3 Hours: Core Law
Florida law, rules, and legal responsibilities affecting real estate practice.
Understand the difference between first-renewal post-license education and the 14-hour continuing education requirement for later renewals.
After completing the first-renewal post-license requirement, Florida sales associates, brokers, and broker associates generally complete 14 hours of approved continuing education during each subsequent two-year renewal cycle.
For licenses expiring September 30, 2026 or later, the required 14-hour structure includes Core Law, Ethics and Business Practices, and specialty education.
Florida law, rules, and legal responsibilities affecting real estate practice.
Ethical conduct, professional responsibilities, and practical business standards.
Approved specialty topics such as fair housing, mortgages, contracts, risk management, and environmental issues.
The 14-hour CE package is not a substitute for first-renewal post-license education.
The 14-hour package is designed for sales associates, brokers, and broker associates completing a second or subsequent renewal.
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After the first renewal, Florida real estate licensees generally complete 14 hours every two years.
For licenses expiring September 30, 2026 or later: 3 hours Core Law, 3 hours Ethics and Business Practices, and 8 hours specialty education.
No. First-renewal sales associates generally need 45 post-license hours; brokers and broker associates generally need 60.
Yes, after the first renewal the standard 14-hour CE requirement applies to sales associates, brokers, and broker associates.