License Renewal Information
All licenses are renewed on a two year cycle. This means that all
licenses must be renewed by April 30, in odd numbered years to continue
performing the duties of an operator. A license is categorized in one of
two statuses. A license will be maintained in either an Active
or Inactive status.
Active Status - Licenses in an Active status are
considered to be in good standing in which the operator is allowed to
work. Generally, this means that the licensee has complied with all
licensure and renewal requirements and has not had their license
suspended or revoked.
Inactive Status – Licenses in an Inactive status are
considered to be delinquent and the operator is prohibited from
working. Generally, this means that the licensee has not complied with
all requirements to renew their license. Usually the licensee has failed
to pay the required renewal fee and/or complete the required amount of
continuing education. An inactive license which is not reactivated
before the end of the current biennial licensure period shall expire and
become Null & Void. The licensee will then be required to apply
as an original candidate for examination and restart the certification
process. No exceptions.
Renewal Notices
As a courtesy to each licensee, the department mails a renewal notice
to every licensee (Active & Inactive) ninety (90) days prior to the
license expiration date. The renewal notices are sent to the current
address of record on file with the Operator Certification Program.
Please remember that it is the responsibility of the licensee to monitor
the expiration date of their license and to provide the department with
accurate and current information.
Each renewal notice will contain the following information:
- Licensee’s name, address, license type & license level
- Instructions on how to renew
- Applicable Renewal Fee(s)
- Current number of CEU’s completed
- Required number of CEU’s
- Space for Address/Name changes
By submitting the appropriate fees for renewal to the Department,
a licensee affirms compliance with all requirements for renewal,
including continuing education credits.
Failure to comply with license renewal requirements, or making a
false statement as to such compliance, will subject the applicant to
disciplinary action or criminal prosecution.
Renewal Fees
The following tables show the applicable fees required for renewal.
Please make all checks or money orders payable to: Department of
Environmental Protection.
Active License Renewal Fees
| On or Before Expiration Date
|
License Levels |
After the Expiration Date |
| $75 |
Level A |
$175 |
| $75 |
Level B |
$175 |
| $75 |
Level C |
$175 |
| $50 |
Level D |
$150 |
Inactive License Renewal Fees
| On or Before Expiration Date
|
License Levels |
After the Expiration Date |
| $250 |
Level A |
License becomes Null & Void |
| $250 |
Level B |
License becomes Null & Void |
| $250 |
Level C |
License becomes Null & Void |
| $200 |
Level D |
License becomes Null & Void |
Continuing Education (CEUs)
CEUs are required for renewal of operator licenses. This requirement
became effective for licenses renewed after the April 30, 2001
expiration date. CEUs must be received and approved by the Department
for credit to be given. The required number of units shall be earned
within the current licensure cycle. Completing an approved training
course for the next higher level of license during a renewal cycle will
satisfy the CEU requirement for that cycle. A request for renewal shall
be denied if required continuing education cannot be confirmed.
Additionally, the renewal fee shall not be refunded if the license is
denied because of insufficient continuing education units.
Topics for continuing education include operation and control of a
treatment plant, troubleshooting treatment processes, health and safety,
employee and community right-to-know notification procedures, toxic and
hazardous materials handling procedures, solids and residuals control,
supervision and management, basic chemistry and biology, mathematics of
the treatment process, laboratory sampling procedures, equipment
maintenance and repair, computer applications for water or wastewater
treatment, blue print reading, government rules and procedures.
Denial of License Renewal
The Department shall deny an application for renewal of a license for
any of the following reasons:
- Submission of false or misleading information on the renewal
request.
- Submission of a non-redeemable check with the renewal request.
- Failure to supply information needed to complete renewal request.
- Fraud or cheating on an examination.
- Revoked or suspended license in Florida or another state.
- Failure to complete the required amount of continuing education.
Upon denial of renewal of a license, the Department shall give
written notice to the person involved. Within 21 days from receipt of
notice, the person affected may petition for an administrative hearing
under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S.
Need further assistance or information regarding the program?
Please feel free to call us at 850/245-7500 or write to us at:
Operator Certification Program
Bureau of Water Facilities Funding
2600 Blair Stone Road, MS 3506
Tallahassee, FL 32399-2400
