How to Fill Out Form FDACS-13616

Form FDACS-13616 at a glance

What it is: This is the Certificate of General Liability Insurance Pertaining to Pest Control Business License of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Where and when to file: Respond to: Bureau of Licensing and Enforcement, 3125 Conner Blvd, Bldg 8, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1650.

Each person making application for a pest control business license or renewal thereof must furnish to the department a certificate of insurance that meets the requirements for minimum financial responsibility for bodily injury and property damage.

A filled-in Form FDACS-13616 example: an insurance agent completes the certificate

Form FDACS-13616 example filled out, example: an insurance agent completes the certificate
Sample Pest Control asks its insurance agent to complete Form FDACS-13616. The policy meets the minimum limits and covers wood-destroying organism inspections, so No stays empty. The picture shows page 1, and its names and figures are sample values.

How to fill out Form FDACS-13616, box by box

The insured business and the producer

Form FDACS-13616 example filled out, the insured business and the producer

Under Insured: (Pest Control Business), enter the Business Name, Physical Address of Business and City, State, Zip Code.

Under PRODUCER: (Insurance Agent), enter the Company Name, Street or Mailing Address, City, State, Zip Code and Phone number.

The policy and the insurance companies

Form FDACS-13616 example filled out, the policy and the insurance companies

Enter the Policy Number, Policy Effective Date and Policy Expiration Date.

Under Insurance Company(ies) Affording Coverage, enter the company on the "Company (Letter A - below)" line and on the "Company (Letter B - below)" line.

Bodily injury: $250,000 each person and $500,000 each occurrence; and property damage: $250,000 each occurrence and $500,000 in the aggregate; or combined single-limit coverage: $500,000 in the aggregate (checked November 12, 2026).

Coverage, signature, Yes and No

Form FDACS-13616 example filled out, coverage, signature, Yes and No

The insured firm's coverage meets or exceeds the minimum statutory requirements.

Yes or No: does the insured have insurance for performing wood-destroying organism inspections in the form of errors and omissions (professional liability) coverage in an amount no less than $500,000 in the aggregate and $250,000 per occurrence (checked November 12, 2026)?

The Authorized Insurance Representative signs on both signature lines.

Common questions about Form FDACS-13616

Where do I file it?

Certificate holder: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Bureau of Licensing and Enforcement, 3125 Conner Blvd, Bldg 8, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1650.

Sources

[1] Form FDACS-13616 (Rev. 07/14), Certificate of General Liability Insurance Pertaining to Pest Control Business License, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (the Official source link on this page).

Dacs 13616 Form PDF Details

The DACS-13616 form, issued by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) Division of Agricultural Environmental Services, certifies that a pest control business carries the general liability insurance required for licensure under Section 482.071(4), F.S. and Rule 5E-14.142, F.A.C. The certificate protects both the business and its customers against claims for bodily injury or property damage arising from pest control operations.

Who Needs the DACS-13616 Form

Any pest control business in Florida that applies for a new license or renews an existing one under Chapter 482, F.S. must submit the DACS-13616 form. This includes businesses offering general household pest control, lawn and ornamental pest control, termite control, and wood-destroying organism (WDO) inspections. Companies performing WDO inspections must also document errors and omissions (professional liability) coverage on the same form.

Key Information Required

When completing the DACS-13616, you will need the following information ready:

The FDACS must be listed as the certificate holder on any accompanying ACORD 25 certificate of insurance. Confirm this requirement with your insurance carrier before submitting your license application or renewal.

Insurance Coverage Requirements Under Florida Law

Rule 5E-14.142, F.A.C. sets the minimum financial responsibility thresholds that licensed pest control businesses must maintain. The general liability policy must cover bodily injury and property damage at the limits approved by FDACS. If coverage lapses or is cancelled during the active license period, the business must notify FDACS immediately and provide updated documentation. Operating without the required coverage is a violation of Chapter 482, F.S. and can result in license suspension or revocation.

Related FDACS and Insurance Forms

Florida pest control businesses frequently use several forms alongside the DACS-13616. You can complete and download these related forms on FormsPal:

QuestionAnswer
Form NameDACS-13616 Certificate of General Liability Insurance
Issuing BodyFlorida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)
PurposePest control business license insurance certification
JurisdictionFlorida
Form Length1 page
Fillable?Yes (online)
Avg. time to fill out5 to 10 minutes
Other namesFDACS-13616, fdacs 13616, FL pest control insurance certificate, 5E-14.142 certificate