Florida Mold License Renewal: The 14-Hour CE Breakdown, $105 Fee and July 31 Deadline

Earning your Florida mold license is only the first milestone. Every licensed Mold-Related Services Assessor (MRSA) and Mold-Related Services Remediator (MRSR) has to renew on a fixed two-year cycle. Missing the cycle can take you off the job until your status is fixed. This guide explains exactly what the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) expects at renewal time, so you can plan your continuing education well before the deadline.

Quick Answer

Florida mold assessors and remediators renew every two years. To renew, you need two things before midnight on July 31 of each even-numbered year:

• 14 hours of DBPR-approved continuing education
• a $105 renewal fee

The 14 hours must include at least 6 hours of water and moisture intrusion, 4 hours of mold and mold safety, 2 hours of report writing, and 2 hours of standards of practice.

Who Needs to Renew?

The requirement applies to every mold-related services licensee in Florida. DBPR states that both active and inactive licensees must complete 14 hours of continuing education to renew. Moving your license to inactive status does not pause the education requirement.

DBPR lists the renewal fee separately for the Mold Assessor and Mold Remediator license types. If you hold both licenses, plan on renewing each one.

The 14-Hour CE Breakdown Under Rule 61-31.504

Florida does not accept just any 14 hours of training. Rule 61-31.504 of the Florida Administrative Code sets minimum hours in four subject areas:

• Water and moisture intrusion: 6 hours minimum. Covers how water enters and moves through buildings, which is the root cause of most mold problems.
• Mold and mold safety: 4 hours minimum. Covers microbial growth, health effects and worker protection.
• Report writing: 2 hours minimum. Covers clear, defensible documentation for clients, adjusters and attorneys.
• Standards of practice: 2 hours minimum. Covers Florida’s minimum standards for assessors (Rule 61-31.701) and remediators (Rule 61-31.702).

Two other rules matter when you choose a course:

• Courses must have prior approval from the DBPR Mold-Related Services Licensing Program to count toward renewal.
• Instructors of approved courses must hold an active or inactive Florida mold assessor or mold remediator license.

Before you register anywhere, confirm that the course is DBPR-approved and that the instructor is licensed.

The $105 Fee and the July 31 Deadline

DBPR lists a $105 renewal fee for each mold license type. The deadline is midnight Eastern time on July 31 of every even-numbered year.

The most recent cycle closed on July 31, 2026, and the next deadline is July 31, 2028. That gives you plenty of runway, but CE seats fill up quickly in the months before a deadline. Completing your hours early means you aren’t competing for a spot in June 2028.

How to Renew Your Florida Mold License, Step by Step

1. Check your current status. Use the DBPR database to verify your Florida mold license status and confirm your expiration date.
2. Complete 14 approved CE hours. Make sure the course covers all four required subject areas.
3. Keep your certificate of completion. Store it with your license records in case DBPR asks for proof.
4. Pay the renewal fee online. Log in to your account at MyFloridaLicense.com and submit the $105 fee for each license you hold.
5. Confirm your insurance is current. Florida Statute 468.8421 sets the minimums:
• Mold assessors must maintain at least $1 million in general liability and errors and omissions coverage for both preliminary and post-remediation assessment.
• Mold remediators must carry at least $1 million in general liability coverage that specifically includes mold-related claims.

For the full set of licensing rules, review our Florida mold license requirements page.

What If You Missed the July 31, 2026 Deadline?

A license that was not renewed by the deadline is no longer current. Do not perform mold-related services until the issue is resolved.

The path back depends on how long the license has been lapsed. In most cases it involves completing the 14 CE hours and paying additional fees. Our guide to reinstatement steps for an expired mold license explains the process. For a look at every state cost involved, see the full breakdown of Florida mold license fees.

Choosing the Right CE Course

Fourteen hours is a real time investment, so treat it as professional development rather than a box to check. Look for a course that:

• covers the four required subjects in depth rather than skimming them
• uses current industry standards such as IICRC S520
• includes real field case studies
• is taught by an instructor who actively works in the field

NIAQI’s 14-hour IAQ Professional Development CEU course is available in person and online. It is taught by Heather Delaporte, a licensed mold assessor (MRSA) with more than 20 years of experience in indoor air quality. The course fulfills the full biennial requirement, so one course covers your entire renewal.

Plan Ahead and Stay Licensed

Renewal is simple when you plan for it:

• 14 approved hours split across four subject areas
• a $105 fee per license
• a firm July 31 deadline every even year

Put the 2028 date on your calendar now and book your CE early. If you are new to the field and not yet licensed, you can earn your mold assessor or remediator license through NIAQI’s state-approved course.