• Be at least of 18 years of age
• Have a valid Social Security number applicants may visit the Social Security Administration website for information on how to obtain one, Florida residency is not required
• Have a high school diploma or equivalency
• Be able to answer questions regarding any criminal background if such exists
• Complete the appropriate “Form RE1” application either in its printable form or online by: clicking on the “Apply For a License”, then “+ Real Estate Sales Associates” and selecting the appropriate link (Resident or Non-Resident Mutual Recognition Applicant) at the FREC’s Website.
• Pay application fee. Military veterans, their spouses and Florida National Guard members may be eligible for a fee waiver, fee reimbursement, and/or fee discount. Please visit the DBPR Military Services page for more information.

Step 2: Schedule fingerprints appointment, do can do so online with Pearson VUE Fingerprints. Fingerprints must be taken as part of a background check process for questions please visit DBPR’s Fingerprints FAQ’s.

Step 3: Take and pass the required Pre-Licensing 63-hour course.

• With Luxury Real Estate School, LLC students have a choice from the various scheduling formats seen above on live classroom courses, or online at their own pace.
• Successfully completing this course also entails receiving a passing grade of at least 70% on the end-of-course exam
• Students can only miss 8 hours of this course for any reason as per state requirements (Missed classes must be made up within 30 days of the scheduled course completion)
• The course is good for two (2) years from the date of completion. An expired course will not be accepted at the state exam site and you will not be able to sit for your exam without proof of a valid course completion slip.
• The course is not required at the time of application submission.
• DBPR’s FREC Sales Associate Pre-License Syllabus.
• Applicants with a 4 year degree in real estate, or attorneys with current Florida Bar Card, are exempt from taking this course. But, must pass the state license exam (step 4).

Step 4: Upon approval of the application, state examination must be taken at Pearson Vue. Visit Pearson VUE’s website to learn more and find a location near you to set up your exam once the application has been approved by the DBPR. The DBPR’s Candidate Information Booklet is a very useful source to help guide you through the examination process.

• Within two years of receiving the Pre-License Course Completion, applicant must take and score at least 75% on the state examination to become licensed
• Please look at our CRAM Two-Day State Exam Review designed specifically to prepare you for taking this exam

Step 5: Maintain and keep your license, consider taking the post licensing course if required as soon as its available, remember if you are required to take a post license course and miss the deadlines your license will be null and void.

Out of State Licensees:
Florida has “mutual recognition” agreements with other states. If you are licensed in AL, AR, CT, GA, IL, MS, and NE you may be eligible to receive a license through mutual recognition. To see if you qualify for mutual recognition please visit Florida Real Estate Commission’s Licensure Information.