Please Consult the DBPR to verify that the information provided on this page is accurate as at the day of reading.
- Meet Eligibility Requirements (See below)
- Complete the Pre-Licensing Course
- Pass the Course Final Exam
- Submit Your Application – including Fingerprint -to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)
- Schedule and Pass the State Exam
- Choose a Sponsoring Broker
- Activate Your License
Sales Associate License
Basic Requirements
Age: Must be at least 18 years old
Social Security Number: Valid U.S. Social Security number required
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required
Pre-License Education
Complete a 63-hour Florida-approved sales associate pre-licensing course
Course is valid for 2 years from the completion date
Course completion not required at the time of application submission
You can apply for state exam approval before taking the course
Education Exemptions
Hold a 4-year degree or higher in real estate?
You may be exempt from the pre-license education
Click this link to see pre-license exemption requirements here
State Exam
Exam is administered by Pearson VUE
Schedule your exam once your application is approved by the DBPR
Clik on link below to find a site to schedule your exam
Fingerprinting & Background Check
Required as part of the licensing process
Application must be submitted before fingerprinting
Click the link below for more information about fingerprinting requirements.
Real Estate Broker License
Basic Requirements
Age: Must be at least 18 years old
Social Security Number: Valid U.S. Social Security number required
Experience
Must meet one of the following:
a. Active sales associate for at least 24 months in the last 5 years under one or more brokers
b. Employed by a government agency as a licensed sales associate for at least 24 months in the last 5 years
c, Held a valid broker license in another U.S. state or foreign jurisdiction for at least 24 months in the last 5 years
Pre-License Education
Complete a 72-hour Florida-approved broker pre-licensing course
Course is valid for 2 years from the completion date
Education Exemptions
Hold a 4-year degree or higher in real estate?
You may be exempt from the pre-license education
Clink the link below for more information about pre-license education exemptions for Brokers
Broker Licensing Portal – Checklist Details
Fingerprinting & Background Check
Fingerprinting is required
Submit your application before submitting fingerprints
Click the links below for more information about fingerprinting requirements.