Real Estate Agent Permit Requirements in Miami, FL

Complete permit and license guide for starting a real estate agent in Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Verified 2026-08-28 4 stops $450–$1,200 est. 4–12 weeks to obtain license and begin practice
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Not legal advice. Requirements may change — always verify with your local government authority before applying. Key agencies and fees on this page were re-checked against official government sources on .

Federal — start here

1 stop

  1. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

    Required if you operate as an LLC, corporation, or have employees. Free from the IRS. Even sole proprietors may benefit from obtaining an EIN to keep business and personal finances separate.

    Official government source

    FreeImmediate (online application)

State of Florida

2 stops

  1. Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation — Sales Associate License

    Florida requires real estate sales associate (salesperson) applicants to complete a 63-hour pre-licensing course from a DBPR-approved school, pass the Florida Real Estate Sales Associate Exam (administered by Pearson VUE), and apply to the Florida DBPR. Must work under a licensed Florida broker.

    Official government source

    $62.75 DBPR application total ($11 application fee + $46.75 initial licensure fee, Rule 61J2-1.011, F.A.C., plus $5 unlicensed activity fee) + $36.75 state exam fee (Pearson VUE) + fingerprinting vendor fee + $200-$500 pre-licensing education4–10 weeks

  2. Errors & Omissions (E&O) Insurance

    Most real estate brokerages require agents to carry Errors & Omissions (E&O) insurance, which protects against claims of negligent acts or omissions in real estate transactions. Some states mandate it; most brokerages require it. Coverage typically starts at $100,000 per occurrence.

    Official government source

    $300–$800/year1–5 business days

City of Miami / Miami-Dade County

1 stop

  1. Miami-Dade County — Business Tax Receipt (if operating a brokerage)

    Individual real estate sales associates do not need a separate Miami-Dade county license. If operating a brokerage, a Miami-Dade Local Business Tax Receipt is required.

    Official government source

    Varies by business category and number of employees/seats/units; confirm via the Miami-Dade Tax Collector's BTExpress portal or (305) 375-54481–3 weeks

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Open for business — est. $450–$1,200 · 4–12 weeks to obtain license and begin practice

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