FAQ: What could keep me from receiving approval for a Florida license?

The Florida Real Estate Commission carefully reviews all applications for real estate sales associates. If you have been convicted of, pled no contest to, or pled guilty to any criminal offense (other than parking, speeding, inspection or signal violations), you can expect your application to be especially scrutinized. It is vitally important to provide all explanations and necessary court records regarding any criminal offenses when making your application.

The same holds true if you have been disciplined in conjunction with other professional licenses you have held or disciplined in conjunction with a real estate license you held in another state or jurisdiction.

If the Commission intends to deny your application, you will receives a Notice of Intent to Deny. You will then have two options. You can ask for an informal hearing before the Florida Real Estate Commission or you can ask for a formal hearing in front of an administrative law judge.

The Notice of Intent to Deny contains a section called Notice of Rights. It explains your right to seek review of the order by filing a petition with the Division of Real Estate within 21 days from the receipt of the notice. You will need to mail your petition to:

Division of Real Estate

400 West Robinson Street Suite #801N

Orlando Florida 32801