Real Estate Licensing in Glen St. Mary, Florida

Who Needs a License

Under Florida law, a real estate license is required to engage in the business of selling, buying, exchanging, leasing, or renting real property, or to offer such services to the public. [Fla. Stat. § 489.105] defines a "real estate broker" as any person who, for compensation or valuable consideration, sells, exchanges, purchases, rents, or leases real property, or who offers to engage in these activities on behalf of others.

If you perform real estate services—including listing property, negotiating sales, managing rental transactions, or representing buyers or sellers—you must hold a current license issued by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

How to Get Licensed

Step 1: Meet Eligibility Requirements
You must be at least 18 years old and a resident of Florida (for broker licenses). [Fla. Stat. § 489.105]

Step 2: Complete Pre-Licensing Education
Complete 24 classroom hours of approved real estate courses covering Florida law, contract writing, and ethics.

Step 3: Pass the State Exam
Submit your application to DBPR with proof of completed education and pass the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) examination.

Step 4: Apply to DBPR
Contact the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Real Estate, to submit your application, examination results, and any required fingerprinting and background checks.

Note: [Fla. Stat. § 489.105] specifies additional requirements for brokers versus sales associates. Brokers must also complete broker-specific education and demonstrate 24 months of experience as a licensed sales associate within the preceding 5 years.

Local Requirements

Glen St. Mary is located in Baker County, Florida. Real estate licensing is regulated at the state level by DBPR; however, local real estate transactions involving property transfers may require permits or filings through the Baker County Clerk's Office or town building/zoning departments.

Consult the Glen St. Mary Municipal Code for any local property transaction requirements, disclosure obligations, or municipal amendments that may apply to real estate activities within town limits.

Exemptions

[Fla. Stat. § 489.105] exempts certain activities from licensing requirements:
- Individuals selling their own property (not acting as a broker)
- Attorneys licensed in Florida when performing real estate services as part of their legal practice
- Property managers employed by an owner who manages only that owner's property
- On-site sales agents for new subdivisions (under specific conditions)

State Licensing Board Contact

Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC), Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Phone: 850-487-1395
- Website: https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/real-estate-commission/

References

The law belongs to the people. Georgia v. Public.Resource.Org, 590 U.S. (2020)