Polk Times

How many professional licenses are set to expire in the week ending Feb. 18 in Polk County, according to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)?

There are four professional licenses set to expire in the week ending Feb. 18.

In Polk County, 45,386 professional licenses are active.

Professional licenses are required in Florida for select services, such as barbers, detectives, and physical therapists, according to the guide startingyourbusiness.com. They are separate from business licenses but still managed by the state through the DBPR.

Florida has seen a significant change in the last three years in the regulation of licensing. The Centre Square calls it a “deregathon” due to the numerous bills trying to cut back on red tape.

Professional licenses expiring in Polk County in the week ending Feb. 18

Company Name	License Type	License Number	Date of License Expiration
Lakeland LDG #1291 Bpoe of US of Am, Inc.	Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco	ODP6300989	02/12/2023
Lakeland Downtown Development Authority	Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco	ODP6300982	02/17/2023
City of Haines City	Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco	ODP6300984	02/18/2023
LA Fiesta Del Florida, Inc.	Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco	ODP6300985	02/18/2023