How do I contact the DBPR?

Phone: (850) 487-1395. Address: 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399. Website: https://www.myfloridalicense.com/intentions2.asp?chession=&catid=28.

What license types does Florida issue?

Florida issues the following real estate license types: Sales Associate, Broker. Each has its own education and experience requirements — confirm the current rules with the commission.

State Regulator

Florida Real Estate Commission

Q: Who regulates real estate licenses in Florida?

Real estate licensing in Florida is overseen by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). This agency issues licenses, sets education requirements, and handles renewals and complaints.

Who regulates your license in Florida, how to reach them, and where to verify official requirements. This is a free resource — not a course page.

About the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation

Your Florida real estate license is issued and regulated by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). This agency sets the education and exam requirements, processes applications and renewals, maintains the public license lookup, and enforces the rules that protect consumers. Click2CE is an education provider — for any official action (applying, renewing, filing a complaint, or verifying a license) you work directly with the DBPR.

Regulator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)

Address: 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399

Phone: (850) 487-1395

Website: www.myfloridalicense.com/intentions2.asp?chession=&catid=28

License Types in Florida

Sales Associate
Broker

Exam retake policy: You must wait 24 hours before retaking. After two failures, you must complete a 45-hour post-license course.

Official Resources & Portals

Links to the official DBPR systems for applying, renewing, verifying a license, and scheduling your exam. Where a direct link is not yet listed, use the DBPR website and verify the current process with the commission.

DBPR Official WebsiteApplications, rules, and announcements Licensing application portalApply for a new real estate license License renewal portalRenew an existing license Candidate handbookExam content outline, rules, and scheduling info Forms & applicationsOfficial downloadable forms

Approved schools list: Not listed yet — check the DBPR website and verify with the commission.

License lookupVerify a license holder State exam schedulingAdministered by Pearson VUE

Fingerprinting & background check

A fingerprint-based background check is required for licensure in Florida. Processed through Florida-approved Livescan provider (results to FDLE/FBI). Confirm the current process and fees with the DBPR.

All Florida forms & official links Florida education hub

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