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Confirm you meet the basic requirements
Florida sales associate applicants must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and have a Social Security number.
FLORIDA REAL ESTATE LICENSING GUIDE
How to Get a Florida Real Estate License
A clear step-by-step overview of the Florida real estate sales associate licensing process, from the required education through the state exam and license activation.
Last reviewed: September 24, 2026
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The Florida licensing path in six steps
Most Florida sales associate applicants must meet the state’s basic eligibility requirements, complete the required 63-hour pre-licensing education, apply through DBPR, submit electronic fingerprints, pass the state examination, and activate the license under a Florida broker before working in an active status.
STEP BY STEP
What you need to do
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Complete the required pre-licensing education
Most applicants must complete a Florida Real Estate Commission-approved 63-hour sales associate pre-licensing course before qualifying for the state examination. Certain exemptions may apply.
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Submit your application
Apply for the Florida real estate sales associate license through the Department of Business and Professional Regulation and provide the required information and applicable fee.
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Complete electronic fingerprinting
Florida requires electronic fingerprints for real estate sales associate applicants as part of the background-screening process.
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Pass the Florida state examination
After you are authorized to test, you must pass the Florida Real Estate Sales Associate Examination. The required passing score is 75.
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Activate your license
A newly issued sales associate license may initially be inactive. To work as an active sales associate, the license must be activated under a qualifying Florida real estate broker.
FLORIDA PRE-LICENSING EDUCATION
The 63-hour course
Florida law generally requires prospective real estate sales associates to complete a Florida Real Estate Commission-approved pre-licensing course before taking the state examination.
The standard sales associate pre-licensing course consists of 63 hours and covers foundational real estate principles, practices, and Florida real estate license law.
Certain applicants may qualify for an exemption from the pre-licensing course, including qualifying Florida attorneys and certain applicants with an eligible four-year degree in real estate.
Learn what the Florida 63-hour pre-licensing course covers →THE STATE EXAM
What happens after the course?
After satisfying the education requirement and receiving authorization to test, applicants take the Florida Real Estate Sales Associate Examination.
A score of at least 75 is required to pass the sales associate examination.
Completing the pre-licensing course does not itself issue a real estate license. The course is one part of the state licensing process.
AFTER LICENSURE
Your education does not end with the state exam.
Florida sales associates are generally required to complete 45 hours of approved post-licensing education before the expiration of their initial license period. After that, ongoing continuing education requirements apply.
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COMMON QUESTIONS
Florida real estate license FAQ
How many hours is the Florida real estate pre-licensing course?
The standard Florida sales associate pre-licensing course consists of 63 hours.
How old do you have to be to get a Florida real estate license?
Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
Do you need a college degree?
No. Florida requires a high school diploma or its equivalent, not a college degree.
Do Florida real estate applicants need fingerprints?
Yes. Electronic fingerprinting is required for real estate sales associate applicants.
What score do you need to pass the Florida real estate exam?
The Florida Real Estate Sales Associate Examination requires a score of at least 75 to pass.
What happens after you get your first Florida real estate license?
Before the initial sales associate license expires, Florida sales associates generally must complete the required 45-hour post-licensing education. Ongoing continuing-education requirements apply after that.
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Verify current requirements before applying
Licensing requirements, forms, fees, testing procedures, and education rules can change. Applicants should confirm current requirements with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation and the Florida Real Estate Commission.
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