1.2 Florida License Requirements
Key Takeaways
- Florida sales associate applicants must complete 63 hours of pre-license education from an approved provider
- The exam has 100 questions with a 3.5-hour time limit and requires 75% (75 correct) to pass
- Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Total initial cost is approximately $170-$200: ~$83.75 application + ~$36.75 exam + fingerprinting
- Sales associates must complete 45 hours of post-license education before their first renewal
Florida has specific requirements for sales associate and broker licenses set by FREC and the Florida Statutes.
Sales Associate License Requirements
1. Basic Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Age | At least 18 years old |
| Education | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Social Security Number | Required for application |
| Honest and trustworthy | No disqualifying criminal history |
2. Pre-License Education
Complete 63 hours of approved real estate education:
| Course Component | Hours |
|---|---|
| Course I: Principles, Practices, and Law | 63 |
| Total | 63 |
Note: Florida's 63-hour requirement is one course that covers principles, practices, and Florida law combined.
3. Examination
| Detail | Sales Associate Exam |
|---|---|
| Questions | 100 multiple-choice |
| Time Limit | 3.5 hours |
| Passing Score | 75% (75 correct) |
| Exam Provider | Pearson VUE |
| Content | Florida law and general real estate |
4. Background Check
All applicants must submit electronic fingerprints for background check:
- FBI and FDLE (Florida Department of Law Enforcement)
- Check for disqualifying offenses
- Submitted through approved vendor
5. Fees (Approximate)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application (initial) | $83.75 |
| Exam | $36.75 |
| Fingerprinting | ~$50-60 |
| Total | ~$170-200 |
Broker License Requirements
To become a Florida real estate broker:
Experience Requirement
Must have held an active sales associate license for at least 24 months during the preceding 5 years.
Education Requirements
| Requirement | Hours |
|---|---|
| Original 63 hours (sales associate) | 63 |
| Broker Pre-License Course | 72 |
| Total | 135 |
Broker Examination
| Detail | Broker Exam |
|---|---|
| Questions | 100 |
| Time Limit | 3.5 hours |
| Passing Score | 75% |
Post-License Education (IMPORTANT)
First Renewal Requirement
Sales associates must complete 45 hours of post-license education before their first renewal:
| Component | Hours |
|---|---|
| Post-license education | 45 |
| Deadline | Before first renewal (18-24 months) |
Warning: Failure to complete post-license education before the first renewal deadline voids the license—you would have to start over.
Continuing Education (After First Renewal)
| Requirement | Hours |
|---|---|
| Continuing education | 14 hours per renewal |
| Renewal period | Every 2 years |
| Required topics | Core law, ethics, specialty |
Application Process
- Complete 63-hour course with FREC-approved school
- Pass course final exam (school-administered)
- Submit application through DBPR
- Submit fingerprints through approved vendor
- Schedule exam with Pearson VUE
- Pass state exam (75%)
- Activate license with employing broker
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