Any individual who performs the services of a recovery agent must have a Class “E” license.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for a license, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Be a citizen or legal resident alien of the United States or have been granted authority to work in this country by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Training/Experience
An applicant must have one year of lawfully gained, verifiable, full-time experience or training in one, or a combination of more than one, of the following:
- Repossession of motor vehicles, mobile homes, motorboats, aircraft, personal watercraft, all-terrain vehicles, farm equipment or industrial equipment.
- Work as a Class "EE" licensed recovery agent intern.
- Relevant military training or education received and completed during service in the U.S. armed forces.
You must submit with your application proof of successful completion of 40 hours of professional training provided by a recovery agent school or training facility licensed by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Failure to do so will result in the denial of your application.
Application Instructions
Complete a Class "E" Recovery Agent License Application [ Adobe PDF Document ].
Submit your application to:
- The Regional Office nearest you or
- Mail it to: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Licensing, P.O. Box 5767, Tallahassee, FL 32314-5767