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How to get a real estate license in St. Augustine, FL

There is no separate St. Augustine real estate license. Agents in St. Augustine 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

  1. Meet the basics
  2. Take the 63-hour pre-licensing course
  3. Apply and get fingerprinted
  4. Pass the state exam
  5. Activate under a broker
  6. Finish 45 hours of post-licensing before your first renewal

Full Florida guide · Renewal and CE rules

St Augustine by the numbers

Active licensees
744
Brokers
107
Broker associates
90
Sales associates
547
Brokerages they work with
314
First licensed in the last 12 months
42

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 St. Augustine

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 St. Augustine.

Offices in St. Augustine

9 real estate franchise offices list an address in St. Augustine: 8 Coldwell Banker and 1 Century 21.

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 St. Augustine

Questions

Do I need a separate license to sell real estate in St. Augustine?

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 St. Augustine?

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: Sarasota · Tampa · Jacksonville · Port Charlotte · Orlando · Port St. Lucie · Punta Gorda · Brandon

This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so always confirm with the official source.

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