How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Florida
63 hours of pre-licensing education, then the Pearson VUE exam. State fees come to $156, on top of a course starting at $99.
Requirements set by Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
The steps, in order
- 1
Check you're eligible
Florida requires you to be at least 18. Minimum education: High school diploma or GED.
- 2
Complete 63 hours of pre-licensing education
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) requires 63 hours from an approved school before you can sit the exam.
- 3
Pass the Pearson VUE licensing exam
Florida uses Pearson VUE. The exam is 100 questions. The exam fee is $37.
- 4
Submit fingerprints and a background check
Florida charges $56 for fingerprinting and the background check.
- 5
Apply for your license
The application fee is $63, paid to Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
- 6
Keep the license current
Florida requires 14 hours of continuing education every 2 years to renew.
Next steps
Florida Real Estate License FAQ
How many hours of real estate school does Florida require? ▾
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) requires 63 hours of approved pre-licensing education before you can sit the licensing exam.
How much does a Florida real estate license cost? ▾
Florida charges $156 in state fees: $37 exam fee, $63 application fee, $56 fingerprinting. Your course is the other half of the cost and is priced by the school, not the state.
What are the requirements to get a real estate license in Florida? ▾
You must be at least 18 and have: High school diploma or GED, complete 63 hours of pre-licensing education, and pass the Pearson VUE licensing exam.
What is on the Florida real estate exam? ▾
Florida uses Pearson VUE to administer its real estate licensing exam.