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Florida · Real Estate Agents · 2026 renewal guide

How to Renew Your Florida Real Estate Agent License

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.

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation rule on September 13, 2026.

CE hours
14 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Next deadline
Per license
Exam to renew
Not required

Who has to renew

This guide covers Florida real estate agents holding a All licensees license. Requirements are set by Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

When to renew

Florida real estate agents licenses renew every 2 years, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (Section 475.182, Florida Statutes (licence period prescribed by the department; 14 hours CE each biennium), https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2025/475.182 ; Rule 61J2-3.009, F.A.C., https://flrules.org/gateway/RuleNo.asp?ID=61J2-3.009)

The continuing education Florida requires

Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation requires 14 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The hours must cover these topics:

  • Core Law (Florida real estate law update) — at least 150 minutes
  • Business Ethics (Ethics and Business Practices) — at least 150 minutes

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Florida sets real estate agents requirements by license class (All licensees). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.

  2. 2

    Complete 14 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation requires 14 hours every 2 years, including Core Law (Florida real estate law update), Business Ethics (Ethics and Business Practices). Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

    See the Florida real estate agents course
  3. 3

    Save your certificate of completion

    Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.

  4. 4

    Make sure your hours reach the board

    In Florida, completions are submitted through the board’s online licensing portal.

  5. 5

    Renew with Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation

    Submit your renewal through the board’s online portal and pay the renewal fee before the deadline. A late renewal usually means a late fee, and a lapsed license can mean re-applying from scratch.

    Go to Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation

Florida real estate agent renewal FAQ

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.

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