Real Estate Licensing in Mayo, Florida

Who Needs a License

Under Florida law, a real estate broker or sales associate must be licensed to engage in the business of selling, buying, exchanging, leasing, or offering to sell, buy, exchange, or lease real property for another person for compensation. [Fla. Stat. § 489.105]

Any person who receives compensation for negotiating the sale, purchase, exchange, or lease of real property must hold an active license. This applies regardless of whether the transaction is residential or commercial.

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.

Steps:

1. Meet eligibility requirements: Be at least 18 years old, a Florida resident or have a registered agent in Florida, and pass a background check.

2. Complete pre-licensing education: Take a Board-approved real estate sales associate or broker course through an authorized provider.

3. Pass the state exam: Apply with DBPR and pass the Florida real estate licensing examination.

4. Apply for your license: Submit your application to DBPR with proof of education, exam passage, and any required fees.

5. Work with a broker: Sales associates must affiliate with a licensed broker to conduct business.

Detailed procedures and current fee schedules are available through the DBPR Division of Real Estate website.

Local Requirements

Mayo is incorporated in Lafayette County. Real estate transactions and associated activities are governed by Florida state law rather than local municipal ordinance.

Property sales, broker offices, and related activities do not require town-level licensing beyond state requirements. However, if establishing a broker's office in Mayo, check the Mayo Municipal Code for any local zoning restrictions or business registration requirements for the physical location of a real estate office.

Contact the Town of Mayo or Lafayette County Building Department to verify whether local zoning or operational permits apply to a proposed broker office location.

Exemptions

The following are exempt from Florida real estate licensing:

• Attorneys licensed to practice law in Florida, when performing services incidental to legal practice
• Officers or employees of financial institutions selling property owned by their employer
• Owners selling their own property or collecting rent on their own property
• Salaried employees of a licensed broker performing administrative duties only

[Fla. Stat. § 489.105]

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

• Florida Statutes § 489.105 — Definitions
• Mayo Municipal Code (https://library.municode.com/fl/mayo)

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