Real Estate Licensing in Aucilla CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

Under Florida law, a real estate broker or real estate sales associate must hold a valid license to engage in real estate transactions on behalf of others for compensation.[^1]

Florida Statute § 489.105 defines a "broker" as any person who, for another and for a fee, commission, or other valuable consideration, sells, exchanges, purchases, rents, or leases real property or a business opportunity, or offers or attempts to do so, or holds themselves out as engaged in such business.[^1]

A "sales associate" is a natural person who is employed by or associated with a broker to perform licensed activities under the broker's supervision.[^1]

Unlicensed real estate activity—including advertising property for sale, negotiating terms, or collecting fees—is prohibited and subject to civil and criminal penalties.

How to Get Licensed

1. Contact the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), which administers real estate licensing statewide.

2. Pass the Florida Real Estate Salesperson or Broker Exam, administered by a testing vendor approved by DBPR. The exam covers Florida real estate law, contracts, and practice standards.

3. Complete pre-licensing education: Sales associates must complete 63 classroom hours of approved instruction. Brokers must complete 72 classroom hours plus have 24 months of active experience as a sales associate or equivalent within the five years preceding application.[^1]

4. Submit your application to DBPR with proof of education completion, exam results, and applicable fees.

5. Obtain a sponsoring broker (for sales associates): Your license is issued through a sponsoring broker; you cannot hold a license independently.

For specific current requirements, exam dates, and application procedures, contact DBPR directly.

Local Requirements

Real estate licensing is regulated entirely at the state level by Florida Statute § 489.105 and administered by DBPR.

Aucilla CDP operates under the Aucilla Municipal Code.[^2] Property transactions and licensing disputes within Aucilla are governed by state law, but you should review the Aucilla Municipal Code for any local zoning, disclosure, or property-related ordinances that may affect your transactions.

Contact the Aucilla CDP Building Department or Jefferson County Building Department for questions on local property requirements or permits related to real estate development or transfer.

Exemptions

Florida law exempts the following from licensing requirements:[^1]

• Owners selling or leasing their own real property
• Attorneys licensed to practice law in Florida, when performing real estate services as part of their legal practice
• Persons employed by the owner to manage or lease real property belonging to that owner
• Persons acting on behalf of a corporation, partnership, or trust in which they hold an ownership interest

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]: Florida Statute § 489.105 — Definitions. Available at http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/
[^2]: Aucilla Municipal Code. Available at https://library.municode.com/fl/aucilla-cdp-florida

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