There are two professional licenses set to expire in the week ending February 19.
In Okaloosa County, 11,329 professional licenses are active.
Professional licenses are required in Florida for select services, such as barbers, detectives, and physical therapists, according to the guide startingyourbusiness.com. They are separate from business licenses but still managed by the state through the DBPR.
Florida has seen a significant change in the last three years in the regulation of licensing. The Centre Square calls it a “deregathon” due to the numerous bills trying to cut back on red tape.
Professional licenses expiring in Okaloosa County in the week ending February 19
| Company Name | License Type | License Number | Date of License Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELKS Fort Walton Lodge 1795 ELKS Club | Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco | ODP5600560 | 02/13/2022 |
| Shrimp and Grits Festival, Inc. | Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco | ODP5600531 | 02/19/2022 |
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