How to Renew Your Real Estate License in Florida

Maintaining an active real estate license in Florida requires compliance with the state’s renewal process. The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) mandates that all licensed real estate professionals renew their licenses every two years. Failing to meet the renewal requirements can result in a license becoming inactive, preventing agents from legally practicing real estate.

Understanding the Renewal Process

To successfully renew a real estate license in Florida, agents must complete the following steps:

1. Determine Your Renewal Deadline

   • The renewal date is based on when you originally received your license.

   • Renewal deadlines fall on March 31st or September 30th of the appropriate year.

   • Agents can verify their exact renewal date by visiting the DBPR website.

   
   

2. Complete the Required Continuing Education (CE) Courses

   • For standard renewals, licensees must complete a 14-hour CE course before their renewal deadline.

   • The CE coursework covers important industry topics, including legal updates, ethics, and real estate best practices.

   • This course is available online and through approved real estate education providers.

   
   

3. Post-Licensing Education for First-Time Renewals

   • If this is your first renewal period, you must complete a more extensive 45-hour post-licensing course instead of the standard 14-hour CE requirement.

   • This requirement applies to sales associates who obtained their license within the past two years.

   • Failing to complete this post-licensing requirement results in the automatic cancellation of your license, meaning you must restart the licensing process from the beginning.

   
   

4. Pay the DBPR Renewal Fee

   • After completing the required coursework, agents must submit a bi-annual renewal fee to the DBPR.

   • Payment can be made online through the DBPR portal.

   
   
   
   

What Happens If You Miss Your Renewal Deadline?

If a real estate agent does not complete their CE coursework and renewal fee payment before the deadline, their license will become inactive. An inactive license means:

• The agent cannot legally practice real estate in Florida.

• To reactivate the license, the agent must complete any outstanding CE requirements and pay late renewal fees.

• If a license remains inactive for too long, agents may need to retake the state exam to regain an active status.

To avoid last-minute complications, it is highly recommended to complete the renewal process well in advance of the deadline.

Where to Hang Your License After Renewal

If you are looking for a brokerage to hold your license while avoiding costly Realtor and MLS fees, consider Park Place Realty Network. Our network allows licensed agents to focus on real estate referrals rather than active transactions, making it an ideal solution for those seeking flexibility and passive income.

For more details on how to maximize your real estate license without traditional brokerage expenses, visit ParkPlaceNetwork.com today.