Step 2 - Ensure that you have the correct application
Download and review on-line applications
Initial applications are filed by entities seeking to establish a laboratory, those seeking to Change the Ownership of a laboratory, and also by existing laboratories that had to cease testing because an application to renew the license was not received by the Agency before the license expired. Initial applications are also filed by existing laboratories seeking to downgrade, upgrade or add a
specialty
. NOTE: Agency letters are often sent to applicants by certified mail. All letters are sent to the mailing address provided on the application. After submitting your application, please be prepared to accept and sign for any certified mail sent by the Agency. If the certified letter is sent back to the Agency as undeliverable or, in the case of those sent to the post office box, not accepted or not picked up, the application could be denied.
All Change of Ownership applications must be filed prior the effective date of the change. If they are not, then the laboratory will be operating without a license, which is a criminal offense and subject to fine. To assist applicants, there is a Change of Ownership application with an on-line application. NOTE: Change in Ownership means an event in which the licensee sells or otherwise transfers its ownership to a different individual or entity as evidenced by a change in federal employer identification number or taxpayer identification number, or an event in which 51 percent or more of the ownership, shares, membership, or controlling enterest of the licensee is in any manner transferred or otherwise assigned. This does not apply to a licensee that is publicly traded on a recognized stock exchange.. [see section 408.803(5), Florida Statutes]
Renewal applications are filed by existing laboratories seeking to renew their license.
