How do I get a Real Estate License in Florida?

Learn how to get your Florida real estate license in 5 steps

Step 1: Complete the 63-hour Pre License Course

Step 2: Get Your Fingerprints Taken

Step 3: Apply To Take The Florida State Licensing Exam

Step 4: Pass the State Licensing Exam

Step 5: Apply for Your Active Florida Real Estate Sales Associate License

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There are 5 steps you need to take in order to get your Florida real estate sales associate license:

Step 1: Complete the Florida Real Estate Commission’s Education Requirement

First, you must complete the 63-hour Florida pre-license course.

At the end of the course is a closed-book, non-proctored final exam, which you must pass in order to get credit for the course.

The course final exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions, with a passing grade of 70%.

The Florida Real Estate Commission allows up to 2 attempts at the course final exam.

 

Step 2: Get Your Fingerprints Taken

You must get your fingerprints taken at an approved LiveScan Service Provider prior to applying for your Florida real estate sales associate license.

It is strongly recommended that you submit your fingerprints at least 5 days prior to submitting your license application.

Your fingerprints will be used by the Florida DBPR to run a background check.

When submitting your fingerprints, you must include your social security number and the following ORI number: FL920010Z.

The cost to get your fingerprints taken ranges from $50 - $80, depending on which LiveScan location you use.

Please note that your fingerprints are only valid for up to 180 days.

 

Step 3: Apply to take the Florida Real Estate Exam

After you complete the 63-hour pre-license course, you must apply to the Florida Division of Real Estate (DRE) for authorization to take the state licensing exam.

Once the DRE approves your state licensing exam application, you will receive an Authorization Letter via email from Pearson VUE. Pearson VUE is the state testing center that administers the exam.

Your Authorization Letter will include your Candidate Identification number.

Once you receive your Authorization Letter, you can then schedule your state exam.

You can schedule your state exam by calling Pearson VUE at (888)204-6289.

You can also schedule your exam online at:
https://home.pearsonvue.com/fl/realestate.

You will need your Authorization Letter and Candidate Identification number in order to complete your exam reservation.

It is strongly recommended that you schedule your state exam at least 5 days prior to your exam date.

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Step 4: Pass the State Licensing Exam

You must sit for the state licensing exam within 2 years of completing the 63-hour pre-license course.

You must present a copy of your Certificate of Completion from the 63-hour pre-license course when you arrive at the Pearson VUE testing center.

The state licensing exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions with a passing grade of 75%.

There is a 3-1/2 hour time limit for the exam.

The state licensing exam fee is $58.75 per attempt, which is paid directly to Pearson VUE.

You will receive your exam results at the Pearson VUE testing center right after you complete the exam.

 

Step 5: Apply for Your Active Florida Real Estate Sales Associate License

Once you pass the state licensing exam and complete your background check, you will be able to download and print your inactive Florida real estate sales associate license online through the DBPR website.

Please note, you will not be able to practice as a sales associate until you are issued an active license.

In order to be eligible to receive an active Florida real estate sales associate license, you must have a sponsoring broker.

You can apply for your active license online using the DBPR’s Online Services.

Or, you can apply using a paper application.

The application fee is $83.75.


The following requirements also apply:

  • You must be at least 18 years of age.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required to apply for a real estate license.
  • You must have a U.S. Social Security number.
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  • The Florida real estate pre-license course consists of a 60-hour course with a 3-hour final exam (63 hours in total).
  • The course consists of chapters, which are further broken down into lessons.
  • The online course can be accessed anywhere using your computer, smartphone, or tablet. The course can be accessed 24/7.
  • A textbook is not required for the course; however, students have the option to purchase a PDF textbook of the course. The PDF textbook does not replace the course. It should be used as a reference while taking the course online.
  • The course final exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions with a passing grade of 70%.
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Can I take the Florida pre-license course if I'm still in High School?

Yes, an individual can take the pre-license course but cannot apply for licensure with the State of Florida until they reach 18 years of age.

How can I take the 63-hour Florida real estate salespersons course?

According to Florida Statute 475.17 (2)(a)(2), the real estate schools authorized by the Florida Real Estate Commission have the option of providing classroom courses, distance learning courses, or both.

Can I take the 63-hour Florida real estate salespersons course online?

According to Florida Statute 475.17 (2)(a)(2), distance learning courses must be approved by the FREC. Satisfactory completion of a distance learning course includes a timed examination. The final exam is not monitored or given at a centralized location. 

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Go through the following steps to get a real estate license in Florida for beginners.

Step 1: Ensure that you are at least 18 years old on the date that you apply for a license. A Social Security number and a high school diploma or its equivalent, such as a GED, are also necessary.

Step 2: Go through the 63-hour pre-licensing coursework. Select study materials of a DBPR approved course provider.

Step 3: Schedule a licensing exam with DBPR and pass the test with a minimum 75% grade.

Step 4: Submit fingerprints to a live scan provider for verification of past criminal record, if any.

Step 5: Apply for a real estate license in Florida on the DBPR (Department of Business & Professional Regulation) website. You will be issued a provisional real estate license. 

Step 6: Find a licensed real estate broker to sponsor you. The brokerage will get your provisional license activated to help you launch your career in real estate.

 

You have to go through the same process as beginners to get a real estate license in Florida, even if you have experience in other professions. Primarily, you must go through the 63-hour pre-licensing coursework, have your background checked for criminal record through fingerprints, and pass the licensing exam. Once completed, apply for a license online on the DBPR portal.

An out-of-state resident can get a Florida real estate license either through the mutual recognition process of the state or the normal application process. 

You are eligible for a streamlined and simplified process to get a real estate license if you are a resident of one of ten states in the USA. These are Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Mississippi, Nebraska, Rhode Island, and West Virginia. 

Residents of other states must follow the standard application procedures, such as going through the pre-licensing education and passing the licensing exam.

 

The time to get a real estate license in Florida mainly depends on how quickly you can go through the 63-hour pre-licensing course. The studies can be completed in a few weeks, especially with online options and accelerated programs. 

Next, the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) takes between 10 and 30 days to process a real estate application. The time taken here depends on the number of applications pending with DBPR. 

Schedule and appear for the licensing exam as soon as possible. If you are on the fast track, getting a license in Florida takes between 10 and 20 weeks.

 

The cost to get a real estate license in Florida consists of Fixed and Variable costs.

Fixed Costs

License Application Fee: $170

Exam fee: $36.75 per attempt

Fingerprint verification fee: $50 - $80

Total: $260 - $290

Variable cost  

This is the cost of the pre-licensing study materials, which varies between providers. The basic package of the online course from RealEstateU is $69, followed by the advanced package at $177 only. Classroom-based courses are more expensive, starting at $300, going up to $500.

Hence, the cost of getting a real estate license in Florida varies between $330 and $800.

You have to apply for a real estate license in Florida on the website of DBPR after passing the licensing exam. The faster way is to apply online, though a paper application can be sent by mail. The application fee for applying within 3 months of passing the exam is $170, while it is $340 for applying between 3 months and 12 months. 

If you do not apply for a license within a year, you have to go through the pre-licensing course and sit for the licensing exam again.

First-time applicants must go through the whole process of getting a real estate license. It includes going through the pre-licensing exam, passing the licensing exam, and submitting fingerprints for a background check, among others.

Go for online courses if you want to avoid classroom attendance. Online courses are more flexible and convenient. Simply download the lessons onto any Internet-enabled device and study from any location and at any time without upsetting your normal routines. Further, online courses are cheaper without compromising the quality of the study materials. Ensure that the online course selected by you is approved by DBPR.

You have to follow the usual steps to get a real estate license in Florida as a first-timer. Complete the 63-hour pre-licensing coursework, pass the licensing exam, go through background verification, and find a licensed broker to sponsor you.

Graduates do not have an edge in getting a real estate license in Florida; the minimum education requirement is a high school diploma or its equivalent, such as a GED. As a graduate, you must go through the standard process of getting a license in the state.

U.S. citizenship is not a requirement to apply for a real estate license in FL. However, you must be a legal and permanent resident of the state with a Social Security Number. Further, you must be at least 18 years old to apply for a license and have a high school diploma or its equivalent, such as a GED.

Florida has real estate license reciprocity agreements with Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Mississippi, Nebraska, and Rhode Island. If you have a license in one of these states, you need to pass only the Florida-specific section of the licensing exam to get a license in Florida. 

Agents with licenses from other states have to go through the usual process of getting a license in Florida.

 

For freshers to this industry with no experience in real estate, the entire process must be completed. These include going through the 63-hour pre-licensing coursework, completing a background check, passing the licensing exam, and finding a licensed broker for sponsorship.

Go through the following steps before gaining eligibility to apply for a real estate license in Florida. 

  • Ensure that you are at least 18 years old, have a Social Security Number, and a high school diploma or its equivalent, such as a GED. 
  • Complete the 63-hour pre-licensing coursework.
  • Submit fingerprints for verification of past criminal records. 
  • Schedule a licensing exam. On the appointed date, appear for the test and pass it.

Once these steps are done, you can visit the DBPR portal to apply for a real estate license in Florida.

 

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