Florida farm labor contractors, workers may register for free certification in Sebring, Immokalee

ATLANTA – The National Federal Farm Labor Certificate of Registration Unit will hold two mobile processing events in Florida to register farm labor contractors and employees. This free service is being offered by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division.

On March 29-31, 2017, the certification team will travel to the University of Florida Ag Extension Offices in Sebring and Immokalee. The team will provide assistance to customers – including walk-ins – who need their initial, renewal or amended certificate processed. Certificates will be issued the same day if the applicant’s fingerprints are registered and cleared.

Division staff will assist customers on Wednesday, March 29, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT at 4509 George Blvd., in Sebring.

Staff will be available on Thursday, March 30, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT at 2685 FL-29 in Immokalee, as well as on Friday, March 31, from 8 a.m. to noon EDT.

Customers are encouraged to contact 415-241-3505 or mspaflc@dol.gov to schedule an appointment. The program will not accept any information related to certification by mail at these locations.