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Licensing: which professional licenses in Okaloosa County expire in week ending May 20?

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How many professional licenses are set to expire in the week ending May 20 in Okaloosa County, according to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)?

There are two professional licenses set to expire in the week ending May 20.

In Okaloosa County, 16,853 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 20

Company NameLicense TypeLicense NumberDate of License Expiration
Charles Shawn KennettYacht and Ships1174705/18/2023
Northwest Florida State CollegeConstruction IndustryCRS1228705/19/2023