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Pressure Washing License Requirements in Florida
- No statewide license is required for domestic pressure washing.
- Starting a pressure washing business needs a general contractor’s license.
- Pressure washing businesses are contracting businesses needing licenses and liability insurance.
Business Licensing in Florida for Pressure Washing
- Construction trades, including pressure washing and roof cleaning, require worker’s compensation insurance for employees.
- Florida mandates this for construction companies.
- Before offering services, get business documentation.
- Register with the Secretary of State and apply for an EIN.
- Choosing the right business structure is the first step.
- Florida lacks a specific license but needs a business license to operate legally.
- Those 18 and older need a license.
- Applicants require a diploma, clean record, approved training, and must pass an exam.
- A Pressure Washer License is required for commercial pressure washing from the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Note: personal pressure washing doesn’t need licensing.
