Florida Real Estate Agent License
Complete requirements guide for Florida
Pre-Licensing Education
Complete the 63-hour FREC Course I from an approved provider. Includes 60 hours instruction plus 3-hour course exam.
Required Courses (63 hours total):
- • FREC Course I - Sales Associate Pre-License (63 hours)
Course completion certificate valid for 2 years.
State Examination
Exam Name
Florida Real Estate Sales Associate Examination
Provider
Pearson VUE
Format
100 multiple-choice questions, 3.5 hours
Passing Score
75% (75 correct answers)
Exam Fee
$37
Retake Policy: Can retake after failed attempt; must pass within 2 years of course completion
Background Check
Type: Electronic fingerprinting
Cost: $52
Sponsoring Broker
Must find a broker to sponsor you through the application process
Fee Breakdown
| Examination Fee | $37 |
| Application Fee | $84 |
| Fingerprinting | $52 |
| Total Fees | $173 |
Does not include pre-licensing course costs ($200-$500).
License Renewal
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal Fee
$72
CE Required
14 hours
Online Renewal
Yes
14 hours of FREC-approved continuing education every 2 years after initial post-license requirement
Post-License Requirement: 45 hours required Required within first 2 years of initial license
License Reciprocity
Florida has mutual recognition agreements with several states. Still requires passing Florida portion of exam.
States with Agreements:
- • Alabama: May waive education requirements
- • Arkansas: May waive education requirements
- • Connecticut: May waive education requirements
- • Georgia: May waive education requirements
- • Mississippi: May waive education requirements
- • Nebraska: May waive education requirements
Florida Real Estate Commission
- Official Website
- (850) 487-1395
- Apply Online
Helpful Tools
Upgrade to Broker
Requires 24 months active experience and 72 additional hours of broker pre-license education
- • 2 years experience required
- • 72 additional education hours
- • Broker exam required
Last verified: 2026-01-12