There are five professional licenses set to expire in the week ending May 21.
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 May 21
| Company Name | License Type | License Number | Date of License Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Fire Protection Services, Inc. | Community Association Managers and Firms | CRS7052 | 05/19/2022 |
| Loren B. Kortum | Yacht and Ships | 11223 | 05/20/2022 |
| Loren B. Kortum | Yacht and Ships | 11223 | 05/20/2022 |
| ELKS Fort Walton Lodge 1795 ELKS Club | Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco | ODP5600569 | 05/21/2022 |
| Helping out Our American Heroes, Inc. | Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco | ODP6203189 | 05/21/2022 |
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