Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Employee Directory
Government AdministrationFlorida, United States501-1000 Employees
The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) is a state government agency responsible for licensing and regulating a broad range of businesses and professionals in Florida. Its remit includes fields such as cosmetology, veterinary medicine, real estate, and pari-mutuel wagering facilities. The department pursues its purpose through day-to-day operations that emphasize efficient licensing and fair regulation. DBPR operates within the executive branch of the Florida government and its structure is determined by state statutes, including Chapter 120 and Section 20.165. Based in Tallahassee, Florida, the agency is described as a mid-sized state regulatory body with a staffing scale in the hundreds. In January 2025, the department launched a condominium information and resources website to provide guidance for stakeholders navigating regulatory changes.