Certification Requirements:

• Applicant providing professional services (i.e. Doctors, Attorneys, Accountants, and Engineers, etc.) required to submit letter of recommendation from Qualifying Board or Association.
• Applicant providing specialized services (i.e. Auto Mechanics, Cosmetologists, and Welders) required to submit copy of certification.
• Applicant providing technical services (i.e. Plumbers etc.) required to submit copy of License from Ministry of Works Department.
• Applicant providing technical services (i.e. Electricians etc.) required to submit copy of License from Bahamas Electricity Corporation.
• Applicant providing construction services are referred to the Building and Development Services Department for evaluation and confirmation of required construction skills.
• Applicant for Residential and Commercial Investor License (Builder Investor) required to submit proof of ownership of property (i.e. Conveyance or Purchase Agreement) on which investment is to be made.
• Applicant providing specialty construction services (i.e. Building Maintenance, Carpentry, Drywall, Painting, Air-condition and Refrigeration, Landscaping and Irrigation etc.) are referred to the Building and Development Services Department for evaluation and confirmation of required skills.
• Applicant providing financial services required to submit proof of license from relevant Government Agency.
• Applicant providing security and investigation services required to submit proof of license from relevant Government Agency.