QUICK ANSWER
The Florida real estate sales associate exam costs $36.75 per attempt under Pearson VUE's current fact sheet. A retake requires another exam fee. Pearson says you can cancel or reschedule without penalty only when you act at least two full calendar days before the appointment. If you change too late, arrive late, or miss the exam, you can owe the full fee again. A documented excused absence may be considered when you contact Pearson VUE and send the required proof within four days.
EXAM PREP ONLY
This page answers exam-fee intent only. The separate DBPR application fee, course tuition, fingerprinting, and first-year business costs belong in the full Florida real estate license cost guide.
The exam fee itself is simple. The costly mistakes happen around it.
Paying $36.75 reserves one attempt. It does not cover your DBPR application, course, fingerprints, or a second attempt. It also does not protect the fee if you miss Pearson's change deadline or fail to appear. This guide shows exactly when the fee repeats, when it may be forfeited, and what to do after a documented emergency.
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What this guide covers
- The exam-fee answer
- Exam fee versus application fee
- Fixed official fees in 2026
- Pearson VUE exam fee
- DBPR application fee
- Retake costs
- Cancellation, no-show, and emergency costs
- Frequently Asked Questions
The exam-fee answer
The Florida real estate exam fee is $36.75 for one sales associate attempt under the current Pearson fact sheet. Two attempts cost $73.50. Three cost $110.25. The fee is paid to Pearson VUE when you reserve the appointment.
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|---|---|---|
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| "Is exam prep worth paying for?" | Review Pass Florida pricing | Compares one-time prep cost against retake and delay risk |
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Exam fee versus application fee
The Pearson VUE exam fee and DBPR application fee are separate charges. Paying DBPR does not buy an exam seat, and paying Pearson does not submit or approve your license application.
| Charge | Current amount | What it pays for | Paid to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales associate application | $62.75 on the current RE 1 form | DBPR application processing | DBPR |
| Salesperson examination | $36.75 per attempt | One Pearson VUE appointment | Pearson VUE |
| Course and fingerprints | Provider-priced | Education and background-check prerequisites | Separate providers |
For the complete path, including course, fingerprints, post-license education, brokerage, and first-year business expenses, use the Florida real estate license cost guide. Keeping those figures on a separate page prevents a simple exam-fee question from turning into a misleading total-cost answer.
Fixed official fees in 2026
The fixed official fee floor for a typical Florida sales associate exam candidate is $99.50: $62.75 for the current DBPR RE 1 application plus $36.75 for the Pearson VUE salesperson exam.
| Fee | Official amount | Paid to | Where to confirm |
|---|---|---|---|
| DBPR RE 1 sales associate application | $62.75 | DBPR | Current DBPR-hosted RE 1 application PDF |
| Pearson VUE Real Estate Salesperson exam | $36.75 per attempt | Pearson VUE | Current Pearson-hosted Florida real estate fact sheet |
| Fixed fee floor before course and fingerprints | $99.50 | DBPR plus Pearson VUE | $62.75 + $36.75 |
The current DBPR RE 1 Sales Associate Application PDF lists $62.75. One DBPR support page, updated in 2025, still displays the older $83.75 fee. This guide follows the current DBPR-hosted RE 1 form because that is the application form candidates actually use, but the live DBPR checkout is the final source before payment.
FEE CONFLICT NOTE
If a DBPR help page, a school page, and the DBPR application checkout disagree, trust the live DBPR application checkout before paying. The DBPR-hosted RE 1 application lists $62.75, but the live checkout controls if another page disagrees.
Pearson VUE exam fee
Pearson VUE's currently hosted Florida Real Estate and Appraiser Fact Sheet lists the Real Estate Salesperson exam fee as $36.75 with 3.5 hours allotted.
That $36.75 buys one scheduled exam appointment.
It does not include:
- DBPR application approval
- The 63-hour course
- Fingerprinting
- A retake
- A replacement appointment after a late change
- A replacement appointment after a no-show
- Exam prep
- Sponsoring-broker activation after passing
Pearson says candidates must pay the examination fee at the time of reservation, payment is not accepted at the test center, and examination fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
If you fail, each retake is another $36.75 under the current fact sheet. Use your Pearson VUE account for the current rebooking process. The fact that a seat is available does not mean you should retake before correcting the cause of the miss.
For retake limits and timing, read how many times can you retake the Florida real estate exam?. For a repeat-attempt plan, read failed Florida real estate exam retake plan.
DBPR application fee
The current DBPR RE 1 sales associate application lists a $62.75 fee, separate from the Pearson VUE exam fee and separate from fingerprint vendor pricing.
The DBPR application is the eligibility gate. Pearson VUE does not schedule you simply because you can pay $36.75. Pearson's fact sheet says candidates must apply to the Florida Division of Real Estate for authorization before making an examination reservation.
The DBPR RE 1 fee does not cover:
- Pearson VUE exam sitting
- Electronic fingerprints
- 63-hour course tuition
- Exam prep materials
- Post-license education
- Sponsoring-broker activation paperwork
- First-year business costs after licensure
The DBPR application also has process cost. If your application is incomplete, your background answers need documentation, fingerprints do not match, or your name does not match your records, the delay can cost more than the fee.
Use how to apply for the Florida real estate exam through DBPR for the step-by-step application path.
What the exam fee does not include
The $36.75 exam fee does not include the DBPR application, 63-hour pre-license course, electronic fingerprints, optional prep, or post-license education. Those are separate licensing-path costs. If you need the full budget, use the Florida real estate license cost guide.
One prerequisite can still create an exam-day fee loss: DBPR requires a valid pre-license completion certificate or accepted equivalent every time you test. If you arrive without it, or the certificate has expired, the booklet says you will not be admitted, remain responsible for that day's fee, and must pay a new fee for a future attempt.
Retake costs
Each Florida real estate sales associate retake costs another $36.75 Pearson VUE exam fee under the currently hosted Pearson fact sheet.
Here is the Pearson-only retake math:
| Attempt count | Pearson exam fees only |
|---|---|
| 1 | $36.75 |
| 2 | $73.50 |
| 3 | $110.25 |
| 4 | $147.00 |
| 5 | $183.75 |
The fee is simple. The hidden cost is the calendar.
A retake can also mean:
- New seat availability
- More study time
- Another day off work
- More transportation or parking
- More anxiety around the next result
- Possible course-certificate pressure if your 2-year window is close
If you already failed more than once, do not keep feeding the retake loop. Use failed the Florida real estate exam 3 times or the Florida real estate exam score report guide to rebuild from evidence.
Cancellation, no-show, and emergency costs
The exam fee can repeat even when you never answer a question. The outcome depends on when you act and why you missed the appointment.
| Situation | Likely fee result | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Cancel or reschedule at least two full calendar days before | No Pearson penalty under the current policy | Change the appointment in your account and save confirmation |
| Cancel less than two days before | Exam fee may be forfeited | Contact Pearson immediately and keep records |
| Miss the appointment | Exam fee may be forfeited; a new reservation can require a new fee | Ask whether the excused-absence policy applies |
| Arrive late and cannot be accommodated | You can be classified as a no-show and owe both the old and new fees | Arrive at least 30 minutes early |
| Missing required ID or valid course certificate | No admission, responsibility for that day's fee, and a new fee for a future exam | Audit documents before the change deadline |
| Approved excused absence with timely proof | Pearson reviews the documentation under the booklet policy | Submit written verification and support within four days |
Pearson's current Florida page says no-penalty changes require at least two full calendar days. Do not treat that as a simple rolling 48-hour window. Use the deadline in your account and keep the confirmation.
DBPR's candidate booklet lists five possible excused-absence reasons: your illness or an immediate family member's illness, a death in the immediate family, a disabling traffic accident, a court appearance or jury duty, and military duty. Send written verification and supporting documentation to Pearson VUE no later than four days after the original exam date. Medical documentation must carry the practitioner's original signature; a stamped signature is not accepted.
An excused absence is not automatic. Contact Pearson VUE promptly at the number on its Florida page and follow the documentation instructions. If you simply do not appear, the booklet says you will be required to pay for the examination in full and may also have to reapply to DBPR.
The cheapest exam day is boring:
- Correct test center
- Correct appointment time
- Valid ID
- Valid course proof or accepted equivalent
- Enough travel buffer
- Real readiness
Use the Florida real estate exam day checklist before you go.
Costs after the exam are separate
Passing does not turn the $36.75 examination payment into a complete licensing or business budget. Broker activation, post-license education, association membership, multiple listing service access, insurance, marketing, and other business expenses are separate. Use the full license-cost guide for those decisions.
Ready to make the first attempt count?
The exam fee is small compared with the cost of delay. Use a fresh timed diagnostic before paying for another attempt, then confirm the improvement in the exact topics that cost you points.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Florida real estate exam cost?
The Pearson VUE Real Estate Salesperson exam fee is $36.75 per attempt in the currently hosted Pearson fact sheet. The full exam path costs more because most candidates also pay for the DBPR application, electronic fingerprints, and the 63-hour pre-license course.
What is the DBPR application fee for a Florida sales associate?
The current DBPR RE 1 Sales Associate Application PDF lists $62.75. A DBPR support page still displays an older $83.75 amount, so confirm the live DBPR checkout before paying.
What is the Pearson VUE exam fee for Florida real estate?
Pearson VUE's currently hosted Florida Real Estate and Appraiser Fact Sheet lists the Real Estate Salesperson exam fee as $36.75 with 3.5 hours allotted.
How much does a Florida real estate exam retake cost?
Each retake costs another $36.75 Pearson VUE exam fee under the currently hosted fact sheet. Retakes also create hidden time costs, such as new appointment availability, more study time, and possible course-certificate pressure.
Can I lose my Pearson VUE exam fee?
Yes. A late cancellation, missed appointment, unexcused late arrival, missing required ID, or missing valid course certificate can cost the fee for that day and require a new fee for another reservation.
When can I cancel or reschedule without a penalty?
Pearson VUE says you must act at least two full calendar days before the appointment. Use the deadline in your Pearson account instead of counting back 48 hours, and save the change confirmation.
What happens if I miss the Florida real estate exam because of an emergency?
Contact Pearson VUE immediately. DBPR's booklet recognizes specified reasons such as illness, a death in the immediate family, a disabling traffic accident, court or jury duty, and military duty. You must send written verification and supporting documentation no later than four days after the original exam date. Medical proof needs the practitioner's original signature.
How much does a no-show cost?
At minimum, you risk losing the $36.75 fee already paid and paying another $36.75 for a new reservation. DBPR's booklet also says a candidate who does not appear may possibly need to reapply, depending on the circumstances and status. Confirm your case with Pearson VUE and DBPR.
Methodology and source notes
The $36.75 attempt fee comes from the currently hosted Pearson fact sheet. Cancellation timing, no-show consequences, required documents, excused-absence reasons, and the four-day documentation deadline come from the DBPR Sales Associate Candidate Information Booklet and Pearson VUE's current Florida page. The separate $62.75 application amount comes from the current DBPR RE 1 form. Claims were checked on August 20, 2026.
Fee conflict note. The current DBPR RE 1 application PDF lists $62.75, while a DBPR help page still displays an older $83.75 amount. This article follows the current DBPR-hosted RE 1 form and tells readers to verify the live DBPR checkout before payment.
Product note. Pass Florida publishes this guide and offers the exam-prep app linked on this page. It does not provide pre-license education, post-license education, continuing education, legal advice, licensing approval, DBPR application processing, Pearson VUE scheduling, fingerprinting, or brokerage placement.
Sources
- DBPR RE 1 Sales Associate Application
- DBPR Real Estate Sales Associate Requirements PDF
- DBPR Sales Associate Candidate Information Booklet
- Pearson VUE Florida Real Estate licensing exams
- Pearson VUE Real Estate and Appraiser Fact Sheet
- DBPR RE 11 Change of Status for Sales Associates and Broker Sales Associates
- F.S. 475.175, Examinations
- F.S. 475.17, Qualifications for practice
- F.A.C. Rule 61J2-3.015, Notice of satisfactory course completion
This is educational exam-fee and scheduling content, not legal, licensing, or financial advice. Pearson VUE fees and policies and DBPR admission rules can change. Verify the amount, change deadline, and appointment instructions in your live Pearson VUE account before paying or acting. Pass Florida is independent exam preparation and cannot guarantee a passing result.
