DBPR Compliance
How Call Charlie uses Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation data in full compliance with Florida public records law.
Legal Basis
All contractor data displayed on Call Charlie is derived from public records maintained by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) pursuant to Florida Statutes § 119.01 — the Florida Public Records Act.
This law establishes that government records are open for inspection and copying by any person, and Call Charlie exercises this right to make contractor licensing data more accessible to Florida residents.
What We Display
Public Record Data
- Licensee name and business name (as filed with DBPR)
- License number, type, and classification
- License status (active, inactive, suspended, revoked)
- Effective and expiration dates
- County and city of record
- Disciplinary actions (if any)
What We Do Not Do
- We do not endorse, recommend, or guarantee any contractor
- We do not verify information beyond what DBPR provides
- We do not display private or non-public information
- We do not charge homeowners for access to public record data
Data Accuracy
While we strive to keep data current, DBPR records change as licenses are renewed, suspended, or revoked. Always verify current license status directly at myfloridalicense.com.
Corrections
If you believe any information displayed is incorrect, please contact us. For changes to your DBPR record itself, contact the Florida DBPR directly.