1. Meet the Eligibility Requirements
You must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have a high school diploma or GED
- Have a U.S. Social Security number
- Be of good moral character (background review required)
2. Complete the Required Pre-Licensing Course
- Complete a 63-hour Florida-approved real estate pre-licensing course
- The course may be taken online or in person
- You must pass the course final exam to receive a completion certificate
- The certificate is valid for licensing purposes for two years
3. Apply for the License
- Submit the Sales Associate license application to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Pay the required application fee
- Submit electronic fingerprints through an approved Livescan provider for a background check
- Wait for application approval before scheduling the state exam
4. Pass the Florida Real Estate Exam
- Schedule the exam with Pearson VUE
- The exam includes 100 multiple-choice questions
- A score of 75% or higher is required to pass
5. Activate Your License
- Find a licensed Florida real estate broker to sponsor you
- Submit the license activation through DBPR (often completed by the broker)
- Your license is inactive until it is affiliated with a broker
6. Complete Post-Licensing Education
- Complete 45 hours of post-licensing education before your first license renewal
- After the first renewal, complete 14 hours of continuing education every renewal cycle
Governing Authority
Florida real estate licenses are regulated by the Florida Real Estate Commission