Real Estate Licensing in Springfield city, Florida

Who Needs a License

Under Florida law, a real estate license is required for any person who, for compensation, sells, exchanges, purchases, rents, or leases real property; offers to perform these acts; advertises real property; or negotiates, lists, or attempts to list real property for sale, exchange, purchase, rent, or lease.[^1]

This includes real estate sales associates, brokers, and broker associates. Any individual performing these activities without a license in Springfield city is operating illegally under state statute.

How to Get Licensed

Real estate licensing in Florida is administered by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Division of Real Estate—not a local authority.

Step-by-step process:

1. Complete pre-licensing education. Enroll in a DBPR-approved real estate sales associate course (63 hours minimum) or broker course (72 hours minimum). This must be completed before taking the exam.

2. Pass the state exam. After completing education, apply to take the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) examination through a DBPR-approved testing vendor.

3. Apply for your license. Submit your application to DBPR with proof of education completion, exam passage, fingerprints for background check, and payment of applicable fees.

4. Maintain sponsorship. All sales associates must be sponsored by an active Florida real estate broker. Brokers must meet additional experience and bonding requirements under state statute.[^1]

Consult the DBPR website or contact the Division of Real Estate directly for current fees, approved course providers, and exam scheduling.

Local Requirements

Springfield city, located in Bay County, Florida, does not issue real estate licenses. However, brokers and associates operating in Springfield must comply with Springfield Municipal Code requirements for any real property transactions conducted within city limits.[^2]

Review Springfield Municipal Code for local zoning, property disclosure, and real estate transaction ordinances that may apply to your work.

Contact the Springfield Building Department for information on local property-related permits or requirements that may affect real estate transactions in the city.

Exemptions

The following are exempt from Florida real estate licensing requirements:[^1]

• Owners selling or leasing their own property
• Employees of property owners managing the owner's property without compensation beyond salary
• Attorneys licensed to practice law in Florida, when performing real estate services as part of legal representation
• Individuals employed by financial institutions performing loan-related services

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

[^1]: Fla. Stat. § 489.105 — Definitions
[^2]: Springfield Municipal Code

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