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Finger Print Information:

Finger Print Information:

Brokers, General Info, Sales Associate
Live Scan Device We suggest that you submit your fingerprints using a Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) approved Livescan Device Vendor at least 5 days prior to submitting your application for licensure. This will allow sufficient time for FDLE to process your fingerprints and submit the results to the Department. If your fingerprint results are not received by the Department at the time your application is being processed, your application will be deemed incomplete. Where do I get the ORI number to submit to the vendor? The ORI number identifies the correct profession and the agency that is responsible for processing your request. The ORI numbers are indicated next to each profession. Real Estate Sales and Brokers - FL920010Z You can scroll through a list of vendors using the…
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Where can you take the Florida Real Estate State Exam?

Where can you take the Florida Real Estate State Exam?

Brokers, General Info, Sales Associate
The state of Florida uses Pearson VUE for their testing services. A global leader in computer-based testing The good news they are located in every state and in some countries outside of the United States.   You can go to any testing center located anywhere if it’s operated by Pearson Vue.  They even have testing centers at military bases for the United States Military. After you have completed your fingerprints and applied to the state of Florida and most importantly taken your required real estate course with an approved real estate school like theFloridaRealEstateSchool.com    You will receive a 9 digit number known as the FLDBPR ID from the state of Florida with your approval to take the Florida Real Estate Exam.  FLDBPR ID: Your FLDBPR ID must be configured as FLDBPR+ your…
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How do I submit my fingerprints without having to travel to Florida?

How do I submit my fingerprints without having to travel to Florida?

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If I am living out of state, how do I submit my fingerprints without having to travel to Florida? Go to the  FDLE Livescan Device Vendors List and choose a Livescan vendor that is certified as “hard card scanning capable”. These vendors have the ability to process fingerprints through additional methods, including the use of hard copy fingerprint cards. If the vendor requests that you provide a fingerprint card, you may call the Department of Business and Professional Regulation at 850.487.1395 to obtain one. When requesting a card, please specify the profession for which you are seeking licensure. Image links to the actual list (pdf file) We suggest that you submit your fingerprints using a Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) approved Livescan Device Vendor at least 5 days prior…
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Pre License Requirements to obtain a Florida Real Estate Brokers License

Brokers, General Info
Some states refer to a “Sales Associate License” as a “Brokers License”  In Florida A “Brokers License” describes a different type of real estate license, in those states refer a Florida “Brokers License” as a “Broker Managers License”  In Florida a “Broker” means a person who, for another, and for a compensation or valuable consideration directly or indirectly paid or promised, expressly or implicitly, or with an intent to collect or receive a compensation or valuable consideration, therefore, appraises, auctions, sells, exchanges, buys, rents, or offers, attempts or agrees to appraise, auction, or negotiate the sale, exchange, purchase, or rental of business enterprises or business opportunities or any real property or any interest in or concerning the same, including mineral rights or leases, or who advertises or holds out to…
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Real Estate company:

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Only an active licensed real estate broker may open an office to operate a brokerage company providing the services of real estate to another for compensation. 475.15 – Registration and licensing of general partners, members, officers, and directors of a firm.—Each partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability company, or corporation which acts as a broker shall register with the commission and shall renew the licenses or registrations of its members, officers, and directors for each license period. However, if the partnership is a limited partnership, only the general partners must be licensed brokers or brokerage corporations registered pursuant to this part. If the license or registration of at least one active broker member is not in force, the registration of a corporation, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, or partnership…
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Requirements For Real Estate Sales Associate License

General Info, Sales Associate
• Complete The Florida Real Estate Commission (F.R.E.C.) Course I at an approved real estate school. • 18 Years of age or older. • High School diploma or equivalent. • Citizenship and or Residency are NOT requirements.  • Link to take your required Florida Real Estate Course THE FLORIDA REAL ESTATE COMMISSION (FREC) Course I  Sales Associate 63-hour Course Content provided by: https://floridarealestateschool.com
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Requirements For Real Estate Brokers License

Brokers, General Info
For people who already hold a real estate sales associate license in Florida or a real estate license in another state and have been active under a broker for at least 24 months within the previous 5 years. Take your required Florida Real Estate Course (THE FLORIDA REAL ESTATE COMMISSION (FREC) . II ) Florida Real Estate Brokers License  72-hour Course Complete The Florida Real Estate Commission (F.R.E.C.) II 72-hour Course at an approved real estate school.18 Years of age or older.High School diploma or equivalent.Citizenship and or Residency are NOT requirements.  Content provided by: https://floridarealestateschool.com
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Exemptions:

Brokers, Continuing Ed, Sales Associate
Any person who has obtained a 4-year degree or higher in real estate from an accredited institution of higher education which substantially covers the Commission prescribed course subject matter at such college or university shall also be deemed to have satisfactorily completed the course. Application for equivalency evaluation shall be accompanied by an official transcript from the college or university or by appropriate certificate issued by a real estate school registered in Florida pursuant to Section 475.451, F.S., showing the real estate subjects taken together with date completed and grade attained. The Commission may request supportive documentation to determine course equivalency. Any active member in good standing with The Florida Bar who is otherwise qualified under the real estate license law is exempt from the Commission-prescribed prerequisite education course for…
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