Submitting your Florida real estate application to the DBPR is one of the biggest milestones in the licensing process. This Casa Academy guide explains the prerequisites, the information the DBPR asks for, and the common mistakes that can slow down approval.
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Prerequisites before you apply to the DBPR
Before submitting the application, make sure you meet Florida’s baseline requirements: you must be at least 18, have a high school diploma or GED, and hold a valid Social Security number. You will also need to complete the 63-hour pre-licensing course and pass the end-of-course exam from a state-approved school.
What the DBPR asks for on the application
The application collects your legal name, contact details, Social Security number, and education verification. It also asks disclosure questions about criminal history or discipline in other professions. You will select a Livescan vendor for fingerprints and authorize the DBPR to receive your background check results. Review the official DBPR checklist to ensure you have the right documentation ready.
DBPR real estate sales associate application checklist
Common application mistakes that delay approval
Most delays come from mismatched legal names, missing education documentation, incomplete background disclosures, or late fingerprint submissions. Use your full legal name as it appears on your ID, verify your course completion, and schedule fingerprints early so results reach the DBPR before you request exam approval.
Quick application checklist
Use this concise checklist before you submit:
• Confirm you are 18+ with a high school diploma or GED.
• Finish the 63-hour pre-licensing course and final exam.
• Gather your Social Security number and legal name details.
• Schedule Livescan fingerprints with an approved vendor.
• Review DBPR disclosure questions and answer them completely.
How to keep your timeline on track
The DBPR review clock starts after the application is complete. If you submit early without finishing the course or fingerprints, you can add weeks to your timeline. Most applicants move fastest when the course, fingerprints, and documentation are ready before submitting the application.
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FAQs
Q: Do I need to finish the 63-hour course before applying?
A: Yes. The DBPR requires proof of course completion and a passing end-of-course exam before approving you to test.
Q: What information does the DBPR ask for?
A: You will provide legal name, contact information, Social Security number, education details, and answers to background questions.
Q: What if my fingerprint results are delayed?
A: Fingerprint delays can pause your approval. Schedule Livescan fingerprints early so results reach the DBPR before you request exam approval.
Q: How long does DBPR application review take?
A: Processing times vary, but complete applications with fingerprints submitted early typically move through the system faster.