How to get your Florida real estate license

The steps, in order.

1. 01

   Confirm eligibility

   Check age, education, background review and other requirements with the regulator.

2. 02

   Complete approved education

   Confirm the current 63 hours education requirement and approved providers. LicenseIQ does not replace required prelicensing education.

3. 03

   Apply and schedule

   Follow the regulator’s application and testing authorization sequence; submit required documents and fees. Exact sequencing varies.

4. 04

   Prepare and take the exam

   Use the Pearson VUE candidate handbook for check-in, accommodations, allowed materials and current scoring.

5. 05

   Complete license issuance

   After passing, complete remaining regulator requirements. Do not practice until the license is issued and active.

6. 06

   Maintain your license

   Verify post-license education, renewal deadlines and continuing education with the regulator.

What’s on the state portion?

Topics from your LicenseIQ state course; the official exam outline controls.

• Real Estate License Law and Qualifications for Licensure6 lessons
• Real Estate License Law and Commission Rules6 lessons
• Authorized Relationships, Duties, and Disclosure6 lessons
• Real Estate Brokerage Activities and Procedures6 lessons
• Violations of License Law, Penalties, and Procedures6 lessons
• Federal and State Laws Pertaining to Real Estate6 lessons
• Property Rights: Estates and Tenancies; Condominiums, Cooperatives, Community Development Districts, Homeowners' Associations, and Time-Sharing5 lessons
• Title, Deeds, and Ownership Restrictions6 lessons
• Legal Descriptions6 lessons
• Real Estate Contracts6 lessons
• Residential Mortgages6 lessons
• Types of Mortgages and Sources of Financing6 lessons
• Real Estate Related Computations and Closing of Transactions6 lessons
• Taxes Affecting Real Estate6 lessons
• Planning and Zoning6 lessons

Try three practice questions.