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
How to Get a Florida Real Estate License
Florida real estate license searches usually mean one of two things: you need the step-by-step licensing process, or you are ready to start the required 63-hour course. This guide explains eligibility, the DBPR application, fingerprints, the state exam, costs to plan for, and when to move into Casa Academy enrollment.
Reviewed by Casa Academy and updated March 16, 2026 using the current DBPR checklist and Pearson VUE scheduling guidance.
Official resources
Use the real tools, not guesses
These links take you to the official state tools and reference pages that help you complete the task correctly.
DBPR sales associate application checklist
Confirm Florida eligibility, education, application, fingerprinting, and exam requirements with the state.
Open DBPR checklistDBPR licensing portal
Use the state portal to apply for a Florida sales associate license and manage licensing services.
Open DBPR portalPearson VUE Florida real estate exam
Review the official Florida real estate exam scheduling resource when you are ready for test day.
Open exam schedulerHow to get a Florida real estate license in order
Finish the 63-hour course, submit fingerprints and the DBPR application, schedule the state exam, pass the exam, then activate the license with a sponsoring broker. If your search was "how to become a realtor in Florida" or "how to get a real estate license in Florida," this is the practical sequence to follow.
Costs to plan for before you enroll
Budget for course tuition, the DBPR application, fingerprinting, and the state exam fee. If you already know you need the 63-hour course, use the enrollment page for current Casa Academy pricing and included exam-prep support.
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.
Course intent vs general license research
Use this page when you are still researching requirements, timing, cost, and state steps. Use the Florida real estate license course page when you are ready to start the 63-hour pre-licensing requirement.
Florida topic guides
Browse the Florida licensing topics to build a study plan before you enroll.
Agency Law
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View Agency Law guideBrokerage Relationships
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View Brokerage Relationships guideClosing Procedures
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View Closing Procedures guideContracts
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View Contracts guideDisclosures
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View Disclosures guideEnvironmental Hazards
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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 Leases guideLegal Descriptions
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View Legal Descriptions guideLicensing & Qualifications
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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
How do I get a Florida real estate license?
Complete the eligibility requirements, finish the 63-hour pre-licensing course, submit fingerprints and the DBPR application, pass the state exam, then activate your license with a broker.
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.
Is the 63-hour course the first paid step?
For most first-time sales associate applicants, the required 63-hour course is the main education step. Many students also submit fingerprints and the DBPR application while completing the course.
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.
Enroll in the Florida 63-hour pre-licensing course
Use the direct enrollment page when you are ready to start the requirement.
Start pre-licensingFlorida real estate agent course
Review the 63-hour pre-licensing course required to get started.
Explore the agent courseFlorida real estate school
Confirm school approval, format, support, and enrollment paths.
Open the school hubFlorida real estate license online course
Confirm what parts of the process can be completed online.
Explore online optionsHow to get a Florida real estate license
Follow the full timeline from course completion to exam day.
Read the licensing guideFlorida real estate license lookup
Verify a sales associate or broker record in the DBPR portal.
Check a licenseFlorida real estate agent salary
See how commissions, splits, and expenses shape earnings.
Read the salary guideFlorida continuing education requirements
Know the CE requirement for renewals after the first cycle.
Review CE requirementsFlorida real estate license cost breakdown
Review course tuition, application fees, and exam costs in one place.
View the cost breakdownFlorida real estate license timeline
Plan fast, typical, and slower timelines for getting licensed.
See the timeline guideReady when you are
Start with a Florida-approved course and structured study support
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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