Real Estate Licensing in Daytona Beach city, Florida

Who Needs a License

Under Florida law, a license is required for any person who, for compensation, sells, exchanges, purchases, rents, or leases real property, or offers to perform these services on behalf of others. [Fla. Stat. § 489.105]

This includes real estate brokers and sales associates. A broker is defined as a person who employs, supervises, or directs sales associates or other brokers in the sale, purchase, lease, or exchange of real property. A sales associate is a person employed by or associated with a broker to perform these licensed activities. [Fla. Stat. § 489.105]

How to Get Licensed

Florida licenses real estate professionals through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

For Sales Associates:
- Pass the Florida Real Estate Sales Associate exam
- Meet education requirements (complete pre-licensing course approved by DBPR)
- Apply through DBPR
- Be sponsored by a licensed Florida broker before you can be licensed

For Brokers:
- Pass the Florida Real Estate Broker exam
- Meet education and experience requirements (typically 24 months of experience as a licensed sales associate within the preceding 5-year period)
- Complete broker-level education courses
- Apply through DBPR

For current exam schedules, application procedures, and specific course requirements, contact DBPR directly or visit the official Florida real estate licensing website.

Local Requirements

Daytona Beach is located in Volusia County, Florida. Real estate brokers and sales associates operating in the city must comply with both state licensing requirements and local municipal ordinances.

Review the Daytona Beach Municipal Code for any local amendments or additional regulations affecting real estate professionals. Local requirements may address office location standards, trust account handling, advertising restrictions, or other operational requirements specific to the city.

Contact the Daytona Beach Building Department for information on any local licensing, registration, or permit requirements that may apply to real estate offices or activities within city limits.

Exemptions

Under Florida Statute § 489.105, licensing is not required for:
- Owners or employees of owners who rent or lease their own real property
- Persons employed by licensed real estate brokers solely to perform clerical or administrative duties
- Attorneys licensed to practice law in Florida when performing services in their professional capacity
- Certain financial institutions and their employees acting within their authorized scope

Exemptions are specific and narrow. Verify your particular activity against § 489.105 or consult DBPR if unsure whether your work requires licensure.

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)