The garage door installation specialty is one of the newer Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) categories. It was created in rule 61G4-15.100, effective May 5, 2024, and its exam is short: 50 questions in 2.5 hours.
What the license covers
Rule 61G4-15.100(1)(k) says a garage door installation specialty contractor may "fabricate, assemble, handle, erect, install, dismantle, adjust, alter, repair, and service garage doors," including all types of garage doors and the related hardware and operating devices.
The electrical line
| Work | Allowed? |
|---|---|
| Low voltage wiring for safety features | Yes |
| Cord-and-cap connection of devices, motors and equipment | Yes |
| Wire removal or rewiring | No, subcontract to a licensed electrical contractor |
| Installing receptacles, lights and switches | No, subcontract |
The rule also lets the contractor subcontract with other licensed contractors for work directly related to installing the garage door.
Certification
The rule provides for state certification with the same procedures and fees as other CILB certifications (61G4-15.100(2)).
Eligibility
F.S. 489.111(2): 18 years old, good moral character, and one experience route (4 years as a skilled worker or foreman with 1 year as foreman, a relevant degree plus 1 year, or a listed experience and college-credit combination).
The exams
| Exam | Scored questions | Time | Passing score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business and Finance | 120 | 6.5 hours | 70% |
| Garage Door Installation trade knowledge | 50 | 2.5 hours | 70% |
Content outline (May 2026)
| Area | Topic | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction (scopes, standards, regulations) | 9% |
| 2 | Tools, equipment and materials | 15% |
| 3 | Technical knowledge | 27% |
| 4 | Installation procedures | 24% |
| 5 | Repair and maintenance | 13% |
| 6 | Electrical work and safety | 5% |
| 7 | Health and safety | 7% |
Reference list overview
- DASMA (Door and Access Systems Manufacturers Association) technical material
- Florida Building Code: Building and Residential (2023)
- Wiring Simplified
- Code of Federal Regulations, Title 16, Chapter II, Part 1211
- Rule 61G4-15.100 itself
- Contractors Manual; OSHA 29 CFR 1926
Exam volume
Pearson VUE exam performance reports show 50 graded garage door attempts in 2025, all first attempts, up from 7 in 2024. The state-wide first-time pass rate in 2025 was 94%, on a small sample.
Steps
- Document garage door experience under 489.111.
- Register with Professional Testing, Inc. and schedule both exams at Pearson VUE.
- Pass both at 70%.
- Apply to the CILB for certification.
FAQ
Can I install the opener and plug it in? Yes. Cord-and-cap connection and low voltage safety wiring are allowed. A new receptacle is electrical contractor work.
Do I need this license for hurricane-rated garage doors? The rule covers all types of garage doors. Local building departments set permit requirements.
Is the trade exam hard? It is 50 questions in 2.5 hours, open book. Most of the effort for new candidates is the 120-question Business and Finance exam.
Next step
Garage door candidates take the same Business and Finance exam as every CILB contractor. Prepare with our Florida Business and Finance Exam Prep.
Practice questions
A certified roofing contractor forms an LLC and wants to contract under the LLC's name. What must she do?
- ANothing; her individual certificate automatically covers any entity she owns
- BHave the LLC take the state exam in its own name
- CApply for certification as the qualifying agent of the LLC
- DRegister the LLC only with the local building department
Show answer
Answer: C. Under F.S. 489.119(2), an applicant who will contract as a business organization (partnership, corporation, business trust, or other legal entity) must apply to be the qualifying agent of that organization. An individual certificate does not carry over to an entity automatically.
Source: F.S. 489.119(2)
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