Real Estate Licensing in Marianna city, Florida

Who Needs a License

Florida law defines a "broker" as any person who, for compensation, sells, buys, exchanges, leases, or rents real property, or who offers to perform these acts on behalf of others.[^1] A "sales associate" is a person employed by a broker to perform real estate services on the broker's behalf.[^1]

If you engage in real estate brokerage activities—buying, selling, leasing, or renting property for others as a business—you must be licensed. This applies whether you work independently or for another broker.

How to Get Licensed

Florida's Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) issues real estate licenses.

For a Broker License:
1. Complete a 72-hour broker pre-licensing course from an approved school
2. Pass the Florida broker licensing examination
3. Submit an application to DBPR with proof of course completion and exam passage
4. Meet bonding and trust account requirements

For a Sales Associate License:
1. Complete a 63-hour sales associate pre-licensing course from an approved school
2. Pass the Florida sales associate licensing examination
3. Become employed by an active broker before submitting your application
4. Submit an application to DBPR with proof of course completion, exam passage, and broker employment

Current exam fees, application fees, and license renewal schedules are determined by DBPR and subject to change. Contact DBPR or visit its website for current fee structures and application procedures.

Local Requirements

Marianna city operates under the Marianna Municipal Code.[^2] Consult the Marianna Municipal Code for any local licensing, zoning, or operational requirements that apply to real estate brokers or sales associates conducting business within city limits.

For permits related to real estate transactions or office operations, contact the Marianna Building Department.

Exemptions

Florida law exempts the following from licensing requirements:[^1]
- Owners selling or leasing their own property
- Attorneys licensed in Florida performing real estate services as part of legal practice
- Employees of financial institutions selling or leasing property owned by the institution
- Public officers acting in their official capacity

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]: Marianna Municipal Code, https://library.municode.com/fl/marianna

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