How to get a real estate license in Lakeland, FL
There is no separate Lakeland real estate license. Agents in Lakeland hold a Florida sales associate license from the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) and the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), the same as everywhere else in the state. Here is what that means locally, with the full steps in the Florida guide.
The Florida steps at a glance
- Meet the basics
- Take the 63-hour pre-licensing course
- Apply and get fingerprinted
- Pass the state exam
- Activate under a broker
- Finish 45 hours of post-licensing before your first renewal
Full Florida guide · Renewal and CE rules
Lakeland by the numbers
- Active licensees
- 1,649
- Brokers
- 251
- Broker associates
- 116
- Sales associates
- 1,282
- Brokerages they work with
- 494
- First licensed in the last 12 months
- 138
Source: Florida DBPR licensee file (public record), as of October 21, 2026. Counted by each licensee's mailing address on file with the state. Active means a current, active license.
Picking a brokerage in Lakeland
The Florida guide explains when you need to work under a broker. Many new agents talk to a few local offices before they decide. These franchise offices list an address in Lakeland.
Offices in Lakeland
1 real estate franchise office lists an address in Lakeland: 1 Coldwell Banker.
- Coldwell Banker Realty 230 N Kentucky Ave Unit 2, 33801 (863) 687-2233 · Office site
Source: All The Places (CC-0), from each brand's public office locator, as of October 18, 2026. Not affiliated and not a recommendation; confirm details with the office.
Agents and offices in Lakeland
Questions
Do I need a separate license to sell real estate in Lakeland?
Not for the real estate license itself: the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) and the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) issues it and it covers all of Florida. The city may have its own business license rules, so check with the city.
Where do I take the course if I live in Lakeland?
Any school approved by the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) and the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) works, in a classroom or online where the state allows it. Check the approval before you pay.
Nearby city guides: Winter Haven · Auburndale · Davenport
This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so always confirm with the official source.
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