Real Estate Licensing in Crescent City, Florida

Who Needs a License

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

A broker is defined as a person who operates or attempts to operate a real estate business involving transaction of real property for others. A sales associate is a person employed by or associated with a broker to perform licensed activities on behalf of that broker. [Fla. Stat. § 489.105]

If you are engaged in real estate transactions in Crescent City on behalf of another party for compensation, you must obtain a state license before conducting business.

How to Get Licensed

Real estate licensing in Florida is issued by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) Division of Real Estate.

To become licensed:

  1. Broker License: Complete 24 hours of approved real estate education (or equivalent), pass the Florida Real Estate Broker Exam, and meet experience requirements (typically 12 months as an active sales associate within the past 5 years, or equivalent experience).

  2. Sales Associate License: Complete 63 hours of approved real estate education, pass the Florida Real Estate Sales Associate Exam, and affiliate with a licensed broker before applying.

Apply directly to DBPR online or by mail. The state processes applications and issues licenses valid for a two-year period. Renewal requires continuing education.

Contact DBPR at their website or the Putnam County Office for guidance on application procedures and exam scheduling.

Local Requirements

Crescent City is located in Putnam County, Florida. Review the Crescent City Municipal Code for any local provisions governing real estate activities, property transactions, or business licensing within city limits.

Contact the Crescent City Building Department to confirm whether any local amendments, business tax registrations, or additional municipal requirements apply to real estate agents or brokers operating in the city.

Exemptions

Individuals not engaged in real estate transactions for compensation are exempt from licensure. Additionally, certain employees of licensed brokers and persons performing limited activities (such as those acting solely as principals in their own transactions) may be exempt. [Fla. Stat. § 489.105]

Consult the statute and DBPR guidance for your specific situation.

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)