Use this Florida real estate license application checklist to gather every document, complete each step, and submit your DBPR RE 1 application with confidence. It is designed to be scannable and printable so you can track progress at a glance.
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Florida real estate license application checklist
Check off each item below in order. These steps cover the DBPR application, fingerprinting, and exam scheduling for a sales associate license.
[ ] Confirm eligibility (age 18+, high school diploma or GED, SSN).
[ ] Complete the 63-hour Florida pre-licensing course.
[ ] Pass the course final exam and keep your completion details.
[ ] Create your DBPR Online Services account.
[ ] Gather personal, address, and employment history.
[ ] Complete the DBPR RE 1 application online.
[ ] Pay the state application fee and save the confirmation.
[ ] Schedule Livescan fingerprints with the correct ORI code.
[ ] Keep your fingerprinting receipt or submission ID.
[ ] Receive Authorization to Test from DBPR.
[ ] Schedule and pass the Florida state exam.
[ ] Choose a sponsoring broker to activate your license.
Documents and info to gather
Collect these items before you start the application so you can finish in one sitting.
- Government-issued photo ID that matches your legal name.
- Social Security number and contact details.
- Course completion certificate details (school name, completion date).
- Employment history and current employer contact info.
- Address history for the last few years.
- Fingerprinting receipt or appointment confirmation.
Application steps at a glance
Before you submit
- Finish the 63-hour course and pass the final exam.
- Verify your name matches your ID and course records.
- Book fingerprints early to avoid delays.
After you submit
- Watch for DBPR approval and Authorization to Test.
- Schedule your exam with Pearson VUE as soon as you are approved.
- Line up a sponsoring broker for activation after you pass.
Printable-friendly checklist (copy and print)
Print this condensed list for quick reference while you apply:
- Eligibility verified (age, diploma/GED, SSN).
- 63-hour course completed + final exam passed.
- DBPR RE 1 application submitted and paid.
- Fingerprints completed and receipt saved.
- Authorization to Test received.
- State exam passed.
- Sponsoring broker selected for activation.
FAQs
Q: Can I apply before finishing the 63-hour course?
A: No. You must complete the pre-licensing course and pass the final exam before DBPR will approve your application.
Q: Do I need fingerprints before I submit the application?
A: You can submit the application first, but fingerprinting early helps avoid background check delays.
Q: How long does DBPR take to approve the application?
A: Timelines vary, but approvals are faster when your application and fingerprints are complete and accurate.
Q: When does my license become active?
A: Your license is issued after you pass the state exam, but it becomes active once a broker submits your sponsorship.
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