoot Roofing & Construction has replaced more than 7,000 roofs across Florida since 2011, licensed under CCC1329769 and CBC1259087 and an Owens Corning Platinum Preferred contractor. We inspect for free, and we’re glad to have our license checked before we ever set foot on your roof — request a free estimate, or read more about our residential roofing work.