License renewal
Florida real estate license renewal and CE
Renewals are handled by the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) and the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Summary checked against the official sources in October 2026.
Renewal cycle
Florida sales associate licenses renew every 2 years with DBPR. The first renewal has its own post-licensing requirement.
Continuing education
- 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.
- Keep the course certificates in case DBPR audits your hours.
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.
- A 4-year degree in real estate exempts you from pre- and post-licensing education.
Official sources
- Florida DBPR, Division of Real Estate
- Sales associate requirements (DBPR PDF)
- Florida Statutes 475.17 and 475.182
This page 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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