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⚠️ Important: This comparison is based on published state licensing requirements and may not reflect recent changes. Reciprocity and transfer rules change frequently and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis by state licensing boards. This tool is for research purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Always contact Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) / Division of Real Estate / Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.
Everything you need to know about transferring your real estate agent license from Texas to Florida
We could not confirm reciprocity status between these states. Contact Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) / Division of Real Estate / Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) to verify.
| Requirement | Texas (TX) | Florida (FL) |
|---|---|---|
| Education Requirements● | 180 hours — Principles of Real Estate I (30 hrs); Principles of Real Estate II (30 hrs); Law of Agency (30 hrs); Law of Contracts (30 hrs); Promulgated Contract Forms (30 hrs); Real Estate Finance (30 hrs) | 63 hours — FREC Course I — Sales Associate Pre-License (63 hrs) |
| Exam Requirements● | Provider: PearsonVUE; Computer-based, multiple-choice, in-person at Pearson VUE test centers; National, 85 questions, 70% to pass; State (Texas), 40 questions, 70% to pass | Provider: Pearson VUE; Computer-based, multiple-choice; Sales Associate Exam (combined), 100 questions, 75% to pass |
| Experience Requirements | Not available | Not available |
| Fees | TREC Application Fee: $206; Exam Fee: $43; Fingerprinting / Background Check: $41.45; Recovery Trust Account: $10 | Application + License + Unlicensed Activity Fee: $83.75; State Exam Fee: $36.75; Fingerprinting / Background Check: $50 |
| Renewal / CE Requirements● | Period: 2 years; CE hours: 18; Fee: 185 | Period: 2 years; CE hours: 14; Fee: 64 |
Data verified as of 2026-04-02. Requirements may have changed since verification.
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.
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