(1) Unless exempt, a special unlicensed activity fee of $5.00 per licensee shall be imposed on each initial license and each renewal of a license under chapter 497, F.S. These funds shall be used by the Department to identify and combat unlicensed activity which violates the provisions of chapter 497, F.S.

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    (2) A member of the United States Armed Forces, such member’s spouse, and a veteran of the United States Armed Forces who separated from service within 2 years preceding the application for licensure are exempt from the special unlicensed activity fee associated with initial licensure. The military record must show such member is currently in good standing or such veteran was honorably discharged.
    (3) The fee for a name change on a license is $25. The original of the current license must be returned to the Department before a license in the changed name will be issued. A request for a name change for business entities shall be submitted to the Department on Form DFS-N1-1764, “”Change of Name & Request for Revised License Certificate – Entities,”” effective 10/06. A request for a name change for individuals shall be submitted to the Department on Form DFS-N1-1765, “”Change of Name & Request for Revised License Certificate – Individuals,”” effective 10/06. Both forms are incorporated by reference in Fl. Admin. Code R. 69K-1.001
    (4) The fee for a duplicate license is $25. A request for a duplicate license shall be submitted to the Department on Form DFS-N1-1766, “”Request for Duplicate License,”” effective 10/06, which is incorporated by reference in Fl. Admin. Code R. 69K-1.001
    (5) The fee for certification of public records is $5.00.
Rulemaking Authority 497.103(5)(b), 497.140(4), (5), 497.161(1)(d) FS. Law Implemented 497.140(4), (5), (6), 497.161(1)(d) FS. History-New 10-6-08, Amended 2-20-19.