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1 1 of 9 State of Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Application for Initial Military/Veteran Application for Professional Licensure Form # DBPR MVL 003 General Information: This application is for any individual that holds a valid license for the corresponding profession in another state, District of Columbia, any possession or territory of the United States, or any foreign jurisdiction; and is currently serving, or has formerly served, and received an honorable discharge, as an active duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States, or a spouse or surviving spouse of such member. Note: Fees are waived for all professions with the exception of the federally required $ National Registry fee for Certified General Appraiser and Certified Residential Appraiser applicants.

2 APPLICATION CHECKLIST IMPORTANT Submit all items on the checklist below with your application to ensure faster processing. Please mail your completed application, documentation and required fee(s) to: Department of Business and Professional Regulation 2601 Blair Stone Road Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS ALL license applicants must: Complete this entire application. Submit electronic fingerprints. See Section 1(b) of Instructions. Submit a certificate of licensure. Submit a copy of the statutes and/or rules from your jurisdiction that define the scope of work covered under your current license. Submit proof that you meet the military/spouse requirements as set forth in s. (3)(a)(1), Florida Statutes. o Applicants currently serving as an active duty member of the United States Armed Forces must provide a copy of his/her military orders.

3 O Applicants that formerly served as an active duty member of the United States Armed Forces must provide a DD-214 or NGB-22 as proof of honorable discharge. o Spouses of a current or former active duty member of the United States Armed Forces must provide a copy of your marriage certificate to the military service member and one of the following: A copy of your spouse s military orders if spouse is currently serving A copy of your spouse s DD-214 or NGB-22 if spouse formerly served o Surviving spouses of a former active duty member of the United States Armed Forces must provide both of the following: A copy of your marriage certificate to the military service member A copy of your spouse s DD-1300 Certified General Appraiser and Certified Residential Appraiser applicants must also: Submit the National Registry fee in the amount of $ (make check payable to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation).

4 Registered Trainee Appraiser applicants must also: Submit evidence of completion of 100 hours of approved qualifying education courses in subjects related to real estate appraisal within 5 years of the date the application is received by the Department . See Rule , FAC. The 100 hours includes completion of the 15-hour National Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice course within 2 years of the date the application is received by the Department . Note: Fees are waived for all professions with the exception of the federally required $ National Registry fee for Certified General Appraiser and Certified Residential Appraiser applicants. DBPR MVL 003 Initial Military/Veteran Application for Professional Licensure Incorporated by Rule Eff.

5 Date July 2017 2 of 9 Instructions If you have any questions or need assistance in completing this application, please contact the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Customer Contact Center, at 1. General Requirements for Licensure a. This form is required if you are applying for licensure based on holding a valid license for the profession in another state, District of Columbia, any possession or territory of the United States, or any foreign jurisdiction and you are or were an active duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States, or a spouse or surviving spouse of such member. i. You may be issued a Florida license only if the scope of work covered under your existing Professional license is covered under the scope of work for the license you are seeking to acquire.

6 B. ELECTRONIC FINGERPRINTING: i. All applications for initial licensure or changes of status are required to have a criminal background check performed by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Department of Business and Professional Regulation only accepts electronic fingerprinting service offered by Livescan device vendors approved by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and listed at their site. You can view the vendor options and contact information at Livescan Device Vendors List. Fingerprint results are valid for 12 months from the date of submission. ii. If you are located outside of the state of Florida , or if you have any questions regarding the electronic fingerprinting process, please view the Electronic Fingerprinting FAQ.

7 C. INSURANCE/BONDING: i. If applicable, applicant must comply with all insurance and/or bonding requirements as required by the Florida laws and rules governing the license sought. d. It is your responsibility to become aware of all of the Florida laws, rules, and regulations governing your particular Professional license. Obtaining a license by providing misleading or fraudulent information could lead to revocation and other disciplinary actions by the Department . e. You will be held accountable for all the Florida laws, rules, and regulations governing this license from the day you begin to practice. 2. Application Instructions (by section) a. Section I License Type i. Visit to get information regarding the rules and regulations governing each board and the scope of work covered under each license type.

8 Ii. The profession names are in bold, with any applicable license types underneath. b. Section II Applicant Personal Information i. Fill out each section completely. A social security number is required in order to apply for any individual license within the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. ii. In the Full Legal Name section, applicants must use the name as it appears on his or her social security card. Do not use any nicknames or initials. Please list any aliases or prior names in the prior name information section. iii. Applicants must furnish at least one physical address , not a Box. iv. Applicants must provide information on current or prior licenses held in Florida or any other state, territory or jurisdiction of the United States or in any foreign national jurisdiction.

9 C. Section III(a), (b), and (c) Background Questions and Explanation for Background Questions i. Question 1: (1) If you answer yes to this question, you must complete Section III (b) [make additional copies as necessary] of the application and provide a copy of the arrest report, copies of the disposition or final order(s), and documentation proving all sanctions have been served and satisfied. You must supply this documentation for each occurrence. If you are unable to supply this documentation, a certified statement from the clerk of court for the relevant jurisdiction stating the status of records is required. (2) If you are still on probation, you must supply a letter from your probation officer, on official letterhead, stating the status of your probation. ii.

10 Question 2: DBPR MVL 003 Initial Military/Veteran Application for Professional Licensure Incorporated by Rule Eff. Date July 2017 3 of 9 (1) If you answer yes to this question, you must complete Section III (b) [make additional copies as necessary] of the application and provide a copy of the judgment or decree. You must also supply documentation proving all sanctions have been served and satisfied, or if not, stating the current status of any proceedings. iii. Question 3: (1) If you answer yes to this question, you must complete Section III (c) [make additional copies as necessary] of the application and supply copies of documentation explaining the denial or pending action.