What a real estate license lets you do
A Florida sales associate license allows you to work under a broker, represent buyers and sellers, and get paid on transactions. It is the required credential before you can practice real estate in the state.
Florida real estate license
Florida Real Estate License: Steps, Course, and Exam Path
Earning a Florida real estate license requires the 63-hour pre-licensing course, a DBPR application with fingerprints, and a passing state exam before broker activation. Casa Academy keeps the process simple with online lessons, practice tests, and a clear checklist.
Last updated on March 16, 2026
The Florida licensing steps at a glance
Most applicants follow the same sequence: complete the 63-hour pre-licensing course, submit fingerprints and the DBPR application, schedule the state exam, and then activate the license with a sponsoring broker.
How Casa Academy supports the journey
Our online course is organized to match the Florida exam topics, with progress checkpoints and practice questions that prepare you for test day without duplicating the enrollment flow.
FAQs
How long does it take to get a real estate license in Florida?
Most students finish in 2 to 10 weeks, depending on course pace, application processing, and exam scheduling.
Do I have to live in Florida to get licensed?
No. Florida allows non-residents to apply as long as they meet the same education and background requirements.
Is the 63-hour course required for everyone?
Yes, most first-time applicants must complete the state-approved 63-hour pre-licensing course before sitting for the exam.
What does the 63-hour course cover?
The course covers Florida real estate law, principles, contracts, finance, and ethics aligned to the state exam outline.
When do fingerprints and the DBPR application happen?
You can submit fingerprints and the DBPR application while finishing the course so the timing lines up for the exam.
Do I need a broker before I take the exam?
No. You only need a broker to activate your license after passing the exam.
About Casa AcademySobre Casa AcademyÀ propos de Casa AcademySobre a Casa Academy关于 Casa Academy
Casa Academy helps students prepare to pass real estate licensing exams across the United States. We build practice tests, study plans, and exam prep for national and state exams — with clear disclosures when a state product is not yet available.Casa Academy ayuda a los estudiantes a prepararse para aprobar los exámenes de licencia inmobiliaria en Estados Unidos. Creamos exámenes de práctica, planes de estudio y preparación para exámenes nacionales y estatales, con divulgaciones claras cuando un producto estatal aún no está disponible.Casa Academy aide les étudiants à se préparer aux examens de licence immobilière partout aux États-Unis. Nous créons des examens blancs, des plans d’étude et une préparation aux examens national et d’État, avec des informations claires lorsqu’un produit d’État n’est pas encore disponible.A Casa Academy ajuda os alunos a se prepararem para passar nos exames de licença imobiliária em todo os Estados Unidos. Criamos simulados, planos de estudo e preparação para exames nacional e estadual, com avisos claros quando um produto estadual ainda não está disponível.Casa Academy 帮助学生备考美国各地的房地产执照考试。我们提供模拟测试、学习计划和全国/州专项备考，并在州产品尚未上线时做出明确说明。
If official requirements or exam scheduling guidance change, this page should change too. The current review date for this version is March 16, 2026.Si cambian los requisitos oficiales o las guías de programación del examen, esta página también debe actualizarse. La fecha de revisión actual de esta versión es 16 de marzo de 2026.Si les exigences officielles ou les consignes de planification de l’examen changent, cette page doit aussi être mise à jour. La date de révision actuelle de cette version est 16 mars 2026.Se os requisitos oficiais ou as orientações de agendamento do exame mudarem, esta página também deve mudar. A data de revisão atual desta versão é 16 de março de 2026.如官方要求或考试安排指引有变，本页内容也应同步更新。当前版本的审核日期为 2026年3月16日。
Authority detailsDetalles de autoridadInformations d’autoritéDetalhes de autoridade权威信息
- OrganizationOrganizaciónOrganisationOrganização机构
- Casa Academy
- FocusEnfoqueFocusFoco重点
- National and state real estate exam prepPreparación para exámenes inmobiliarios nacionales y estatalesPréparation aux examens immobiliers national et d’ÉtatPreparação para exames imobiliários nacional e estadual全国与州专项房地产考试备考
- SupportSoporteAssistanceSuporte支持
- support@onlinerealestateschool.com
- Current review dateFecha de revisión actualDate de révision actuelleData de revisão atual当前审核日期
- March 16, 202616 de marzo de 202616 mars 202616 de março de 20262026年3月16日
Next steps
If this page answered the immediate question, these guides help you move to the next practical step.
Licensing & requirements guides
Browse the Learn directory for licensing & requirements.
Browse clusterFlorida licensing hub
Eligibility, application, and activation steps.
Open guide63-hour course overview
What the pre-licensing course covers and how to enroll.
Open guideOnline course format
How self-paced online study fits Florida requirements.
Open guideFlorida broker license requirements
Experience, education, exam, and application rules for becoming a broker.
Open guideEnroll in the Florida 63-hour pre-licensing course
Move from licensing research to a DBPR-approved enrollment path.
Start the 63-hour courseFlorida real estate school
Review Casa Academy as a Florida school and choose the right course path.
Open the school hubFlorida real estate license lookup
Use the DBPR portal to verify a sales associate or broker.
Check a licenseFlorida continuing education requirements
Learn the CE requirement for renewals after your first cycle.
Review CE requirementsReady when you are
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Use the practical resources above first. When you are ready to move, compare the course options and enroll from the main portal.
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