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 License Requirements
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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