How to get a real estate license in St. James City, FL
There is no separate St. James City real estate license. Agents in St. James City 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
St. James City by the numbers
Lee County has 12,516 active licensees in the state's public record.
Picking a brokerage in St. James City
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. James City.
Offices in St. James City
1 real estate franchise office lists an address in St. James City: 1 Century 21.
- CENTURY 21 SUNBELT REALTY 10191 Stringfellow Rd, 33956 (239) 283-1100 · 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 St. James City
Questions
Do I need a separate license to sell real estate in St. James City?
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. James City?
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: Cape Coral · Fort Myers · Lehigh Acres · Fort Myers Beach · Matlacha
This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so always confirm with the official source.
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