For future agents
How to get your Florida
real estate license.
The honest, step-by-step path to getting licensed in Florida — plus a free study course and practice exam built by an active Orlando broker. When you first start out, the right preparation changes everything.
Figures current as of 2026. Always confirm the latest requirements and fees at MyFloridaLicense.com.
The path
Five steps to your Florida license.
Complete the 63-hour pre-license course
Take the state-required 63-hour course (FREC Course I) from a Florida-permitted real estate school, then pass your school's end-of-course exam. Course completion is good for two years.
Apply to the state + get fingerprinted
File your DBPR application (form RE 1) — the fee is $83.75 — and complete an electronic fingerprint background check through an approved Livescan vendor.
Pass the Florida state exam
Sit the exam at Pearson VUE: 100 multiple-choice questions, 3.5 hours, $36.75 per attempt. You need 75% to pass. This free study course is built to get you there.
Get your license issued
Once you pass, the state typically issues your sales associate license within about 7–10 business days. It is issued in an inactive status.
Activate it under a broker
A Florida sales associate must work under an actively licensed broker. Activating with the right brokerage — one that actually trains you — is the most important career decision you'll make early.
Study free
Everything you need to pass — at no cost.
When I started out, I lived on YouTube videos trying to prep for the Florida exam. So I built the resource I wish I'd had: a plain-English course and a real practice exam, covering every domain the test asks about.
The free exam-prep course
Twelve plain-English lessons covering license law, brokerage relationships, contracts, financing, valuation, and the real estate math that trips most candidates up.
Start learning →📝The free practice exam
Original, Florida-specific practice questions with an explanation for every answer and a topic-by-topic breakdown that shows you exactly where to review before test day.
Test yourself →An important note. These free resources are supplemental study help — they are not the state-required 63-hour pre-license course (FREC Course I), and MaxLife Realty is not a state-approved real estate school. To qualify for the exam you must complete the 63-hour course at a Florida-permitted school and pass the state exam administered by Pearson VUE. Nothing here is affiliated with or endorsed by the FREC, DBPR, or Pearson VUE, and no result is guaranteed.
Common questions
Florida licensing FAQ.
- How do I get a Florida real estate license?
- Five steps: (1) complete the state-required 63-hour pre-license course at a permitted school, (2) apply to the DBPR (form RE 1, $83.75) and get fingerprinted, (3) pass the Florida state exam at Pearson VUE (100 questions, 75% to pass), (4) receive your license, and (5) activate it under a licensed broker before you can practice.
- How long does it take to get licensed in Florida?
- It depends on your pace. Many people finish the 63-hour course in a few weeks of focused study; between scheduling the course, the application and fingerprints, and booking the exam, the whole process commonly takes two to four months.
- How much does it cost to get a Florida real estate license?
- Budget for course tuition (varies by school), the $83.75 state application fee, electronic fingerprinting (commonly around $50–$80), and the $36.75 exam fee per attempt. This study course and practice exam are free.
- Do I need a college degree to become a real estate agent in Florida?
- No. You must be at least 18, have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED), and have a U.S. Social Security number. No college degree is required.
- How hard is the Florida real estate exam?
- It's a serious exam — you need 75% to pass, and plenty of candidates need more than one attempt, usually because of the real estate math and the Florida license-law sections. The good news: those are the most learnable parts. That's exactly what this free course and practice exam focus on.
- Can I really study for the Florida exam for free?
- Yes. Our free course and practice exam are supplemental study help you can use as much as you want. Note that they do not replace the state-required 63-hour pre-license course, which must be completed at a Florida-permitted school.
- Do I need a broker before I can start working?
- Yes. A Florida sales associate's license is issued inactive and must be activated under an actively licensed broker. You cannot operate independently as a sales associate, so choosing the right brokerage matters from day one.
When you pass
Start your career with a broker who actually trains you.
Your license is only the starting line. The brokerage you choose decides whether you ramp up fast or figure it out alone. At MaxLife Realty, brand-new agents train directly under the broker from day one — no team-lead layers, no sink-or-swim. When you're ready, let's talk.