Regulatory Council of Community Association Managers

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NEW METHOD FOR SUBMITTING FINGERPRINT INFORMATION

Beginning March 11, 2009, all fingerprints must be submitted electronically to the department for Community Association Manager, Athlete Agent, Talent Agency and Employee Leasing Company applications. Electronic fingerprinting allows you to have your fingerprints scanned and electronically submitted to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Electronic fingerprinting reduces the likelihood of illegible fingerprints or missing information on the fingerprint card. It also reduces the time it takes to process application cards, which will provide applicants faster service. You can submit your electronic fingerprints by scheduling an appointment with Pearson VUE at any of their various locations around the state. Applicants who live out of state must mail a hard card to the Pearson VUE location in Colorado. For additional information regarding this requirement please visit www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/servop/testing/documents/finger_faq.pdf.

Licensing requirement change for Community Association Managers

If you provide management services for an association with more than 10 units, or a budget of $100,000 or greater, and receive compensation for those services, a Community Association Manager license is required. The threshold from 50 units to 10 units is a recent change that became effective October 1, 2008 when Governor Charlie Crist signed into law House Bill 995 which sets forth this requirement.  You may review CAM FAQs at: http://www.myflorida.com/dbpr/pro/cam/documents/cam_faq.pdf.