Florida Real Estate License Renewal Guide

Florida real estate agents and brokers must complete continuing education to renew their licenses. This guide explains how the 14-hour CE requirement works, what topics are covered, and how to complete your renewal requirement for free through this online course.

Who Needs Continuing Education in Florida?

Active License Holders

Florida-licensed real estate sales associates and brokers who hold an active license must complete 14 hours of continuing education during each renewal cycle to maintain their license status.

Post-Licensing vs. Continuing Education

New licensees completing their first renewal period have different requirements than experienced licensees renewing for a second or subsequent time. Post-licensing education applies to first-time renewals, while the 14-hour CE requirement applies to subsequent renewals. This course is designed for licensees who need to complete the 14-hour continuing education requirement.

The 14-Hour CE Requirement

The 14-hour continuing education course covers three mandatory topic areas required by the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC):

Core Law

Updates on Florida real estate laws, rules, and regulatory changes.

Business Ethics

Professional standards, ethical practices, and agency relationships.

Specialty Education

Practical topics relevant to Florida real estate practice.

How to Complete Your CE and Renew Your License

  1. 1

    Enroll in the free 14-hour CE course

    Enter your license information and create a free account to get started.

  2. 2

    Complete all 14 units at your own pace

    Each unit includes a PDF textbook, audio lecture, and quiz. Pass each quiz with 80% to move forward.

  3. 3

    Pass the final exam

    Choose from five final exams (30 questions each). Score 80% or higher to pass. Unlimited retakes.

  4. 4

    Receive your certificate of completion

    Your completion is reported to DBPR by Sunstate Real Estate School. A certificate is emailed to you for your records.

Key Details About This Course

Cost: Free, courtesy of DCA Florida Homes. No cost to enroll, complete, or receive your certificate.

Provider: Sunstate Real Estate School (Provider # ZH1002805), approved by FREC and DBPR.

Format: Fully online and self-paced. Progress is saved automatically.

Quizzes & Exams: 80% to pass. Unlimited retakes on both unit quizzes and final exams.

Support: Email Sunstate Real Estate School at sunstateschoolre@gmail.com for course questions.

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FREC / DBPR Compliance

This continuing education course is provided independently by Sunstate Real Estate School, a DBPR-approved real estate school (Provider # ZH1002805). All course content, instruction, and credit issuance are fully regulated by the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) and the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). DCA Florida Homes provides sponsorship support only and does not influence course curriculum or credit determination.

RESPA Section 8 Disclosure

Pursuant to the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), 12 U.S.C. § 2607, no thing of value is given or received in exchange for the referral of settlement service business. Access to the 14-Hour CE course is offered to licensed Florida Realtors without obligation to purchase, refer, or recommend DCA Florida Homes products. Any co-broke commissions are paid exclusively for real brokerage services actually rendered in a qualifying transaction.

Sponsorship & Independence

DCA Florida Homes is a commercial sponsor of this educational course and related landing page. DCA Florida Homes and Sunstate Real Estate School are separate and independent entities and are not partners, joint venturers, or affiliates. Sunstate Real Estate School maintains full academic, editorial, and regulatory independence over all continuing education content and instruction. Any DCA Florida Homes inventory or company information displayed is provided for informational and market-awareness purposes only. The sponsorship does not involve referral fees, required referrals, revenue sharing, or any ownership or control of Sunstate Real Estate School by DCA Florida Homes.

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Ryan Dori is a licensed real estate broker in the State of Florida, associated with Dori Homes Realty.

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