CGC License #CGC1539896 - What It Means for Your Broward County Project
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- CGC1539896 - This Is NVN Construction's Florida Contractor License Number
#CGC1539896 - This Is NVN Construction's Florida Contractor License Number
CGC1539896 is a Florida Certified General Contractor license issued by the DBPR under Florida Statute 489.
Florida Statute 489 governing contractor licensing — the state law governing contractor licensing — defines what each license class covers, what work requires a licensed contractor, and the penalties for contracting without one. The CGC designation is the broadest residential and commercial construction license class available under that statute.
NVN Construction holds this license. That is not a claim. It is a searchable public record.
Here is what the license number tells you before you make a single phone call:
License Class
Certified General Contractor
Issuing Authority
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) — the state agency responsible for contractor licensing
Governing Statute
Florida Statute 489
Verification Tool
DBPR License Lookup at myfloridalicense.com — a free public search that returns active status, license type, and any disciplinary actions on file
The DBPR License Lookup is the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s public search tool. Any Broward homeowner can enter a contractor’s name or license number to confirm active status in real time. No third-party service needed. No fee.
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Learn more about NVN Construction’s licensed general contracting background to understand the experience behind the license.
Statewide CGC Authority vs. Registered License: What the Difference Means in Broward County
A Certified General Contractor license is valid in every Florida county — a Registered license is not.
This distinction matters the moment a permit is filed. Florida contractor licenses come in two types: Certified and Registered. A Registered license is tied to the specific county or municipality where the contractor originally qualified. It does not automatically authorize permit pulls in other jurisdictions.
What CGC1539896 Means in Practice
CGC1539896 is a Certified license. That means NVN Construction can submit permits directly to Broward County Building Services — and to any other Florida county — without additional county-level registration. No secondary qualification step. No local sponsor contractor required.
The Broward-specific implication: Broward County Building Services accepts permit applications from Certified General Contractors without requiring a separate county registration. For more detail on how Broward County permit submissions work, including what documentation is required at intake, see our permit guide. A contractor holding only a Registered license issued in another county cannot legally pull permits in Broward without additional steps — steps that take time and sometimes require a local qualifying agent.
License reciprocity — the provision that allows a Certified license to operate statewide — is what makes that direct permit submission possible. NVN’s CGC1539896 carries that authority by license class, not by exception.
This is the operational difference between a permit submitted on day one and a permit delayed by qualification paperwork.
What Happens on a Broward Project When the Permit Is Filed Under the Wrong License Class
The right work, done under the wrong license class, can result in a stop-work order on a Broward County project.
Here is a scenario that appears in Broward County permit records more often than homeowners realize.
A roofing crew completes a full replacement on a Broward home. The work is quality. The materials meet code. But the permit was pulled under a Specialty Contractor license – a single-trade license that does not carry authority for structural scope. During demo, a deck repair was required. That structural work falls outside the pulling contractor’s license authority. The permit is flagged during inspection.
Result: a stop-work order – an official notice from Broward County that halts all construction – and a scope review before the permit can be reinstated.
The homeowner hired a contractor. They paid a deposit. The crew showed up. A Certified General Contractor license covers structural work, trade coordination, and full-scope residential construction. When a project’s scope expands – as it often does once demo begins – a CGC has the license authority to absorb that expansion. No permit amendment required to cover what gets found after the walls come down.
Unlicensed contracting – performing construction work in Florida for compensation without the required state license – is a first-degree misdemeanor under Florida law. It voids any permit associated with the work. Working within the correct license class protects the permit and the homeowner’s investment. The license class matters.
Active Status, License Type, and DBPR Disciplinary Record - All Searchable Before You Call
Any Broward homeowner can verify CGC1539896 in real time at myfloridalicense.com — no account required.
The DBPR License Lookup returns three things every homeowner should check before hiring any contractor:
01
Active status.
A Florida contractor license must be renewed on a two-year cycle. An expired license is not a valid license. Active status confirms the license is current as of the date you search.
02
License type.
The search confirms whether the license is a CGC, a CBC (Certified Building Contractor), a Specialty license, or a Registered variant. This tells you what the contractor is legally authorized to do.
03
Disciplinary record.
If the DBPR has taken any action against the license holder — complaint findings, fines, suspension, revocation — that record appears in the search result. A clean record is confirmed, not assumed.
The DBPR search also returns the license holder’s legal name, the mailing address on file, and the date the license was originally issued. If a contractor’s business name doesn’t match the name on the license, that is worth a conversation before the contract is signed.
NVN Construction’s CGC1539896 is active, in good standing, and searchable at myfloridalicense.com right now.
Beyond the License
Contractor bond and insurance — the financial protections required alongside a Florida CGC license — are separate from the license itself. General liability insurance and a surety bond protect the homeowner if work is not completed or causes property damage. Verifying license status and requesting current insurance certificates are two separate steps. Both matter.
CGC vs. CBC vs. Registered: Which Florida License Class Covers Your Broward Project
The broadest Florida contractor license class for residential projects is the Certified General Contractor.
Florida homeowners encounter several license types when hiring contractors. The differences are not cosmetic. They determine what a contractor can legally build and permit.
| License Type | What It Covers | Broward County Permit Authority |
|---|---|---|
|
CGC Certified General Contractor |
Full-scope residential and commercial construction, including structural work, all trade coordination, and projects of any size | Statewide — no county registration required |
|
CBC Certified Building Contractor |
Residential and commercial construction with some scope limitations compared to a CGC; does not cover all structural classifications | Statewide — but narrower scope than CGC |
| Specialty Contractor | A single trade — roofing only, electrical only, plumbing only — as defined in the specialty license class | Statewide within licensed trade only |
|
Registered License (any class) |
The same scope as the equivalent Certified class, but valid only in the county or municipality where the contractor originally qualified | County-specific — requires additional registration to pull Broward permits if originally qualified elsewhere |
CGC vs. CBC — both are Florida contractor licenses, but they differ in scope. A CGC covers a broader range of project types than a CBC, including structural work and projects of any size. For a Broward homeowner planning a kitchen remodel, bathroom renovation, roof replacement, attic insulation, or impact window installation — a CGC covers every trade involved.
That is what CGC1539896 authorizes on a Broward project. Full scope. Statewide authority. One license class that covers the work without a second contractor’s name on the permit.
What Florida Statute 489 Requires NVN to Maintain for CGC1539896 to Stay Active
Florida Statute 489 requires active CGC holders to carry insurance, renew every two years, and complete continuing education.
Active status is not automatic. A CGC license requires ongoing maintenance. Here is what Florida Statute 489 mandates for CGC1539896 to remain valid, including the Florida Building Code requirements for Broward remodels that licensed contractor work must satisfy:
01
Renewal cycle.
Florida contractor licenses renew every two years. A license not renewed by the expiration date moves to inactive or null status. An inactive license cannot pull permits.
02
Continuing education.
CGC license holders must complete 14 hours of continuing education per renewal cycle. This includes at least one hour on workplace safety, one hour on workers’ compensation, and one hour on business practices. The remaining hours cover construction-specific technical content. This requirement keeps license holders current on Florida Building Code updates, which have changed across recent code editions.
03
General liability insurance.
A minimum general liability policy must be maintained and documented with the DBPR. If the policy lapses, the license status is affected.
04
Workers’ compensation compliance.
Florida law requires contractors to maintain workers’ compensation coverage or document an exemption. This documentation is tied to the license record and can be verified separately through the Florida Division of Workers’ Compensation.
Every requirement above must be met continuously — not just at license issuance — for CGC1539896 to remain active. The DBPR search you run today reflects whether all of those conditions are currently satisfied.
The continuing education requirement is the detail most homeowners never think to ask about. It is also the one that keeps a licensed contractor current on code changes that directly affect the quality and compliance of your project.
Where CGC1539896 Authorizes NVN to Pull Permits in Florida
CGC1539896 is a Certified license — it authorizes NVN Construction to pull permits in any Florida county.
NVN Construction operates in Broward County, FL. That is where the work gets done. But permit authority — the legal right to submit permit applications to a building department — under a Certified license is not geographically restricted to one county.
Broward County Building Services is the primary building department for unincorporated Broward. Within the county’s 31 municipalities, some cities maintain their own plan review offices — Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, Davie, and Plantation each run their own permit intake process. CGC1539896 authorizes NVN to submit permits to all of them without additional county or municipal registration.
That statewide permit authority is the practical difference between a Certified license and a Registered one. For a Broward homeowner, it means the contractor you hire is not administratively limited to a specific permit window or jurisdiction.
Broward Service Area
NVN serves homeowners throughout Broward County — from Coral Springs and Coconut Creek in the north to Hallandale Beach and Dania Beach in the south, and across inland communities including Plantation, Davie, Tamarac, Miramar, and Pembroke Pines.
CGC1539896 is the license on every permit filed in every one of those jurisdictions.
For a detailed look at how NVN manages permits and project timelines from intake through inspection, see our project process overview.
Look Up CGC1539896 Now - Then Call to Discuss Your Broward Project
Verify CGC1539896 at myfloridalicense.com, then call NVN Construction.
The license is searchable right now. Active status, license type, and DBPR record — all public, all verifiable, all available before you spend a minute on a phone call.
Once you’ve looked it up, call us directly. We’ll schedule a free on-site assessment at your Broward County property. The same CGC license holder who appears in that DBPR record is the one who shows up, reviews your permit history, and files the permit on your project.
Does hiring a CGC licensed contractor cost more than hiring a specialty contractor in Florida?
Not necessarily – the CGC license class affects what a contractor can legally do, not what they charge. A specialty contractor (roofing-only, for example) may quote less, but cannot legally absorb structural work found during demo. If the scope expands mid-project and requires a second licensed contractor, total cost rises. One CGC covering the full scope often costs less overall than two separate licensed contractors coordinating the same job.
Can I pull my own permit in Broward County without hiring a licensed contractor?
Yes – Florida law includes an owner-builder exemption that allows a homeowner to pull permits for work on their own primary residence. Broward County Building Services requires the homeowner to sign an affidavit acknowledging personal responsibility for all code compliance and inspections. This exemption does not apply to investment properties, rental units, or homes the owner plans to sell within one year of permit issuance.
What happens to my project if the contractor's license expires while work is in progress?
An expired CGC license voids the contractor’s permit authority – the permit becomes invalid until a licensed contractor is substituted as contractor of record. Broward County Building Services can issue a stop-work order on any open permit where the pulling contractor’s license has lapsed. The homeowner should verify active license status through the DBPR License Lookup at myfloridalicense.com before signing any contract and again before the first inspection is scheduled.
How do I know the license number on the website belongs to the person who actually shows up?
Run the DBPR search at myfloridalicense.com and compare the license holder’s legal name to the name on your contract. Florida law requires the CGC of record to supervise the work and sign the permit application. CGC1539896 is issued to a specific individual – that name is in the public DBPR record. If the name on the permit doesn’t match the person directing the crew, raise it before work begins.
My neighbor used an unlicensed contractor and the work looks fine. Why does the license actually matter?
Unpermitted work done by an unlicensed contractor becomes a problem at two specific moments: a home sale and an insurance claim. Florida title companies flag unpermitted work during closing – buyers can walk or demand escrow. Insurance companies deny storm damage claims when the damaged component was installed without a permit. The work looking fine today doesn’t protect the homeowner when either of those events occurs. A licensed contractor’s permit creates the record that protects the property’s value.
Do Broward County's 31 municipalities each require a separate contractor registration on top of the state CGC license?
No – a Florida Certified license like CGC1539896 authorizes permit submissions to every Broward municipality without additional local registration. Cities including Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs, and Pembroke Pines each run their own plan review offices, but they accept Certified contractor submissions directly. Only a Registered license – one tied to a specific jurisdiction – would require additional steps to pull permits outside its original qualifying county.
What's the difference between a Florida contractor license and a Florida business license?
They are two separate documents that serve different legal purposes. A Florida business license (called a “business tax receipt” at the county level) registers a company’s right to operate commercially in a jurisdiction – it does not authorize construction work. A CGC license issued by the DBPR under Florida Statute 489 is the credential that authorizes a contractor to perform and permit construction. A company can hold a valid business license and still be unlicensed to do construction work.
How much faster does permit submission go when a CGC pulls the permit directly vs. waiting on a subcontractor to qualify?
A CGC submits permits directly to the building department on day one – no secondary qualification step, no local sponsor required. When a specialty subcontractor needs to qualify or obtain a county registration before pulling a permit in a new jurisdiction, that process can add one to four weeks before a permit application is even filed. In Broward County, where plan review queues are active year-round, eliminating that pre-submission delay compresses the total project timeline from the start.