Florida § 489.121 - Emergency registration upon death of contractor.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 489.121 — Emergency registration upon death of contractor., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 489.121. Emergency registration upon death of contractor.
If an incomplete contract exists at the time of death of a contractor, the contract may be completed by any person even though not certified or registered. Such person shall notify the board, within 30 days after the death of the contractor, of his or her name and address, knowledge of the contract, and ability to complete it. If the board approves, he or she may proceed with the contract. For purposes of this section, an incomplete contract is one which has been awarded to, or entered into by, the contractor before his or her death, or on which he or she was the low bidder and the contract is subsequently awarded to him or her, regardless of whether any actual work has commenced under the contract before the contractor’s death.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 489.121
What does Florida Statutes § 489.121 cover?
Section 489.121 ("Emergency registration upon death of contractor.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 489.121?
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