FAQ: Can I get a Florida real estate license if I'm not a Florida resident?

Can I get my Florida real estate license if I'm not a Florida resident?

Yes. If you live outside Florida, you may still apply for a Florida real estate sales associate license. As a nonresident, you will need to meet the same eligibility, education and exam requirements as a resident, unless you live in one of the eight states in which Florida has real estate licensing reciprocity.

If you currently hold a real estate license from a state that has a mutual recognition agreement with Florida, you will be exempt from the pre-license education and required only to take the 40-question Florida laws section of the state exam. The Florida laws section of the exam consists of 40 questions and you will need a grade of 30 points or higher to pass. You will still need to meet the minimum age requirement and hold a high school diploma or equivalent.

Florida currently has mutual recognition agreements with the following states:

● Alabama

● Arkansas

● Connecticut

● Georgia

● Illinois

● Mississippi

● Nebraska

● Rhode Island

You will need to provide a certificate of license history when submitting your license application if you are claiming mutual recognition. You will also need to provide your license information on the Florida real estate sales associate license application. You may not be a Florida resident at the time you are making your application if you are requesting exemption due to mutual recognition. The exemptions also does not apply if you hold a license in one of these eight states through licensing reciprocity with your state or residence.