Department of Business and Professional Regulation
For assistance, call (850) 487-1395 or visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/contact-us
What is the purpose of the department?
The purpose of the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation is to license and regulate businesses and professionals in the state.
What activities are performed by the department?
The department's activities include the following.
- Division of Alcoholic Beverage and Tobacco issues licenses and permits that are required for any business or person to manufacture, import, export, store, distribute, or sell alcoholic beverages or products containing tobacco or nicotine.
- Division of Athletic Commission licenses and regulates professional boxing, kickboxing, and mixed martial arts.
- Division of Certified Public Accounting regulates Certified Public Accountants and accounting firms.
- Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes provides consumer protection for Florida residents living in the communities the division regulates through education, complaint resolution, mediation and arbitration, and developer disclosure.
- Division of Drug, Devices and Cosmetics safeguards the citizens of the state of Florida from injury due to the use of adulterated, contaminated, or misbranded drugs, drug ingredients, and cosmetics by administering the provisions of the Florida Drug and Cosmetic Act.
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants licenses, inspects, and regulates public lodging and food service establishments. The division also licenses and regulates elevators, escalators, and other vertical conveyance devices.
- Division of Professions licenses professionals, including architects, barbers, electrical contractors, geologists, and veterinarians.
- Division of Real Estate regulates of real estate and appraisal licensees. The division
is responsible for the examination, licensing, and regulation of individuals, corporations, real estate schools, and instructors. - Division of Regulation, the enforcement authority for professional boards and programs, monitors professions and related businesses to ensure that the laws, rules, and standards set by Legislature and professional boards are followed.
How are these activities funded?
The funding information listed below is provided by Transparency Florida. Additional funding information can be obtained on the State of Florida Fiscal Portal or by contacting the department.
Fiscal Year: 2026-27
| Fund | Dollars | Positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION, DEPARTMENT OF | |||
| PROGRAM: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND TOBACCO | |||
| COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT |
23,732,885
|
186.75 |
|
| STANDARDS AND LICENSURE |
6,050,999
|
56.00 |
|
| TAX COLLECTION |
107,097,517
|
79.00 |
|
| PROGRAM: FLORIDA CONDOMINIUMS, TIMESHARES AND MOBILE HOMES | |||
| COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT |
17,388,262
|
181.00 |
|
| PROGRAM: HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS | |||
| COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT |
36,032,813
|
360.00 |
|
| PROGRAM: OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY AND ADMINISTRATION | |||
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTION AND SUPPORT SERVICES |
24,702,293
|
174.50 |
|
| INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY |
26,085,668
|
60.00 |
|
| PROGRAM: PROFESSIONAL REGULATION | |||
| COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT |
42,408,799
|
247.50 |
|
| DRUGS, DEVICES, AND COSMETICS |
3,601,710
|
28.00 |
|
| FARM AND CHILD LABOR REGULATION |
2,559,406
|
30.00 |
|
| FLORIDA ATHLETIC COMMISSION |
1,478,726
|
7.00 |
|
| TESTING AND CONTINUING EDUCATION |
4,869,083
|
38.00 |
|
| PROGRAM: SERVICE OPERATION | |||
| CALL CENTER AND LICENSE PROCESSING |
19,350,265
|
197.50 |
|
TOTAL |
315,358,426 |
1,645.25 |
Source: www.transparencyflorida.gov
Where can I find information on the department's performance?
Information on the department's performance may be found in its Annual Reports.
Additional Resources
OPPAGA Reports and Presentations
A complete list of OPPAGA reports and presentations is available on our website.
Other Reports
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Reports and Publications
A complete list Florida Auditor General reports is available on its website.
Websites of Interest
U.S. Government, Small Business
U.S. Government, Regulations
Applicable Statutes
Section 20.165, Florida Statutes, establishes the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Florida statutes governing regulatory activities are listed below.
- Division of Alcoholic Beverage and Tobacco, Chs. 210, 386, 561, 562, 563, 564, 565, 567, 568, and 569 and ss. 322.212, 559.791, 768.125, and 877.18, Florida Statutes
- Division of Athletic Commission, Ch. 548, Florida Statutes
- Division of Certified Public Accounting, Chs. 455 and 473, Florida Statutes
- Division of Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics, Ch. 499, Florida Statutes
- Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes, Chs. 326, 718, 719, 720, 721, and 723, Florida Statutes
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Chs. 83, 386, 399, 509, and 559 and s. 865.09, Florida Statutes
- Division of Professions, Chs. 310, 447, 450, 455, 468, 469, 474, 476, 477, 481, 489, 492, and 548, Florida Statutes
- Division of Real Estate, Ch. 475, Florida Statutes
- Division of Regulation, Chs. 450 and 455, Florida Statutes
Department Contact Information
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Contact Website
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
2601 Blair Stone Road
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1027
(850) 487-1395
Website
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
2601 Blair Stone Road
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1027
(850) 487-1395
Website