FLORIDA REAL ESTATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

All applicants must be at least 18 years old, hold a high school diploma or its equivalent and meet the qualifications of Chapter 475.15 Florida Statutes. Below are additional requirements to obtain your license:

Real Estate Associate:

1. Successfully complete a FREC approved pre-licensing course for sales associate consisting of 63 classroom-hours and covering topics required by FREC. Online course is permissible.
2. Submit a completed Application, Electronic Fingerprints Record, and fee of $105 payable to DBPR-Division of Real Estate. See below for fingerprint fee..
(you may submit this package prior to completing step #1)
3. Pass the Florida Real Estate Sales Associate examination with a grade of at least 75

Real Estate Broker:

1. Successfully complete a FREC approved pre-licensing course for brokers consisting of 72 classroom hours and covering topics required by FREC. Online course is permissible.
2. Submit a completed application, Electronic Fingerprints Record, and fee of $115 payable to DBPR-Division of Real Estate. (you may submit this package prior to completing step #1)
3. Pass the Florida Real Estate Broker Examination with a grade of at least 75.
4. Hold an active real estate sales associate license and complete 24 months real estate experience during the preceeding 5 years.

You need to have your fingerprints done digitally and you can go to the web site www.pearsonvue.com to find out information on the locations. The cost of the fingerprints is $71.25..

This information is deemed to be correct, but we make no guarantee to its accuracy. Please go directly to the link provided below to have the official state requirements and the state required fees.

Department of Business & Professional Regulation - Division of Real Estate Web site

Real Estate Forms Center