Department of Business and Professional Regulation

For assistance, call (850) 487-1395 or visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com

What is the purpose of the department?

The mission of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation is to license efficiently and regulate fairly.

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 diverse professionals, such as architects, barbers, electrical contractors, geologists, and veterinarians.
  • Division of Real Estate regulates of real estate and appraisal licensees. The division conducts examinations, licensing, and regulation of corporations, real estate schools, and instructors.  
  • Division of Regulation monitors professionals and related businesses licensed by the department to help 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. Please contact the department for more information on its funding. Additional information about department funding and activities is available on the State of Florida Fiscal Portal.
Fiscal Year: 2024-25
Title Fund Dollars Positions
BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION, DEPARTMENT OF
PROGRAM: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND TOBACCO
COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT
22,260,728
186.75
STANDARDS AND LICENSURE
6,715,439
59.50
TAX COLLECTION
8,547,637
82.00
PROGRAM: FLORIDA CONDOMINIUMS, TIMESHARES AND MOBILE HOMES
COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT
16,920,999
171.00
PROGRAM: HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS
COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT
33,955,845
360.00
PROGRAM: OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY AND ADMINISTRATION
EXECUTIVE DIRECTION AND SUPPORT SERVICES
23,093,101
175.50
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
24,607,665
61.00
PROGRAM: PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT
38,204,602
248.50
DRUGS, DEVICES, AND COSMETICS
3,785,316
28.50
FARM AND CHILD LABOR REGULATION
2,390,986
30.00
FLORIDA ATHLETIC COMMISSION
1,663,717
7.00
TESTING AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
4,711,096
38.00
PROGRAM: SERVICE OPERATION
CALL CENTER AND LICENSE PROCESSING
18,308,737
200.50
CUSTOMER CONTACT CENTER
0
.00
TOTAL
205,165,868
1,648.25

Where can I find information on the department's performance?

Performance measures and standards for the department may be found in its Long Range Program Plan.

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 is available on its website.

Websites of Interest
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, How Do I File a Complaint?
U.S. Government, Small Business
U.S. Government, Regulations

Applicable Statutes

Section 20.165, Florida Statutes, establishes the 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, Chs. 455 and 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
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