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Florida Real Estate Agent Continuing Education Requirements

Florida real estate agents must complete 14 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

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Requirements at a glance

What Florida requires of real estate agents

Set by Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation

CE hours required
14 hours
per renewal 2 years
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
License classes
All licensees
Exam to renew
Not required

Find your license class

The course Florida real estate agents need

One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation requires.

  • 14 hours

    of board-approved CE every 2 years

    1 license class
    • All licensees

    Course for this class is in board review.

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Required subject matter

Topics Florida real estate agents must cover

Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.

  • Core Law (Florida real estate law update)min. 2.5 hours

  • Business Ethics (Ethics and Business Practices)min. 2.5 hours

How renewal works

From course to renewed license in Florida

  1. Step 1

    Pick the course for your license class

    Each course above is planned to the 14 hours and topics Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation requires.

  2. Step 2

    Complete it online, at your pace

    Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.

  3. Step 3

    Download your certificate instantly

    Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.

  4. Step 4

    Renew with the board

    We report your completion through the board's portal. Then renew every 2 years through the board.

Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your Florida real estate agent license.

Questions Florida real estate agents ask

Frequently asked questions

How many continuing education hours do Florida real estate agents need?
Florida real estate agents must complete 14 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
What topics are required for Florida real estate agents continuing education?
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation requires coverage of: Core Law (Florida real estate law update) (2.5 hours); Business Ethics (Ethics and Business Practices) (2.5 hours).
How are completed CE hours reported to Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation?
Completed hours are reported through the board's online portal. You also receive a certificate of completion for your records.
Can Florida real estate agents complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Florida requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

Official Florida real estate agents licensing resources

Requirements on this page come from Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s published rules and were last verified on September 13, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.

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Every real estate agents course is built to meet Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation requirements so the credit you earn actually counts toward your renewal.

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Every course is planned to the exact hours and mandated topics the state publishes, so the credit you earn counts toward renewal.

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