Florida real estate licenses must be renewed every two years. Your renewal deadline is typically March 31 or September 30, depending on your license cycle. Be sure to complete all required continuing education hours before your renewal date to maintain your license.

If you fail to renew your license on time, the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) may place it in involuntary inactive status. To reactivate your license, you must meet the applicable continuing education requirements and pay the required fees. If your license remains inactive for more than two years, it may be canceled, requiring you to meet additional licensing requirements.

No. Florida real estate brokers and sales associates generally have the same biennial continuing education requirement of 14 hours, including Core Law, Ethics and Business Practices, and elective courses. However, individuals obtaining their broker license for the first time must also complete the required 60-hour post-licensing education, which is separate from recurring continuing education.