Wellington Lawn Care License Requirements (2026)

📋 Your checklist

State

1. Limited Certification for Urban Landscape Commercial Fertilizer Application (FDACS)
   Anyone applying commercial fertilizer to lawns or landscapes must hold this certification (requires Green Industries BMP training).
   ⏰ Expires 4 years after issue; 4 hours of CE before recertifying
   Source: Florida Statutes §482.1562 (fertilizer applicator certification)
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 (Wellington / Palm Beach County)

1. Village of Wellington Business Tax Receipt
   Required before engaging in any business in Wellington, including home businesses and rental properties; one receipt per line of business. Planning and Zoning reviews every application.
   ⏰ Renewals open online July 1; renew yearly
   Source: Village of Wellington: Business Tax Receipts (Licenses)
2. Palm Beach County Business Tax Receipt
   The village says all businesses must also obtain a Palm Beach County receipt before starting.
   ⏰ Verify the county renewal date with the Palm Beach County Tax Collector
   Source: Village of Wellington: Business Tax Receipts (Licenses)