No residency and no college degree required. Citizenship is not required, but a valid United States Social Security number is.
Printable checklist
Florida real estate license requirements checklist
Every Florida sales associate license requirement on one page, in the order DBPR and FREC apply it: who qualifies, the 63-hour course, the application and fingerprints, the state exam, broker activation, costs, and the realistic timeline.
Complete the FREC-approved Course I, then submit the DBPR application ($62.75) with electronic Live Scan fingerprints. Run these in parallel to save weeks.
Pass the Pearson VUE Sales Associate exam (100 questions, 210 minutes), then activate under a Florida broker with the RE 11 form.
Every requirement at a glance
RequirementStandardSource
Age18 or older (no upper limit)F.S. 475.17
EducationHigh school diploma or GEDF.S. 475.17
Social Security numberRequired (citizenship is not)DBPR RE 1
ResidencyNot requiredDBPR
Pre-license course63 hours, FREC-approved (Course I)F.S. 475.17
ApplicationDBPR RE 1, fee $62.75 (verify)DBPR RE 1
FingerprintsElectronic Live Scan, $50 to $80DBPR
State exam100 questions, 75 to pass, 210 minPearson VUE
Broker activationRequired before you practiceF.S. 475.42
Post-license education45 hours before first renewalF.S. Chapter 475
Costs and timeline
ItemAmount or time
Total license-path costAbout $400 to $1,200
DBPR application fee$62.75 (verify current)
Electronic fingerprints$50 to $80
State exam fee$36.75 per attempt
Typical timeline10 to 20 weeks
Fastest realistic timeline10 to 14 weeks (run steps in parallel)
Four requirements people get wrong
Common mistakeWhat is actually true
Course exam equals the state examSchool exam is about 70%; the state exam needs 75 out of 100
Skip the 45-hour post-license courseMandatory before first renewal, or the license becomes null and void
You need a broker to startA broker is needed only to activate after you pass the exam
You must be a Florida residentNo residency requirement; any state works with a valid SSN
Quick self-test
Do you know the requirements that trip people up?
Cover the answer key first. If you miss two or more, reread the checklist before you enroll, apply, or schedule the exam.
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- 1Score
Your school end-of-course exam needs 70%. What does the state exam need?
- 2Residency
You live in Georgia. Can you hold a Florida sales associate license?
- 3Sequence
Do you need a sponsoring broker before you can sit for the state exam?
Answer key
- 175 out of 100
The 70% course exam and the 75% state exam are two separate tests. Plan for the higher state bar.
- 2Yes
Florida has no residency requirement. A valid United States Social Security number is what matters.
- 3No
A broker is only required to activate the license after you pass. You can course, apply, and test without one.
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FAQ
License requirements questions
What are the requirements to get a Florida real estate license?+
You must be at least 18, have a high school diploma or GED, hold a United States Social Security number, complete a 63-hour FREC-approved pre-license course, submit the DBPR application with electronic fingerprints, pass DBPR's background review, pass the Pearson VUE state exam with a 75 out of 100, and activate under a sponsoring broker. After licensure you must complete 45 hours of post-license education before your first renewal.
Do I need to be a Florida resident to get a license?+
No. Florida has no residency requirement for a real estate sales associate license. You can live in any state and hold a Florida license as long as you have a valid United States Social Security number.
Do I need a college degree?+
No. The education requirement is a high school diploma or GED. The 63-hour pre-license course is the only required coursework, and the exam is what you must pass.
What score do I need to pass the Florida real estate exam?+
You need 75 out of 100 on the Pearson VUE state exam. Do not confuse this with the school's end-of-course exam, which many providers set at 70%. The 70% course exam and the 75% state exam are two separate tests.
How much does the Florida real estate license path cost?+
Most candidates budget about $400 to $1,200 before first-year business costs. That covers the 63-hour course, the DBPR application ($62.75), electronic fingerprints ($50 to $80), the exam ($36.75 per attempt), and optional exam prep. Verify current fees with DBPR and Pearson VUE.
Do I need a broker before I take the exam?+
No. You need a broker only to activate your license after you pass. You can complete the course, apply, and sit for the exam without a broker, but a Florida sales associate cannot practice until the license is active under a broker.