Florida Real Estate Licensing Guide
Everything you need to understand the Florida real estate licensing process—from eligibility and education to examination, fingerprinting, application, and official state resources.
Florida Real Estate Licensing Guide
1. Overview
What is a Florida Real Estate Sales Associate?
A Florida Real Estate Sales Associate is a licensed professional who assists buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants with real estate transactions. To become licensed in Florida, you must meet the state's eligibility requirements, complete a DBPR-approved pre-licensing course, pass the state examination, and activate your license with a licensed broker.
This guide walks you through each step of the Florida real estate licensing process and provides links to official state resources.
2. Eligibility Requirements
Before applying for a Florida Real Estate Sales Associate license, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Have a Social Security Number
3. Complete the Required Education
Complete a DBPR-approved 63-Hour Florida Sales Associate Pre-License Course. This course satisfies Florida's education requirement and prepares you for the state licensing examination.
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✅ RECOF 63-Hour Florida Sales Associate Pre-License Course
4. Submit Your License Application
Submit your Florida Real Estate Sales Associate License Application (DBPR RE-1) to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Applications may be submitted online through the DBPR Online Services Portal.
5. Complete Fingerprinting
Complete electronic fingerprinting through a Florida-approved Livescan provider. Your fingerprints will be submitted for a state and federal background check.
6. Schedule and Pass the State Examination
After your application is approved, schedule your licensing examination with Pearson VUE. The Florida Sales Associate Examination consists of 100 multiple-choice questions, and a score of 75% or higher is required to pass.
7. Activate Your License
Once you pass the state examination, your license must be activated with a Florida-licensed broker before you may practice real estate.
