If your Florida CAM license has been expired for more than two years, its status is "Null and Void." You cannot simply renew it. However, you generally do not need to retake the State Exam to get your license back. You must either apply for Hardship Reinstatement or Re-Apply as a new applicant, depending on your circumstances.
Option 1: Hardship Reinstatement (Form CAM 5)
If you failed to renew your license due to illness or economic hardship, you may petition the DBPR to reinstate your original license.
Form: Submit DBPR Form CAM 5 (Application for Reinstatement).
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Requirements:
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Written explanation and proof of the hardship/illness.
Proof of completing the 16-Hour Pre-Licensing Course (must be recent).
Payment of applicable fees.
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Exam: You are not required to take the state exam.
Option 2: Re-Application (New License)
If you do not qualify for hardship (or your petition is denied), you must apply for a new license.
Process: Submit an initial application for licensure as if you were a new candidate.
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Requirements:
Complete the 16-Hour Pre-Licensing Course again (to ensure you are up to date with current statutes).
Complete electronic fingerprinting.
Exam: According to current DBPR guidance for former licensees, you are generally not required to retake the state examination even when reapplying, provided you held a valid license previously.
Next Steps
Enroll: Retake the CAM 16-Hour Pre-Licensing Course to satisfy the education requirement for either option.
Contact: For clarification on your specific status, contact the DBPR Customer Contact Center at (850) 487-1395 or via their Online Support Page.