Real Estate Licensing in Midway CDP (Santa Rosa County), Florida

Who Needs a License

In Florida, a real estate license is required for any person who acts as a real estate broker, sales associate, or broker associate. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, a "broker" is defined as any person who, for another and for a fee, commission, or other valuable consideration, sells, exchanges, purchases, rents, or leases real property, or who offers or attempts to do so. A "sales associate" is a person employed by a broker to perform licensed activities on behalf of the broker.

If you engage in real estate transactions—including buying, selling, leasing, or renting property on behalf of others for compensation—you must hold an active Florida real estate license.

How to Get Licensed

Florida real estate licenses are issued by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), not by a local Midway CDP authority.

Steps:

  1. Meet eligibility requirements under state law (age, residency, clean background).
  2. Complete pre-licensing education through an approved Florida real estate school.
  3. Pass the Florida Real Estate Exam administered by PSI Exams or Pearson Vue.
  4. Apply through DBPR with your exam passing score, application fee, and required documentation.
  5. Obtain sponsorship from a licensed broker—you cannot hold a sales associate license without a sponsoring broker.

Refer to Fla. Stat. § 489.105 for complete statutory definitions and requirements.

Local Requirements

Midway CDP, located in Santa Rosa County, is governed by the Midway CDP (Santa Rosa County) Municipal Code. Refer to this code for any local land development regulations, zoning restrictions, or local licensing amendments that may apply to real estate agents conducting business or maintaining offices in Midway CDP.

Contact the Santa Rosa County Building Department or the Midway CDP local government office to confirm whether local permitting or registration is required for maintaining a real estate office or conducting transactions within Midway CDP boundaries.

Exemptions

Under Florida law, certain activities and persons are exempt from real estate licensing requirements. These may include property owners selling their own property, certain corporate officers, attorneys, and others performing limited services. Consult Fla. Stat. § 489.105 for the complete list of exemptions and specific conditions.

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)