When do I need to renew my Florida real estate license?Florida real estate licenses expire either March 31st or September 30th, every other year. Your renewal date will be determined by the date that you passed your exam. Expiration dates are listed on your license. Show
Are your courses approved by the Florida Real Estate Commission?No, we do not provide continuing education in the state of Florida How do I renew my Florida real estate license?Florida requires all real estate licensees to renew their license through their Online Service portal. If you have not already registered, you will need to do so before you may renew your license. Once you have registered, you will receive an email with a temporary password and then you will create your own unique, secure password. (Check your spam or junk mail folder if you don't receive that email right away.) After you have successfully logged in you will be able to link your license to the online account you created.
How much does it cost to renew my Florida real estate license?
I missed the due date for my Florida real estate license renewal, can I still renew?Yes. If you fail to complete the renewal process before your expiration, your license will become involuntary inactive, at which point you will have 12 months to complete the required continuing education, pay the renewal fee, and a late fee. You will not be eligible to operate while your license is involuntary inactive. Failure to complete the 14 hour continuing education within 12 months after the expiration date will result in additional education requirements – 28 hours Reactive Education. Do I have to complete any continuing education if my Florida real estate license is inactive?Yes. All Florida real estate licensees are required to complete 14 hours of continuing education each licensing cycle whether they are Current/Active or Current/Inactive. Are there any continuing education exemptions for Florida real estate licensees?Yes. Any active member who is in good standing with the Florida Bar is exempt from the 14-hour continuing education requirement. To receive this exemption, the licensees will need to either have a copy of their Bar card or the Bar card membership number provided to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Does Florida have reciprocity with other states?Mutual Recognition Information Real Estate Florida has mutual recognition with 8 states: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Mississippi, Nebraska, and Rhode Island. Brokers and Sales Associates can qualify for an equivalent type license in Florida if they meet the following qualifications:
All applicants must have obtained the Real Estate license by having met the education and examination requirements of the state with which Florida has mutual recognition. Applicant must hold a valid, current and active real estate license, in good standing, issued by the Real Estate licensing agency in the state from which the applicant is applying. The intent of these agreements is to recognize the education and experience that real estate licensees have acquired in another state. These agreements apply to nonresidents licensed in other jurisdictions. Each licensee who applies for Florida licensure from a state or jurisdiction that has a current mutual recognition agreement with Florida must pass a written Florida-specific real estate law examination. The exam consists of 40 questions of 1 point in value per question. A grade of 30 points or higher must be achieved to pass the exam. These agreements also ensure that Florida licensees have equal opportunity for licensure in those jurisdictions with which agreements are concluded. Once you have obtained a Florida Real Estate sales associate or broker license, you are subject to all renewal requirements for our state. Prior to your initial expiration date, listed on your license, you will be required to complete post-license education. (45 hours Post-Education for Sales Associates and 60 hours Post-Education for Brokers). Thereafter you will be required to complete 14 hours of continuing education biannually. The education requirements are in addition to applicable renewal fees. You will be notified within 60 days, prior to your expiration date, that you are due for renewal. Please be sure to visit your online account frequently for your education requirements, renewal fees, status of your license, related license information, and to maintain a valid mailing address. In addition, be sure to visit the Division of Real Estate Homepage for any updates or upcoming events. How do I obtain a Florida real estate license?To become a licensed Sales Associate in Florida, you will need to complete the following steps: Step 1: Meet the requirements
Step 2: Submit the application and other required documents
Step 3: Pass the exam
Step 4: Activate the License
Step 5: Complete your Post-licensing requirements
How many hours of continuing education are required for license renewal Florida?26 hours, including: 2 hours of a Florida OT Board approved course in Prevention of Medical Errors and.
Who is exempt from continuing education requirements in Florida?Any active member who is in good standing with the Florida Bar is exempt from the 14-hour continuing education requirement. To receive this exemption, the licensees will need to either have a copy of their Bar card or the Bar card membership number provided to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
How often do you have to renew your real estate license in Florida?Real estate agents in Florida are required to renew their licenses every two years. The first time you have to renew it requires a little additional work compared to the renewals going forwards. Your license expires between 18 and 24 months after you first acquire it depending on when you took your exam.
How many hours of classroom continuing education are required for Florida real estate licensees during each two years of a license period?After the first post-license renewal period, you're required to take 14 hours of Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC)-approved continuing education (CE) classes during each two-year license renewal period.
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