Steps to Become Licensed

5 Steps To Get Your Florida Sales Associate License

Getting licensed for your new real estate career might seem a bit daunting, but we’re here to guide you through the process.

Requirements

To start:

  • You must be at least 18 years of age.
  • You must have a United States Social Security number.
  • You must hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.

  1. Complete 63 Hours of Approved Pre-Licensing Education

    You must successfully complete an approved 63 clock-hour Pre-Licensing course.

    The CE Shop offers this mandatory course through its advanced web-based platform, where the best of the classroom is combined with the flexibility and convenience of online learning.

    We prepare you for your licensing exam while providing you with the knowledge you need to begin a promising career in real estate.

  2. Pass the Course Final Exam

    After you complete all the course materials, meet the minimum time requirement, and pass the practice exam, there is a course final exam. The minimum passing score is 70%. Within one year of the original examination, you may retest once.

    Beyond that, if you fail the final exam, you must repeat the course prior to being eligible to take the test again.

  3. Submit Your Fingerprints to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation

    After you pass your exam, you’ll need to submit your fingerprints to the DBPR and submit a background check at least five days before submitting your application to the state. Florida DBPR has an electronic fingerprinting FAQ with questions about requirements. 

  4. Complete the Application for Licensure

    After completing all licensing requirements, you’ll need to apply for your Florida real estate salesperson license with the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation. You will receive notice from the DBPR when your license application is approved. Attached in that notice is a RE Application ID number.

  5. Pass the Florida Real Estate Salesperson Exam

    Next you must take and pass the Florida licensing exam, which is administered by Pearson VUE. This test has two sections, covering both state exam and national requirements. For more information, see the Pearson VUE Candidate Exam Information here.

    Florida allows the licensing exam to be proctored online. For more information, see the Florida licensing exam website here.