What This API Does

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Florida Nurse License Verification

Verify RN, LPN, and APRN licenses issued by the Florida Board of Nursing. Returns license number, status (active/inactive/expired), issue and expiration dates, and any disciplinary actions on file.

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Florida Contractor License Verification

Verify general contractor, specialty, and trade licenses managed by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Returns license classification, bonding status, insurance info, and current standing.

More Florida License Types

🏠 Real Estate Agent → 🛡️ Insurance Agent → 🔨 General Contractor → ⚡ Electrician → 🔧 Plumber → ❄️ HVAC Technician →

Who Uses This API in Florida

Healthcare Staffing Agencies

Automate nurse credential verification for Florida placements. Reduce manual lookups from hours to seconds across fast-growing markets with high licensing volume.

Property Management Platforms

Verify contractor licenses before approving maintenance and renovation work on Florida properties. Protect against unlicensed operators.

HR & Compliance Teams

Build automated compliance workflows for rapidly growing healthcare networks and booming construction markets. Monitor license expirations and get ahead of renewal deadlines.

Florida Licensing Authorities

Nursing Licenses

Florida Board of Nursing

Governs RN, LPN/LVN, and APRN licensure in Florida. Handles initial licensing, renewals, and disciplinary proceedings.

Contractor Licenses

Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)

Oversees general contractor and specialty trade licensing in Florida. Maintains public records of license status, bonds, and complaints.

API Endpoints

POST /nurse/verify

Verify a nursing license in Florida

curl -X POST https://license-verify-api-production.up.railway.app/nurse/verify \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-RapidAPI-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "name": "Jane Doe",
    "state": "FL",
    "license_type": "RN"
  }'

POST /contractor/verify

Verify a contractor license in Florida

curl -X POST https://license-verify-api-production.up.railway.app/contractor/verify \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-RapidAPI-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "name": "John Smith",
    "state": "FL",
    "license_type": "General"
  }'

POST /batch

Verify multiple licenses at once — ideal for Florida staffing agencies processing bulk hires

curl -X POST https://license-verify-api-production.up.railway.app/batch \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-RapidAPI-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "requests": [
      { "type": "nurse", "name": "Jane Doe", "state": "FL", "license_type": "RN" },
      { "type": "contractor", "name": "John Smith", "state": "FL", "license_type": "General" }
    ]
  }'

Example Response

{
  "status": "found",
  "state": "FL",
  "license": {
    "name": "Jane Doe",
    "license_number": "FL-RN-2024-XXXXX",
    "license_type": "Registered Nurse",
    "status": "Active",
    "issue_date": "2020-06-15",
    "expiration_date": "2026-12-31",
    "board": "Florida Board of Nursing",
    "disciplinary_actions": []
  }
}

Pricing

Free

$0

50 requests/day

Pro

$9.99

1,000 requests/mo

Ultra

$29.99

5,000 requests/mo

Mega

$99.99

25,000 requests/mo

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FAQ — Florida License Verification

Which Florida license types can I verify?

Nursing: RN, LPN/LVN, APRN. Contractors: General, Specialty (electrical, plumbing, HVAC), and trade-specific classifications regulated by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

How current is the Florida license data?

Data is sourced from Florida's official licensing board databases. Results reflect the latest publicly available records from the Florida Board of Nursing and Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

Can I verify licenses across multiple states?

Yes. The same API works for all 50 states. Use the batch endpoint to verify Florida licenses alongside any other state in a single request.

Is there a free tier?

Yes — 50 free requests per day. No credit card required. Sign up on RapidAPI to get your key instantly.

License Verification API for Florida
Nurse & Contractor Licenses