Follow the steps to fill out your application accurately and efficiently.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it for completion.
2. Select an application type under Section I. Choose 'Individual Certified License – Active' if you plan to conduct business actively, or 'Individual Certified License – Inactive' if you are not currently engaging in business.
3. In Section II, enter your personal information. Include your full legal name, Social Security number, birth date, and contact information. If you have used other names, list them in the prior names section.
4. Answer the background questions in Section III. Carefully read each question and provide accurate answers. If applicable, be ready to explain any affirmative responses in Section IV or V.
5. In Section VI, select and detail your method of qualification for the certified license. Provide the necessary employment history and indicate your experience as a worker or foreman based on the chosen method.
6. Complete Section VII if applying for active status. Confirm you have obtained the required insurance coverage for liability and workers' compensation.
7. Fill out Section VIII, detailing your financial responsibility and stability. Attach your credit report as required.
8. Review and sign Section IX to affirm the accuracy of your application, then provide the date and your printed name.
9. After completing all sections and attaching necessary documentation, save your changes, and prepare to submit your application.

Complete and submit your FL DBPR CILB 5-AE application online today for a smoother licensing process.