Bureau of Education and Testing

Important information

Examination Information

Real Estate

Sales Associates 2013 Examination Content Outline

This examination was launched early February 19, 2013. Please see Candidate Information Booklet.

2012 Real Estate Instructor Examination Update

The Florida Real Estate Instructor licensure examination is being updated.  The new examination was launched Tuesday, April 3, 2012.  The following will provide you with information regarding the updated examination:
Real Estate Instructor at a Glance

Real Estate Instructor content outline

Sample Case and Questions

2011 Broker Examination Update - in Effect since July 1, 2011

The Florida broker licensure examination is now updated. The following links will provide you with information regarding the updated examination:
2011 Broker Examination at a Glance

Broker Examination Content Outline

Sample Case & Questions

HUD-1

2011 Broker Examination Update School Presentation

New Broker Candidate Information Booklet

Real Estate Instructor email distribution list.

If you are a Real Estate Instructor and would like to be added to our email distribution list, please send your request to: REInstructors@dbpr.state.fl.us. This is a common email address to be used solely by the Instructors to send specific exam questions or issues to the Bureau's Psychometric Unit.

Construction Examination Update

November 1, 2012 Glass & Glazing and Marine Specialty Trade Knowledge examinations were moved to Computer Based Testing format (CBT). Specific for these two categories:

CBT References, use this link

CBT Examination Content Information, use this link

Latest information regarding construction examination number of attempts and number of years t complete all examination parts. Use this link to read the details.

Construction Contractors: Trade Knowledge as well as Contract Administration and Project Management examinations are available in Spanish and the request must be made during completion of the application with the contracted vendor, Professional Testing Inc. (PTI)

CERTIFIED DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE (CDR)

CDR laws & rules examination will be transitioned to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation beginning October 1st, 2011. If you are approved and authorized to take this examination through DBPR vendor Pearson VUE, learn more about how to schedule your Laws & Rules examination by visiting this Bureau of Education and Testing webpage for further information: http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/servop/testing/documents/CDR.CIB.pdf

Electronic Fingerprinting:

Electronic Fingerprinting is required for the following profession, through the DBPR contracted vendor Pearson VUE:
Real Estate, Construction, Alcoholic Beverage and Tobacco Applicants, Community Association Manager, Athlete Agent, Talent Agency and Employee Leasing Company, Home Inspectors, Mold Assessors and Mold Remediation!
View this link for further detail on where to go and how to schedule with Pearson VUE. (Note you will be leaving the Bureau of Education and Testing Website)

Continuing Education:

Home Inspectors Pre-licensure Courses are required to include qualifications of the instructors when submitting course applications. To eliminate delays and expedite the approval process, providers must include a detailed Instructor’s resume’ with their applications. The 20 hours of “Field Experience” must be directly supervised by a Florida Licensed Home Inspector.

CPE Form and instructions for Certified Public Accountants
As of 2011 re-establishment period, CPA licensees are no longer required to report their CPE hours but are still subject to participation in the CPA CPE audit program. This form is only to assist licensees maintain a record of their CPE credits and should not be submitted to Bureau of Education & Testing. Licensees should also maintain their certificates of completion for at least two years in case they are selected to participate in the audit program.

Real Estate Salespersons and Brokers visit the Florida Real Estate Commission's website for license renewal information.

Other helpful Information:

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Engineering: Regulation of this profession is handled by the Florida Board of Professional Engineers through the Florida Engineers Management Corporation (FEMC). Their phone number is 850.521.0500.
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For information on Department of Health professions, please contact 850.488.0595 or visit their web site at www.doh.state.fl.us.
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Veterans, please see: http://www.floridavets.org/saa/LiCert.asp for potential reimbursement for examination cost.
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