Temporary Nonrenewable Certification
Thursday, January 24th, 2008AMY LARISSA VAUGHNAre you aware that if a qualifying agent passes away, the business entity is eligible for a Temporary Nonrenewable Certification? It’s true. This certification allows a company in good standing to finish all the projects that were started prior to the contractor’s death.In accordance with Section 489.121, Florida Statutes, someone from the company can assume all responsibilities of the primary qualifying agent for that entity.
If an incomplete contract exists at the time of death of a contractor, the contract may be completed by any person even though not certified or registered. Such person shall notify the board, within 30 days after the death of the contractor, of his or her name and address, knowledge of the contract(s), and the ability to complete it. If the board approves, he or she may proceed with the contract.” Section 489.121, Florida Statutes.
If this situation should ever occur, please notify the department within 30 days of the death of the contractor, along with the following items:
- A written letter, on company letterhead, advising the Department of Business and Professional Regulation of the death. This letter should be addressed to G.W. Harrell, Executive Director for the Construction Industry Licensing Board, and should be from the person who is assuming the responsibility of the primary qualifying agent. This person should already be affiliated with the business entity and should explain the qualifications that he or she possesses. We must have in writing that this person is assuming the responsibility.
- A copy of the death certificate.
- A list of all contracts/permits that are currently under construction. Please include the permit number, permit location, and municipality in which the permit was pulled.
Once you have all the information required for the Temporary Nonrenewable Certification, you should mail it to:
G.W. Harrell, Executive Director
Construction Industry Licensing Board
Department of Business and Professional Regulation
1940 North Monroe Street, #N14
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1039