WORKER'S COMPENSATION EXEMPTION FILING FEE

The Worker’s Compensation Exemption Filing Fee offered through 1 Exam Prep assists Florida contractors, tradespeople, and business owners in maintaining compliance with state regulations under the Florida Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC). This filing process applies to licensees registered with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) who seek exemption from workers’ compensation coverage as allowed by Florida Statute Chapter 440. The exemption applies primarily to construction contractors, including general, electrical, plumbing, and roofing license holders, ensuring they meet the required exemption criteria to operate legally within the state. 1 Exam Prep provides the structured application resources and official links needed for filing through the state’s online DWC Exemption Registry, supporting contractors’ business and licensing documentation accuracy for CILB and DBPR oversight.

1 Exam Prep will handle all the necessary paperwork and file your Application for Worker's Compensation Exemption. Certain individuals may obtain a Certificate of Election to be Exempt from Florida Worker's Compensation Law provided the following criteria are met:

Corporation:

• The corporation must be registered and listed as active with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations.
• The applicant must be listed as an officer of the corporation in the records of the Florida Department of State.
• The applicant must attest to a minimum 10 percent ownership of the corporation.
• No more than three officers of a corporation or of any group of affiliated corporations (including LLCs) may elect to be exempt.
• Applicant cannot be affiliated with an ACTIVE Stop Work Order (SWO), Order of Penalty Assessment (OPA) or Working in Violation (WIV).
• An applicant associated with a payment that is insufficient is not eligible for an exemption.

Limited Liability Company (LLC):

• The LLC must be registered and listed as active with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations.
• The applicant must attest to a minimum 10 percent ownership of the LLC.
• No more than three officers of an LLC or of any group of affiliated LLCs (including corporations) may elect to be exempt.
• Applicant cannot be affiliated with an ACTIVE Stop Work Order (SWO), Order of Penalty Assessment (OPA) or Working in Violation (WIV).
• An applicant associated with a payment that is insufficient is not eligible for an exemption.

A state driver license number or Florida ID number is required to obtain a Certificate of Election to be Exempt.