INTRODUCTION
Swapping or adding a QA feels like assembling IKEA furniture without a manual. Here’s the step-by-step, screenshots optional, for DBPR Form CILB 24—your ticket to seamless project continuity. My Florida LicenseMy Florida License
EIGHT-STEP EXECUTION
- SELECT THE RIGHT APPLICATION CODE
Primary, Secondary, or Additional Business. Mis-coding = rejection. - GATHER 10-YEAR EMPLOYMENT & LICENSE HISTORY
Consistency counts; DBPR cross-checks against NMLS & state boards. - FINGERPRINT FILING
Use FDLE-approved vendors; link livescan to your FEIN in the online portal. - CREDIT REPORT UPLOAD
Personal and business (dated ≤ 30 days). Third-party packaging services help. - SURETY BOND PROOF
FRO delivers the $100 k bond certificate or irrevocable LOC. - FEE PAYMENT
Check or CC to “Department of Business & Professional Regulation.” Range $200–$410 depending on scope. - MAIL VS. E-FILE
Online portal faster, but keep certified-mail receipts if you must paper-file. - STATUS MONITORING
Log in weekly; respond to RFIs within 10 days or start over.
TIMELINE TABLE
| Phase | Average Days | Tips |
| Fingerprinting to DBPR receipt | 3–5 | Book livescan morning slots |
| DBPR initial review | 10 | Upload PDFs, not scans |
| RFI turnaround | 7 | Pre-draft answers |
| Final approval | 20–30 | Check spam folder for license e-mail |
COMMON PITFALLS
- • Illegible Notary Seals* – Rejects 15 % of paper apps.
- • Name Mismatch* – “Robert J. Smith” ≠ “Bob Smith.”
- • Bond Date Gap* – Bond must start before QA effective date.
FAQ FAST FIVE
- Can I expedite? – No official fast track, but complete packets skip the RFI queue.
- What if my bond lag hits? – File but mark “bond pending” and upload within 10 days.
- Do secondary QAs need fingerprints? – Yes. Same background check.
- How long is approval good for? – Until QA ceases employment or board revokes.
- Are digital signatures okay? – Yes, if using approved e-Notary platforms.
DOWNLOADABLE CHEAT SHEET
Gate the PDF behind an email form—the checklist doubles as a lead magnet.
CONCLUSION & CTA
Treat CILB 24 like a job-site punch list—check every box and the inspector (DBPR) signs off. Need a second pair of eyes? Upload your draft for a free 24-hour compliance review.
