Pinellas Park Plumber License Requirements (2026)

📋 Your checklist

State

1. Florida plumbing contractor license (DBPR CILB)
   Florida law says nobody may run a contracting business without being certified (statewide) or registered (local) in the proper classification. Plumbing contractor is its own classification. Unlicensed workers may only work under a licensed contractor's supervision.
   ⏰ Renew with DBPR each cycle, with continuing education (check the date on your license)
   Source: Florida Statutes §489.105 (contractor definitions) · Florida Statutes §489.115 (contractors must be certified or registered; renewals; CE)
2. Business name and entity filings (Sunbiz)
   LLCs and corporations file an annual report ($138.75 for an LLC). Using a name other than your legal name? Register it as a fictitious name.
   ⏰ Annual report: May 1 ($400 late fee). Fictitious name: renew every 5 years
   Source: Florida Division of Corporations: File Annual Report · Florida Statutes §865.09 (fictitious name registration)

Local (Pinellas Park / Pinellas County)

1. City of Pinellas Park Business Tax Receipt + Certificate of Use
   Required for any business in city limits; Certificate of Use issued with it (some exceptions). Apply online; reviewed within 5 business days.
   ⏰ Expires September 30; notices the week of July 1
   Source: City of Pinellas Park: Business Tax Receipt (BTR) Process
2. Pinellas County: none
   Pinellas County does not issue a county business tax receipt.
   ⏰ N/A
   Source: Pinellas County: Occupational Licenses/Business Tax Receipts