License guide
How to get a Florida real estate license
Florida licenses sales associates through the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) and the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Here is the path in plain steps, checked against DBPR and the statutes in October 2026.
Step by step
Meet the basics
You must be at least 18 and have a high school diploma or equivalent. DBPR lists the full eligibility rules on its site.
Take the 63-hour pre-licensing course
Complete the FREC-approved 63-hour sales associate course. The course counts for licensing for 2 years after you finish it.
Apply and get fingerprinted
Submit the DBPR application with electronic fingerprints and the fee.
Pass the state exam
Pass the Florida sales associate exam with a score of at least 75.
Activate under a broker
A new license is issued inactive. Your broker activates it online, or you file the DBPR form to become active.
Finish 45 hours of post-licensing before your first renewal
Complete a FREC-approved post-licensing course of at least 45 hours before the first license expires. If you miss it, the license becomes null and void.
Keeping your license
- After the first renewal, 14 hours of continuing education every 2 years: 3 hours Core Law, 3 hours Ethics and Business Practices, 8 hours specialty.
- A 4-year degree in real estate exempts you from pre- and post-licensing education.
- Keep the course certificates in case DBPR audits your hours.
Questions
How long does it take?
The 63-hour course takes a few weeks for most people. Fingerprint results and exam scheduling add some time, so start the application early.
What score do I need?
At least 75 on the Florida sales associate exam.
Do I need a website on day one?
No, but a simple page with your photo, brokerage and contact info helps clients find you. Property Landing Pages has a free plan with one listing page and an agent site.
Official sources
- Florida DBPR, Division of Real Estate
- Sales associate requirements (DBPR PDF)
- Florida Statutes 475.17 and 475.182
This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so always confirm with the official source before you pay or file anything.
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