How to Obtain a Florida Real Estate License

Get Your Florida Real Estate License with Mato School of Real Estate

Eligibility Requirements

Before you apply, make sure you:

• Are at least 18 years old
• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent
• Have a Social Security Number (if you need one, see the Social Security Administration)
• For Broker applicants: have held an active real estate license in any state for at least 2 of the last 5 years
• Florida residency is not required

Processing time: 10–30 days for application approval.

1. Choose Your Course & Enroll

Mato School of Real Estate offers state‑approved pre‑license courses in three flexible formats:

• 63‑Hour Sales Associate Pre‑License Course
• 72‑Hour Broker Pre‑License Course
• License‑by‑Endorsement (for 5+ years’ experience in another state)
• Mutual Recognition (if you hold a license from one of Florida’s 10 recognized states)

2. Submit Your State Application

We recommend applying to the Department of Business & Professional Regulation (DBPR) before finishing your course—allow up to 30 days for processing.

1. Application Fee:
   • Sales Associate: $62.75
   • Broker:    $70.00
2. How to Apply:
   • Online: Complete the application at www.myfloridalicense.com
   • Paper: Download and mail the PDF (Sales Associate or Broker form)

3. Schedule Electronic Fingerprinting

Florida law requires a criminal‑background check via electronic fingerprints.

• In Florida:
  • Schedule with Optimus Multi-Services (Naples).
  • Fee: ~$55–$58
  • ORI Number: FL920010Z
• Outside Florida:
  • Request a fingerprint card by calling DBPR at 850‑487‑1395.

4. Complete Your Pre‑License Course

• Pass the course final exam (70 of 100 questions).
• Receive your Course Completion Certificate (valid 2 years).
• If you fail:
  • Wait 30 days for a retest;
  • On a second fail, you must retake the full course.
• Enrollment remains active for 1 year or until you pass.

Approved School: Mato School of Real Estate (License #ZH1003138)

5. Pass the State Exam

After DBPR approval, you’ll get an Authorization to Test email from Pearson VUE with your Candidate ID.

• Exam Fee: $57.75
• Passing Score: 75 of 100 questions
• Exam Validity: 2 years from approval date

Tip: Enroll in our License Exam Preparation Workshop for extra practice before testing.

6. Activate Your License

Your license is “inactive” until a Florida‑licensed broker or owner/developer activates it:

• Online: Broker logs into www.myfloridalicense.com and adds you to their roster
• Paper: Submit Form DBPR RE 11 (Change of Status)

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Ready to start?

Enroll today at Mato School of Real Estate, or contact us at (239) 601-2046 / matoschoolandrealty@gmail.com with any questions!