Eligibility essentials
Applicants must be at least 18, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and complete the approved pre-licensing coursework before the exam.
Florida real estate license
Florida Real Estate License Requirements, Course, and Exam
Florida requires eligibility, a 63-hour pre-licensing course, fingerprints, a DBPR application, and a passing state exam. Use this guide to understand the requirements and plan your timeline.
Reviewed by Casa Academy and updated March 16, 2026 using the current DBPR checklist and Pearson VUE scheduling guidance.
The required steps in order
Finish the 63-hour course, submit fingerprints and the DBPR application, schedule the state exam, then activate the license with a sponsoring broker.
What happens after you pass
After the exam, Florida requires you to affiliate with a broker to activate the license. Many students line up broker interviews while studying.
Florida topic guides
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Agency Law
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View Brokerage Relationships guideClosing Procedures
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View Environmental Hazards guideEthics & Professional Standards
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View Ethics & Professional Standards guideFair Housing & Federal Laws
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View Fair Housing & Federal Laws guideFinancing & Lending
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View Financing & Lending guideInvestment & Taxation
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View Investment & Taxation guideLand Use Controls
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View Land Use Controls guideLeases
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View Licensing & Qualifications guideMarket Analysis
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View Market Analysis guideProperty Management
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View Property Management guideProperty Rights & Estates
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View Property Rights & Estates guideReal Estate Math
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View Real Estate Math guideTitle Insurance
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View Title Insurance guideValuation & Appraisal
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View Valuation & Appraisal guideFAQs
What is the minimum education for a Florida real estate license?
You must have a high school diploma or equivalent and complete the 63-hour pre-licensing course.
Can I take the course online?
Yes. Florida approves online pre-licensing courses that meet the 63-hour requirement.
How much does a Florida real estate license cost?
Costs include course tuition, DBPR application fees, fingerprints, and the state exam. Use a cost breakdown to compare the full stack before you enroll.
How long does the DBPR application take?
Processing time varies, but submitting fingerprints early helps avoid delays.
Do I need to find a broker before the exam?
No. Broker affiliation happens after you pass and are ready to activate the license.
How soon can I schedule the state exam?
Once the course is complete and the application is cleared, you can schedule the exam with the testing provider.
About Casa Academy
Casa Academy is an online Florida real estate school operating under Florida school license ZH1003169. We maintain this page against the DBPR sales associate checklist and Pearson VUE exam scheduling guidance.
If the state changes its application steps or exam scheduling, this page should change too. The current review date for this version is March 16, 2026.
Authority details
- Organization
- Casa Academy
- Florida school license
- ZH1003169
- Current review date
- March 16, 2026
Next steps
If this page answered the immediate question, these guides help you move to the next practical step.
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Know the CE requirement for renewals after the first cycle.
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