The 63-hour sales associate pre-licensing course is the first step toward a Florida real estate career. A licensed sales associate takes part in the listing and selling of residential, commercial, and industrial property, land, business opportunities, and time shares.

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• be at least 18 years of age
• have a high school diploma or general education diploma (GED)
• receive approval of your state application
• complete and pass a state approved 63-hour course
• pass a state examination
• You do not need to be a Florida resident

• Fill Out State Application
• • • You can submit the application in two ways:
    • Online - Department of Business and Professional Regulation website
    • Mail - Download and print the application
    • The application fee paid to the state is $62.75
    • It will take 4-6 weeks on average for the state to process and approve your application.
    • Check the status of your application by clicking here.
    • You must submit your fingerprints electronically before your application can be approved.
• Submit Fingerprints
• • • Appointments are scheduled with the state testing vendor, Pearson VUE. This can be done online, or by calling (877) 238-8232
    • Schedule Fingerprint Appointment Online
    • Pearson VUE Testing Locations
    • The fingerprinting fee is $57.25
• Complete the 63-hour Licensing Course
• • • Completion slips are issued upon completion of the course.
• Pass the State Exam
• • • Before you can take your state exam, the state must approve your application for licensure. You must bring your completion slip with you to be permitted to test.
    • To schedule your exam, contact Pearson VUE, the state testing vendor. They have locations throughout the state. You can make an appointment online, or by calling (888) 204-6289
    • Schedule Exam Appointment Online
    • Pearson VUE Testing Locations
    • The exam fee paid to Pearson VUE is $36.75
    • The state exam is a 100 question multiple choice test with a passing score of 75%.
    • If you fail the exam, you may retake it as many times as necessary, at a cost of $36.75 each time, as soon as you can make a new appointment.