Real Estate Licensing in Duck Key CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

Real estate licensing in Florida is governed by Florida Statutes Chapter 475. However, the specific trades requiring licensure under Fla. Stat. § 489.105 — Definitions (construction trades like contracting, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and roofing) are distinct from real estate sales licensing.

If you are selling, leasing, or negotiating the sale or lease of real property in Duck Key CDP, you must hold a current Florida real estate license issued by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). This applies to any person who receives compensation for these activities.

If you are performing construction work on real property, you may need a contractor's license under Chapter 489, Florida Statutes, depending on the trade and contract value—this is separate from real estate licensing.

How to Get Licensed

For Real Estate Sales:
1. Complete a 63-hour pre-licensing course from an approved Florida education provider
2. Pass the Florida real estate sales associate exam administered by Pearson VUE
3. Apply to DBPR with a sponsoring broker (you cannot hold a license independently)
4. Submit fingerprints for background screening
5. Pay applicable state fees

For Construction Trades:
Refer to Fla. Stat. § 489.105 for definitions of regulated trades. Requirements vary by trade but generally include:
- Documented experience in the trade
- Exam passage
- Application through DBPR's Division of Professions

Local Requirements

Duck Key CDP is located in Monroe County, Florida. Permit and licensing procedures are governed by the Duck Key Municipal Code.

Consult the Duck Key Municipal Code for:
- Local building permit requirements
- Contractor licensing or registration at the town level
- Occupational license requirements specific to Duck Key CDP
- Any local amendments to state law

Contact the Duck Key Building Department for specific local permit procedures and any additional municipal requirements beyond state licensure.

Exemptions

Fla. Stat. § 489.105 provides exemptions for certain construction work performed by property owners on their own property and certain other limited activities. Real estate licensing exemptions exist for property owners selling their own property without compensation and certain other specific circumstances defined in Chapter 475, Florida Statutes.

Consult the statute directly for complete exemption details, as they are narrowly defined.

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

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