Florida has mutual recognition agreements with 7 states: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Georgia, Kentucky, Illinois, Mississippi, Nebraska, Rhode Island, and West Virginia.
Brokers and Sales Associates can qualify for an equivalent type license in Florida if they meet the following qualifications:
Must be 18 years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.
Applicant must not be a resident of Florida, at time of application.
All applicants must have obtained the Real Estate license by having met the education and examination requirements of the state with which Florida has mutual recognition.
Each licensee who applies for Florida licensure from a state or jurisdiction that has a current mutual recognition agreement with Florida must pass a written Florida-specific real estate law examination. The exam consists of 40 questions of 1 point in value per question. A grade of 30 points or higher must be achieved to pass the exam.