There are various requirements for renewing a real estate license in Florida, depending on your license status, whether you want to renew your real estate license for the first time or if this is your second or subsequent renewal. Keep reading to find out more about how to renew your real estate license in Florida!
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) monitors all Florida real estate license renewals and continuing education progression for all licensees. If the State of Florida real estate education requirements are not met, you cannot renew your real estate license. The steps to renew your real estate license in Florida are as follows;
- Complete your FREC-approved courses to renew your real estate license in Florida.
- Submit your renewal application to the DBPR
- Pay the relevant renewal fee to the DBPR
IMPORTANT: DUE TO RECENT EVENTS THE DEADLINE FOR LICENSE RENEWAL HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 31 OCTOBER 2024.
How Often Do You Have to Complete Your Florida Real Estate License Renewal?
You must renew your real estate license in Florida before the applicable renewal date, which is once every 18 – 24 months from the date your license was issued. It is imperative that you complete your Florida real estate license renewal on time to be able to legally continue offering real estate services and to keep your license in “active” status.
If you fail to complete your Florida real estate license renewal, your license will be classed as “null and void,” meaning you will be required to start the real estate licensing process again. Your real estate license renewal dates are either March 31st or September 30th, whichever date is closest to your license approval date. The Department of Business and Professional Regulation provides an online portal through its website, where you can verify the deadline to meet the requirements to renew your real estate license. To confirm your Florida real estate license renewal date, please click on the link – My Florida License
Example:
Janet’s Licensure Date (the date her license application was approved) was on 06/08/2017, so her real estate license renewal date will land on March 31st, two years after the year 2017.
Janet’s license will expire on 03/31/2019, so she must ensure she meets all renewal requirements before her license expires.
Florida Real Estate License Renewal Requirements
The Florida real estate license renewal requirements for sales associates are that every real estate licensee who has obtained their license as a sales associate must continue their real estate license education by taking the mandatory sales associate post-license course and paying the applicable renewal fee.
If you are a licensed real estate sales associate in Florida and are looking to renew your Florida real estate license for the first time, you must complete your post-license course and pass your real estate post-license exam. You must ensure that you submit your renewal application and pay the relevant real estate license renewal fee to the DBPR to meet the Florida real estate license renewal requirements. It is advantageous for you to begin the course as soon as possible, as it will help educate you on the skills you need to develop to work well with both buyers and sellers and prospect for new customers.
MLS Campus real estate school offers FREC-approved post-licensing courses and the real estate post-license exam online. Our post-license course for agents is designed to go beyond the principles of real estate taught in your pre-license course and give you real-world application skills that will enhance your ability to succeed in the market. The sooner you acquire these skills, which include marketing techniques, listing acquisition, and helpful tips for buyers and sellers, the faster you can build a solid knowledge base and experience tremendous success.
What Happens if I Fail to Meet the Florida License Renewal Requirements?
If you fail to complete the Florida real estate license renewal requirements and the mandatory post-license course before your first initial license renewal date, your license will then be categorized as “null and void.” If your license is considered “null and void,” you must start the licensing process again by completing the 63-hour sales associate pre-license course, submitting your license application to the state for approval, and passing the Florida state exam.
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MLS Campus offers online license renewal courses for sales associates, providing a convenient method of renewing your real estate license in Florida. For more information and to view our great offers and big discounts, follow the link to our post-license course and meet your Florida real estate license renewal requirements today!
Florida Real Estate License Renewal for Brokers
Florida State also requires all brokers and broker associates to continue their real estate license education by taking the mandatory broker license renewal course. This broker post-license renewal course is for brokers and broker associates who are renewing their Florida broker licenses for the first time.
The Florida real estate license renewal requirement for brokers consists of two 30-hour courses, equaling 60 hours of post-licensing education. Florida state sets this broker license renewal education requirement as working as a real estate broker means you must possess a large amount of knowledge relating to the industry. This can be demanding for you to learn when completing your 72-hour pre-license broker course. Again, it is advantageous you start the broker license renewal course as soon as possible, as the course material will help you develop your skills as a Florida real estate broker and will also give you enough time to complete the course and pass the post license exam prior to your license renewal deadline.
The end-of-the-course exam for brokers and broker associates must be passed at a grade of 75% or more. If you fail the exam, you may take a second attempt at the test. In the event that you fail a second time, the course will have to be taken again.
*MLS Campus will offer you the course retake for free as long as your course is still active.
NOTE: Real estate licensees with a four-year degree in real estate are not required to take post-licensure courses but must complete the 14 Hour Continuing Education course, as ruled by the Commission (FREC).
What are the Course Subjects for Broker Real Estate License Renewal?
To meet the broker real estate license renewal requirements for first-time renewal, you must complete a total of 60 hours of post-license education in Florida. The 60 hours of broker post license education consists of two 30-hour courses. MLS Campus offers the following broker license renewal course that can be taken as a complete 60-hour package:
Post License Brokerage (30 Hours)
To meet the FREC guidelines, MLS Campus Real Estate School provides an accredited 30-hour Florida broker license renewal course for your initial license renewal. The 30-hour broker course is based on Post License Brokerage. For more information on this course please follow the link to our broker license renewal course page. Our Florida real estate license renewal courses are accredited by the FREC and meet the Florida real estate license renewal requirements. Don’t Delay. Start your broker license renewal course today and renew your license on time!
Post License Residential Marketing
In addition to our 30-hour post-license brokerage course, MLS Campus provides a 30-hour broker license renewal course based on residential marketing. These accredited broker license renewal courses comprise the Florida real estate license renewal requirement for brokers, consisting of 60 hours of real estate education. Our broker marketing course will help you develop the skills to start and maintain a brokerage business. To learn more about our residential marketing course for brokers please follow the link to our broker license renewal course page.
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Further Requirements for Renewing a Florida Real Estate License
Once a sales associate or broker has met post-licensing education requirements, they must meet further requirements for renewing a Florida real estate license during their second and subsequent license renewals. This means that every renewal period after a licensee’s initial post-license renewal, a 14-hour continuing education course must be completed. To learn more, follow the link to our 14 hour continuing education course for sales associates and brokers.
Florida Real Estate License Renewal for Voluntary Inactive Licenses
Licensees in Florida may hold a real estate license but may not wish to practice real estate services at that present time and, in such circumstances, may request the status of their license be voluntarily inactive. If you have asked for your license status to be voluntarily inactive, you are still required to complete all real estate education and application requirements to renew your Florida real estate license. This will maintain the voluntarily inactive status and prevent your license status from changing to involuntarily inactive or being classed as null and void.
What Happens if a Broker Fails to Complete Post-license Renewal Requirements in Florida?
In the event that a broker or broker associate fails to successfully complete the mandatory 60-hour broker license renewal course before their first initial real estate license renewal date, their license will then be categorized as “null and void.” A license that is considered “null and void” means that the individual will be required to start the licensing process again by successfully completing the Broker pre-license course, having their application for their state license approved by the DBPR, and passing the Florida state exam. Alternatively, they may operate as a licensed sales associate on the condition that the licensee completes the 14 hour continuing education course requirement within a period of 6 months after the license expiry date.
How Much Does It Cost to Renew Your Real Estate License in Florida?
Real estate licensees are also required to make full payment of their Florida real estate license renewal fees to the DBPR. The costs to renew your real estate license in Florida are as follows;
- Sales Associates License Renewal Fee: The renewal fee for sales associates in 2024 is $32.
- Brokers and Broker Associates License Renewal Fee: The renewal fee for brokers and broker associates in 2024 is $36
- Late Fee: There is a late fee for not meeting the Florida real estate license renewal deadline. The late fee in 2024 is $25.
To find out more about renewal updates and fees follow the link to the DBPR Website.
How Long Can a Real Estate License Be Inactive?
If a license has been classified as involuntary inactive for a maximum of 1 year, the licensee will be required to complete the 14 hour continuing education course to return their license to active status. If the license has been involuntarily inactive for more than one year but less than two years, the agent will be required to take a 28 Hour License Reactivation Course.
Can I Renew My Real Estate License After It Expires in Florida?
If a sales associate fails to meet license renewal requirements before their initial renewal date, they must restart their license education at the very beginning. This means they must take the 63-hour sales associate pre-license course. If a licensed broker fails to meet license renewal requirements before their renewal date, they may downgrade their license to a sales associate’s license. This must be completed within 6 months of their license expiring, or retake the 72-hour pre-license broker course and state exam. When a licensee fails to renew their license during the second renewal period or more, the license will fall into the category of involuntary inactive.
So, there you have it. Now you know how to renew your real estate license in Florida. Don’t put off renewing your Florida real estate license. Start your education and renew your license now!
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