Real Estate Licensing in North Palm Beach village, Florida
Who Needs a License
Florida law regulates real estate brokers and sales associates under Fla. Stat. § 489.105. A license is required if you engage in the business of selling, buying, exchanging, leasing, or renting real property on behalf of others for compensation. This includes residential and commercial transactions.
Sales associates must work under a licensed broker. Brokers must maintain an active, current license and may operate a brokerage office. The statute defines these roles distinctly—independent practice as a sales associate is prohibited.
How to Get Licensed
Real Estate Sales Associate:
1. Complete a pre-licensing course (63 hours minimum) approved by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)
2. Pass the Florida Real Estate Sales Associate examination
3. Affiliate with an active Florida broker before applying for licensure
4. Submit your application through the DBPR
Real Estate Broker:
1. Hold or have held an active sales associate license for at least 24 months during the 5-year period preceding application
2. Complete broker pre-licensing education (72 hours)
3. Pass the Florida Real Estate Broker examination
4. Submit broker application to DBPR with proof of experience and financial responsibility
Reference Fla. Stat. § 489.105 for complete licensing requirements, continuing education obligations, and renewal timelines.
Local Requirements
North Palm Beach village does not issue separate municipal real estate licenses. However, real estate brokerage offices operating within the village must comply with zoning and building regulations under the North Palm Beach Municipal Code.
Before establishing a brokerage office location in North Palm Beach, verify that the intended address is zoned for commercial office use. Contact the North Palm Beach Building Department to confirm zoning compliance and any local business registration requirements. Review the municipal code link above for local amendments or restrictions on commercial real estate operations.
Exemptions
Fla. Stat. § 489.105 exempts owners of real property who lease, sell, or exchange their own property without representing other parties for compensation. Attorneys licensed to practice law in Florida are exempt when performing real estate services incidental to their legal practice.
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)