Mold-Related Services
Richard “Rick” Morrison, Executive Director
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation is responsible for licensing and regulating mold assessors and mold remediators. The Department’s Bureau of Central Intake and Licensure processes applications for licensure and refers complex applications to the mold-related services licensing office for final review. The Division of Regulation is responsible for complaint analysis and investigations, and the Office of the General Counsel provides prosecutorial services for disciplinary cases. The Department engages in rulemaking to implement the provisions set forth in its statutes and conducts other general business, as necessary.
Federal Lead-Based Paint Abatement Program
The United States Environmental Protection Agency is responsible for administering the lead based paint abatement program. Beginning in April 2010, anyone performing renovation, repair and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in homes, child care facilities, and schools built before 1978 must be certified and must follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination. You can visit www.epa.gov/opptintr/lead/pubs/traincert.htm for information on certification requirements and training programs.
Getting Started in Mold-Related Services
Mold-Related Services license types
Mold Assessor
MRSA – A “Mold Assessor” means any person who performs or directly supervises a mold assessment.
Mold Remediator
MRSR – A “Mold Remediator” means any person who performs mold remediation.
The requirements for becoming licensed in Florida are described in the statutes and rules. Choose a license type to apply.
Mold Assessor
- Mold Assessor – Initial License by Examination (MRS 0701)
- Mold Assessor – Initial License by Examination – Inactive (MRS 0701)
- Mold Assessor – Initial License for Out-of-state Applicants (Endorsement) (MRS 0701)
- Mold Assessor – Initial License for Out-of-state Applicants (Endorsement) – Inactive (MRS 0701)
- Mold Assessor – Initial by 10 Year Endorsement (MRS 0701)
- Mold Assessor – Professional Licensure for Military Personnel/Veterans/Military Spouses (MVL 003)
- Mold Assessor – Professional Licensure under the Servicemember Civil Relief Act (SCRA 1)
Mold Remediator
- Mold Remediator – Initial License by Examination (MRS 0701)
- Mold Remediator – Initial License by Examination – Inactive (MRS 0701)
- Mold Remediator – Initial License for Out-of-state Applicants (Endorsement) (MRS 0701)
- Mold Remediator – Initial License for Out-of-state Applicants (Endorsement) – Inactive (MRS 0701)
- Mold Remediator – Initial by 10 Year Endorsement (MRS 0701)
- Mold Remediator – Professional Licensure for Military Personnel/Veterans/Military Spouses (MVL 003)
- Mold Remediator – Professional Licensure under the Servicemember Civil Relief Act (SCRA 1)
Continuing Education Provider and Course Approval
Examination Information
Fee Waiver Applications
- Florida Military Veteran Fee Waiver
- Florida National Guard Fee Waiver
- Military Personnel, Veterans and Military Spouses Licensing Fee Waiver
- Low Income Waiver of Licensing Fee
Note: If you have previously applied for your license, you may check your application status.
- Mold Assessor – Change of Status from Inactive to Active (MRS 0702)
- Mold Assessor – Change of Status from Active to Inactive (MRS 0702)
- Mold Assessor – Reinstatement of Null and Void License (MRS 0701)
- Mold Remediator – Change of Status from Inactive to Active (MRS 0702)
- Mold Remediator – Change of Status from Active to Inactive (MRS 0702)
- Mold Remediator – Reinstatement of Null and Void License (MRS 0701)
- Mold-Related Services – Request for Name Change or Address Change (MRS 0705)
Mold Assessors and Mold Remediators
Licenses expire July 31st every even year.
DBPR will send you a notification that the renewal period is open, at which time you can renew your license(s). This will be 90-120 days before the expiration. All notices will be provided via email. We encourage you to keep your information up-to-date and renew online. DBPR online services offer a quick and easy way to renew your license, find license requirements, apply for a license and update a license.
Before midnight EST on July 31st, 2024, you will need to complete the following requirements to renew your license:
- Complete the continuing education requirement; and
- Pay the renewal fee
See the “CE Requirements” tab for further information on Continuing Education to renew your license.
For more information concerning your license’s unique requirements, please click the relevant link below:
Continuing Education Providers
Continuing Education Provider licenses expire May 31st every odd year.
DBPR will send you a notification that the renewal period is open, at which time you can renew your license. This will be 90-120 days before the expiration. All notices will be provided via email. We encourage you to keep your information up-to-date and renew online. DBPR online services offer a quick and easy way to renew your license, find license requirements, apply for a license and update a license.
Before midnight EST on May 31, 2023, you will need to complete the renewal requirements. For more information, please click this link:
Renewal Information For CE Providers
We encourage you to renew online. However, you can mail your renewal form and fee to:
Department of Business and Professional Regulation
2601 Blair Stone Road
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783
Education Course List
Continuing Education (General)
You may also use the department’s Find a CE Course tool to locate specific subject areas or course topics.
| License Types | Continuing Education Requirements | Fee | Expiration Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Assessor | 14 hours of Department approved courses which are in subjects related to mold services. | $105.00 | 7/31/EVEN Year |
| Mold Remediator | 14 hours of Department approved courses which are in subjects related to mold services. | $105.00 | 7/31/EVEN Year |
Quick Links
Need Help?
All requests for publications, documents, forms, applications for licenses, permits and other similar certifications can be obtained by contacting the Customer Contact Center.
Division of Professions
Mold-Related Services Licensing Program
2601 Blair Stone Road
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0791
Telephone: 850.487.1395
Facsimile: 850.488.8040
