How long does an applicant have to request a hearing to protest denial of license?

• A. 14 days
• B. 21 days from receipt of their denial notification
• C. 30 days
• D. 60 days

Answer: (B)

When a licensing authority denies a license, you have a limited window to contest that decision. In Florida, you must request a hearing within 21 days from when you actually receive the denial notification. The clock starts at receipt, not when the notice was mailed, and your request must be in writing to the agency. If you file within that 21-day window, a hearing is scheduled before an administrative law judge, giving you the opportunity to present your case. Missing the deadline generally means you’ve given up the right to a hearing on that denial, and the decision becomes final. The other timeframes don’t align with the standard regulation for protesting license denials.