YOUR PATH TO THE REAL ESTATE LICENSE

From First Step to Licensed Agent

Step 1: Take the 63-Hour Pre-Licensing Course

• Enroll in a state-approved real estate school (like Academia Educacional de Real Estate).
• Complete the 63-hour Florida Real Estate Sales Associate Pre-Licensing course.
• You can take it in person or online.

Step 2: Get Your Electronic Fingerprints Taken

• Schedule your digital fingerprints through an approved vendor (like Pearson VUE or Identogo).
• Make sure the fingerprints are submitted to FDLE (Florida Dept. of Law Enforcement).
• Cost: About $50–$80.

Step 3: Apply for Your Real Estate License

• Apply online at myfloridalicense.com (DBPR portal).
• Complete the application and pay the fee (about $83.75).
• Processing time: Usually 10–30 days.

​Step 4: Pass the End-of-Course Exam

• Once you complete the 63-hour course, you must pass the school’s final exam (must score 70% or higher).
• If you don’t pass, you must wait 30 days to retake it.

Step 5: Schedule and Take the State Exam

• Once DBPR approves your application, schedule your exam with Pearson VUE.
• The state exam is 100 multiple-choice questions (must score 75% or higher).
• Cost: About $36.75.
• Test centers are available across Florida, or you can take it online with a webcam.

Step 6: Activate Your License

• Once you pass, you’ll receive your license status.
• To activate your license with Quality Service Realty, Inc. Click Here.
• The broker will submit a license activation request to DBPR.

Step 7: Start Training and Begin Your Career

• Attend new agent orientation and training sessions.
• Begin marketing yourself, learning the tools, and start prospecting for business.