NOTICE TO APPLICANTS FOR LICENSES
ISSUED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 493, FLORIDA STATUTES
MANDATORY DISCLOSURE OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS
Section 493.6105, Florida Statutes (F.S.), in conjunction with Section 119.071(5)(a)2, F.S., mandates that the
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Licensing, obtain social security numbers from
Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Licensing, will not disclose an applicant’s social security number
without consent of the applicant to anyone outside of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division
of Licensing, or as required by law. See Chapter 119, F.S., 15 U.S.C. ss. 1681 et seq., 15 U.S.C. ss. 6801 et seq.,
18 U.S.C. ss. 2721 et seq., Pub. L. No. 107-56 (USA Patriot Act of 2001), and Presidential Executive Order 13224.
TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY DELAYS IN THE PROCESSING OF YOUR APPLICATION, ANSWER ALL
QUESTIONS AND SUBMIT ANY DOCUMENTATION NECESSARY TO SUPPORT YOUR ELIGIBILITY.
SECTION I APPLICANT INFORMATION
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be a United States citizen or deemed a permanent legal resident alien by the Department of Homeland
Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
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SECTION II MILITARY HISTORY
service regulations, you must provide a complete and accurate account of this matter on a separate sheet of paper and
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SECTION III CRIMINAL HISTORY
The Department will deny your application if you:
• are currently serving a suspended sentence on a felony charge or are on probation for a felony charge.
• have been convicted of a felony in any state, or of a crime against the United States which is designated as a
exceeding 1 year, unless and until civil rights and firearm rights have been restored by the State of Florida or by
restoration of civil rights and firearm rights must be submitted with this application.
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the conviction occurred.
3. If you were convicted of a felony under federal law, you must have a presidential pardon or have been granted
federal relief from disabilities.
• are younger than 24 years of age and have committed a delinquent act in any state, territory, or country which would
be a felony if committed by an adult and punishable by imprisonment for more than one year.
The Department may deny your application if you:
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of adjudication. A directly related crime includes, but is not limited to: trespassing, breaking and entering, burglary,
robbery, forgery, criminal mischief or theft, assault, battery, stalking, aggravated battery, aggravated assault, sexual
• have demonstrated a lack of good moral character.
• have an outstanding warrant or capias.
• are currently in a pre-trial intervention or deferred prosecution program.
dispositions. A determination of your eligibility cannot be made until all documentation is received and a
complete criminal history record check has been completed. This process takes 1-3 months.