How do I get a real estate license in Florida?

To earn a Sales Associate license in Florida, complete the required pre-license education (63 hours), pass your school/course final exam, submit your application to the DBPR with any required fingerprinting or background check, and pass the Florida state licensing exam administered by Pearson VUE. Always confirm the current requirements with the DBPR.

How many continuing education hours does Florida require?

Florida requires 14 hours of continuing education per renewal cycle (every 2 years). Confirm current CE rules and deadlines with the DBPR.

Who regulates real estate licensing in Florida?

Real estate licensing in Florida is regulated by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation ((850) 487-1395). It is the authoritative source for applications, rules, renewals, and license lookups.

Does Florida require a proctored school final exam?

A proctored school/course final is not required in this state. Note: the separate state licensing exam is still proctored.

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Florida at a Glance

Entry-level license

Sales Associate

Pre-license hours

63 hours

State exam provider

Pearson VUE

Exam passing score

75%

CE per renewal

14 hours

Renewal cycle

Every 2 years

Regulator

DBPR

CE reporting

CE providers report to DBPR. License renewal at myfloridalicense.com.

School-final proctoring: No proctored school final

How to Get Licensed in Florida

1
Complete the 63-hour FREC-approved Sales Associate pre-license course (Course I).
2
Pass the end-of-course exam to receive your completion certificate.
3
Submit your Sales Associate application to the DBPR and pay the application fee.
4
Complete electronic fingerprinting through a Florida-approved Livescan provider.
5
Pass the Florida sales associate state exam administered by Pearson VUE.
6
Activate your license under a registered Florida broker.

Florida CE Requirements

Total Hours

Mandatory

Elective

2-year

Renewal Cycle

Confirm current CE rules and deadlines with the DBPR.

After You Pass: Keeping Your License

First renewal, post-licensing, and continuing education

Sales associates must complete 45 hours of FREC-approved post-license education before their first renewal (brokers complete 60 hours). After the first renewal, 14 hours of continuing education are required every two years.

Post-license education

Required

SAE required

Not required

First-renewal hours

45 hours

Ongoing CE

14 hours

Renewal cycle

Every 2 years

Confirm post-licensing and renewal rules with the DBPR before your first renewal deadline.

Florida Resources & Official Links

Florida Real Estate Commission Proctoring Requirements Forms & Official Links Broker License Guide

DBPR Official WebsiteThe authoritative source for applications, rules, and renewals

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Requirements are summarized for general guidance and can change without notice. Always confirm the current rules, hours, fees, and deadlines directly with your state real estate commission before enrolling or renewing.

Verify directly with the state real estate commission before relying on this.

Last reviewed: June 25, 2026