Florida Mold License and IICRC Certified Pros: How to Check Before You Hire
What a Florida mold license and the IICRC standards mean, and how to check any license yourself.
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How to check a contractor or mold license in Florida in two minutes
Do this before anyone signs a contract or starts cutting.
1 Open the DBPR search: check contractor license Florida records
Use the Florida DBPR license search, linked on our resources page, and search by name or license number.
2 Match the license type
Mold jobs need a Mold Remediator license. Rebuilds need a contractor license. The type must match the work.
3 Check the status
Look for a current, active status. An expired or delinquent license is a reason to stop.
4 Look at discipline
The record shows complaints and final orders. One old item may be fine. A pattern is not.
5 Check the IICRC side
The IICRC has a public lookup for certified technicians and firms. Ask for the certificate number.
6 Ask for insurance
Ask for a certificate of liability insurance in the company’s name, not just a verbal yes.
Which IICRC standards apply to water and mold work?
ANSI/IICRC S500 is the standard for professional water damage restoration, now in its fifth edition (2021). ANSI/IICRC S520 covers mold remediation, updated in 2024. Technicians can earn the IICRC Water Damage Restoration Technician (WRT) certification.
These standards define how to classify water, set up drying, and remove mold safely. We look for professionals whose crews are trained to them.
How does mold licensing work in Florida?
A Florida mold license is required for mold assessment and remediation over 10 square feet under Chapter 468, Part XVI of the Florida Statutes. The Department of Business and Professional Regulation issues separate Mold Assessor and Mold Remediator licenses.
Check a license: Florida DBPR license lookup.
Which Florida insurance rules affect your job?
Lee County also requires permits for many rebuilds and for any repair in a Special Flood Hazard Area. Read more on permits and insurance.
Links to the DBPR license search, the Florida statutes and the IICRC standards are on our water damage and mold resources page. To see how these standards shape a job, read our process or mold remediation in Fort Myers.
What IICRC Certified Means for Water and Mold Work
An IICRC certified technician has passed the course and exam for that type of work. The IICRC certifies people and firms, not products. For water and mold work, three technician certifications matter most.
| Certification | What it covers | When it matters |
|---|---|---|
| WRT: Water Damage Restoration Technician | Water categories, extraction, drying setup and safety under S500 | Every water removal and flood job |
| ASD: Applied Structural Drying | Advanced drying of walls, floors, concrete and hardwood | Large losses, slab homes and Class 4 materials |
| AMRT: Applied Microbial Remediation Technician | Mold containment, removal and cleaning under S520 | Mold jobs and contaminated water jobs |
| IICRC Certified Firm | The company employs certified technicians, carries insurance and follows the IICRC code of ethics | Checking a company, not just one technician |
IICRC certification shows training. It is not a state mold license. For mold over 10 square feet, Florida still requires a DBPR license on top of any certification.
Which Florida licenses might you see on a water or mold job?
One water loss can involve four or five different licensed trades. Here is who does what.
| License | Issued by | What they can do |
|---|---|---|
| Mold Assessor | DBPR, Chapter 468 Part XVI | Inspect, sample and write the remediation plan for mold over 10 square feet |
| Mold Remediator | DBPR, Chapter 468 Part XVI | Remove mold over 10 square feet following that plan |
| General, building or residential contractor | DBPR, Chapter 489 | Structural repairs and rebuilds that need a permit |
| Plumbing contractor | DBPR, Chapter 489 | Repair or replace the pipe that caused the leak |
| Public adjuster | Florida Department of Financial Services, Chapter 626 | Represent you on your claim for a capped fee |
| Building permit | Lee County or the City of Fort Myers | Approves rebuild work, including flood-zone repairs |
Florida has no state license for water extraction and drying itself. That is why IICRC training and written drying records matter so much on a water job.
Questions to ask before work starts
A licensed company answers all of these without hesitation.
- Who is the IICRC-certified technician on this job?
- Will you take daily moisture readings and give me the log?
- What dry standard are you drying to?
- Is any mold over 10 square feet, and who holds the remediator license?
- Who fixes the source of the water?
- Will I get a written scope before anything is removed?
- Does your contract ask me to assign my insurance benefits?
See how these fit together on our process page, or go straight to water removal in Fort Myers and mold remediation in Fort Myers.
Check before work starts
Ask to see a technician’s license and certifications before work starts, ours included. Learn more about us.
Sources and updates
Last updated September 29, 2026. Answers are checked against the Florida Statutes, EPA guidance and ANSI/IICRC standards linked on this page. Laws and limits change, so confirm details with your insurer or a licensed professional.
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