Topic 1.3: General Licensure Provisions

Learning Objectives

After successfully completing this topic, you will be able to

• state which criminal history disclosures the applicant must make,
• describe the intent of the affirmation in the application for licensure.
• list at least five requirements for the real estate application, and
• state the age and education requirement for an application.

Requirements for Real Estate Applicants

• Age: At least 18 years old.
• Education: Hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Background disclosures: The applicant must respond accurately and completely to the background information by disclosing
  • if convicted of a crime or ever entered a plea of nolo contendere,
  • if ever declared mentally incompetent,
  • aliases,
  • if denied, or had a license suspended or revoked in another state or if not current on child-support payments,
  • denied license or registration to practice a regulated profession, and
  • whether found guilty of any conduct or practice that would have been grounds for suspension or revocation under F.S. 475.
• Citizenship: Need not be citizens of the United States.
• Immigrants: Allows Qualified foreign-speaking persons to be licensed. 
• Social Security Number: Must have a United States Social Security number.