• FLORIDA REAL ESTATE PRE-LICENSE

Get Your Florida Real Estate License

63 hours of pre-license education required. Here are the FREC-approved providers and packages to get your Florida license.

63 hours required

Updated October 19, 2026 · Official source: Florida Real Estate Commission

Florida pre-license requirements at a glance

Education
63-hour sales associate pre-licensing course (FREC Course I), including the end-of-course exam
Course validity
Your course completion counts toward licensure for 2 years
Application
Completed application, electronic fingerprints and the fee
State exam
100 multiple-choice questions, 3.5 hours, given by Pearson VUE; 75 or higher to pass
After you pass
Your license is issued inactive until you or your broker activate it
Next
45 hours of post-licensing before your first renewal

Source: DBPR: Sales Associate Licensure Requirements · DBPR: Real Estate Educational Requirements · DBPR: Sales Associate Exam Candidate Booklet

Compare Florida Pre-License Courses

Florida 63-Hour The Basics Package

$165

63 Hours

63-hour Florida pre-license course from Colibri Real Estate.

The Basics – 63-Hour Pre-License

$165

63 Hours

State-required 63-hour pre-license course with live instructor support and Pass or Don't Pay Guarantee.

Exam Preparation – 63-Hour Pre-License

$248.34

63 Hours

Pre-license course plus comprehensive exam prep tools including simulated exams, flashcards, and study guides.

Exam Preparation Plus – 63-Hour Pre-License

$315

63 Hours

Everything in Exam Preparation plus exclusive instructor-led Q&A sessions to maximize exam readiness.

Ultimate Learning – 63-Hour Pre-License

$448.34

63 Hours

The complete package — everything in Exam Preparation Plus, with a printed textbook and career-launch resources.

Florida 63-Hour Pre-License Course

$179

63 Hours

63-hour FREC-approved pre-license course. 100% online and self-paced.

63-Hr. FL Real Estate Sales Associate Licensing Standard Package

$239

63-Hr. FL Sales Pre-Licensing Course Only Package

$139

63-Hr. FL Sales Pre-Licensing Premium Package

$459

63-Hr. FL Sales Pre-Licensing Value Package

$315

72-Hr. FL Broker Pre-Licensing Premium Package

$409

72-Hr. FL Broker Pre-Licensing Standard Package

$295

Getting a Florida real estate license: common questions

How many hours of pre-license education does Florida require?

63 hours. Sales associates must complete a FREC-approved 63-hour pre-licensing course based on the FREC Course I syllabus and pass its end-of-course exam.

Can I take the Florida pre-license course online?

Yes. FREC allows the pre-licensing course in classroom and distance education formats.

How long is my pre-license course valid?

Two years from the date you complete it. You need to pass the state exam and get licensed within that time for the course to count.

What score do I need on the Florida state exam?

At least 75 on the Florida Real Estate Sales Associate Examination.

Is my license active as soon as I pass?

No. It's issued in inactive status. You activate it with DBPR form RE 11, or your broker can activate you through their online account once your license number is issued.

Source: DBPR: Sales Associate Licensure Requirements · DBPR: Real Estate Educational Requirements · DBPR: Sales Associate Exam Candidate Booklet