How do you check an elevator license in Florida?

Key facts

• The Division of Hotels and Restaurants registers elevator companies and licenses elevator professionals.

  Source: DBPR professional licensing, read 6 November 2026.

• You cannot search using both name types.

  Source: DBPR search FAQ, read 6 November 2026.

• Selecting the License Category and License Type is not required.

  Source: DBPR search FAQ, read 6 November 2026.

How do you search by name in Florida?

DBPR’s search FAQ describes separate searches for a person and an organization: "You can perform a search either by the name of an Individual or an Organization/Establishment. You cannot perform a search using both the name of an Individual and an Organization/Establishment."

Source: DBPR search FAQ, read 6 November 2026.

For a company name and a person’s last name entered together, DBPR explains: "If you enter both a Last Name and the name of an Organization/Establishment/Business, then the search only uses the Last Name. You cannot search using both name types."

Source: DBPR search FAQ, read 6 November 2026.

Use DBPR’s separate name searches for your optional research, then describe the elevator tasks on InstaBids so written bids address the work.

How do you search by license number in Florida?

DBPR’s search FAQ accepts either a numeric portion or the complete identifier: "When searching by License Number, you can search by either the number part of the license number, or you can enter the entire license number, including the letters."

Source: DBPR search FAQ, read 6 November 2026.

DBPR explains the optional search filters: "If you know the specific License Category and License Type, you can select these from the drop down to limit the search results. Selecting the License Category and License Type is not required."

Source: DBPR search FAQ, read 6 November 2026.

Keep DBPR’s number-search notes with your optional research and describe the elevator repair on InstaBids with the work you want quoted.

Can you search by city or county in Florida?

DBPR’s search FAQ provides a geographic search with category and type selections: "You can search for licenses by License Type within a City or County. You must always select a License Category, License Type, and a City/County."

Source: DBPR search FAQ, read 6 November 2026.

Use DBPR’s city or county search as an optional reference while writing your elevator project on InstaBids with its location and scope.

How do competency and technician credentials differ in Florida?

DBPR’s professional licensing page distinguishes a competency credential from permission to perform work: "A Certificate of Competency shows that you meet the qualifications to become a Certified Elevator Technician. It does not allow you to perform elevator work."

Source: DBPR professional licensing, read 6 November 2026.

DBPR describes the technician credential separately: "A Certified Elevator Technician license allows you to construct, install, maintain, or repair elevators and other vertical conveyances in Florida."

Source: DBPR professional licensing, read 6 November 2026.

For the company registration, section 399.01(12) in DBPR’s July edition of Chapter 399 reads: "(12) “Registered elevator company” means an entity registered with and authorized by the division employing persons to construct, install, inspect, maintain, or repair any vertical conveyance. Each registered elevator company must annually register with the division and maintain general liability insurance coverage in the minimum amounts set by rule."

Source: DBPR Chapter 399, section 399.01(12), July edition, read 6 November 2026.

Keep the competency and technician distinctions from DBPR in your optional notes, then describe the elevator tasks on InstaBids for written bids.

Where do you report elevator problems in Florida?

DBPR’s File a Complaint page includes an Elevators and Elevator Professionals entry and gives this instruction: "To file a complaint against a profession or business, please select from the list below."

Source: DBPR complaint instructions, read 6 November 2026.

DBPR also states a limit on its role: "The Department cannot represent you in civil matters to recover fees paid or seek remedies for injuries."

Source: DBPR complaint instructions, read 6 November 2026.

Take agency concerns through DBPR’s elevator complaint path and describe the equipment problem on InstaBids when you want written repair proposals.

Where does InstaBids fit in?

One point about InstaBids follows. There is no cost to see a request or bid.

Sources for the facts on this page

• DBPR professional licensing, read 6 November 2026
• DBPR search FAQ, read 6 November 2026
• DBPR Chapter 399, section 399.01(12), July edition, read 6 November 2026
• DBPR complaint instructions, read 6 November 2026