Qualifying States for Mutual Recognition
You are eligible for this streamlined process if you are a non-resident of Florida and hold an active license in one of the following states:
Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Mississippi, Nebraska, Rhode Island, and West Virginia.
Requirements to Qualify
To obtain your Florida license via Mutual Recognition, you must meet these criteria:
Non-Residency: You must not be a resident of Florida at the time of application. (A Florida resident is defined as someone who has resided in FL for 4 months or more in a calendar year).
Active License: Your out-of-state license must be active and in good standing.
Background Check: You must submit electronic fingerprints to the DBPR for a background check.
Law Exam: You must pass the 40-question Florida Laws and Rules exam.
How to Prepare: Mutual Recognition Exam Prep
Because you are exempt from the full 63-hour course, your success depends entirely on mastering Florida-specific statutes.
Targeted Study: Our Mutual Recognition Exam Prep Course is specifically designed for this 40-question exam, focusing only on the law and rules you will be tested on.
High Pass Rate: Our students achieve a 92% pass rate by utilizing our intuitive exam-prep assessment and digital flashcards.
Enrollment: You can enroll in the Mutual Recognition Exam Prep here to begin practicing on any device.
Step-by-Step Application Process
Submit Application: Apply to the DBPR for a "Sales Associate" or "Broker" license via Mutual Recognition.
Certification of License History: Obtain an official certification of your license history from your current state’s real estate commission.
Fingerprints: Complete your fingerprints using ORI number FL920010Z.
Schedule Exam: Once approved, schedule your 40-question law exam through Pearson VUE.