Real Estate Licensing in Montura CDP, 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 or attempt to perform these acts on behalf of others for compensation. [Fla. Stat. § 489.105 defines regulated activities in the real estate trade.]

If you perform real estate services in Montura CDP—whether as a broker, sales associate, or any intermediary handling residential or commercial transactions—you must hold an active, valid Florida real estate license.

How to Get Licensed

1. Contact the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), which issues and regulates all real estate licenses in Florida.

2. Meet eligibility requirements:

3. Be at least 18 years old
4. Be a high school graduate or equivalent

5. Not have been convicted of certain felonies

6. Complete pre-licensing education through a DBPR-approved real estate school.

7. Pass the Florida real estate license exam administered by DBPR.

8. Apply for your license through DBPR and pay applicable fees.

9. Maintain your license through continuing education requirements.

Detailed procedures and current exam schedules are available through the DBPR website. Montura CDP is located in Hendry County; your license will be valid throughout Florida.

Local Requirements

Montura CDP operates under the Montura Municipal Code, available at https://library.municode.com/fl/montura-cdp-florida.

Building permits and local compliance: While real estate licensing is a state function, any real estate development, subdivision, or property improvement work in Montura CDP must comply with local zoning, building, and development codes. Contact the Montura Building Department to determine whether your transaction or proposed work requires local permits or approvals. Review the municipal code linked above for local amendments, development standards, and property use regulations that may apply to real estate transactions in the town.

Real estate agents operating in Montura must also comply with all applicable Hendry County regulations.

Exemptions

Under [Fla. Stat. § 489.105], certain persons and activities are exempt from licensing requirements, including:

• Individuals selling their own real property (principal)
• Property managers performing management duties without listing or selling property
• Attorneys licensed in Florida when engaged in real estate transactions incidental to their legal practice
• Certain government employees performing official duties

If you believe an exemption applies to your work, consult the statute or contact DBPR for clarification.

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

• Fla. Stat. § 489.105 — Definitions
• Montura Municipal Code — https://library.municode.com/fl/montura-cdp-florida

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