Real Estate Licensing – Fingerprints Required​

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As a soon-to-be real estate agent, you have several important details to take care of before getting licensed. The biggest, of course, is passing your pre-licensing course from a Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) approved real estate school.

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During the time that you are completing the educational portion, you will need to apply for your real estate license with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

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As part of the application process, the FREC requires that you complete a fingerprint-based background check. Only when you have your background check completed, and your application finished, will you be able to sit for your final exam.

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Certified Residential Real Estate Appraisal licensing in Florida is regulated by the Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board (FREAB) and includes classroom hours and experience registered under a certified appraiser. The Florida state requirements to become a certified residential real estate appraiser can be found on the DBPR website here:

http://myfloridalicense.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/498/kw/FREC%20Faqs

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After Fingerprinting

• You will receive a receipt – keep this for your records.

• The fingerprint results will be sent electronically and directly to DCFS

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How long will it take to receive my results?

Level 2 background checks can take anywhere from 24-hours to a few days to be approved. Make sure that all information on the form is correct so that there are no mistakes that would stall the approval process! We are known for our customer service and our responsiveness to the questions and concerns of our customers. Our goal is to provide a better, more convenient, and safer experience for our customers’ fingerprinting and Level 2 Background checks.

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