Florida § 548.021 - Applications for licenses and permits.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 548.021 — Applications for licenses and permits., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 548.021. Applications for licenses and permits.
(1) An application for a license or a permit must: (a) Be in writing on a form supplied by the commission which shall contain the applicant’s social security number. (b) Be verified by the applicant. (c) Be complete and have attached to the application any photographs and other exhibits required. (2) Pursuant to the federal Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, each party is required to provide his or her social security number in accordance with this section. Disclosure of social security numbers obtained through this requirement shall be limited to the purpose of administration of the Title IV-D program for child support enforcement. (3) Any person who seeks to obtain a license by knowingly making false or fraudulent representations in any application or who otherwise knowingly makes false statements concerning her or his medical history, boxing, kickboxing, or mixed martial arts records, or other personal information commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 548.021
What does Florida Statutes § 548.021 cover?
Section 548.021 ("Applications for licenses and permits.") 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 § 548.021?
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