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Florida Real Estate Exam: Passing Score, Format and Retake Rules
TL;DR. Florida uses one exam, not a national/state split. According to the DBPR Candidate Information Booklet (accessed 2026-10-31), it has 100 multiple-choice questions, 3.5 hours, and a pass mark of 75 points out of 100. The exam fee is the one number we could not confirm, so check Pearson VUE before booking.
GablePrep is independent. We are not affiliated with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), the Florida Real Estate Commission, or Pearson VUE, and we are not a pre-licensing course. This page summarizes public documents so you can plan your study. Always confirm details in the current booklet.
Florida’s exam format at a glance
Florida is different from most states. The sales associate exam is a single state-developed test that mixes Florida law and general real estate principles. There is no separate national portion to pass.
According to the Florida Candidate Information Booklet (accessed 2026-10-31):
| Item | What the booklet says |
|---|---|
| Questions | 100 multiple choice |
| Content areas | 19 |
| Time allowed | 3.5 hours (210 minutes) |
| Passing score | 75 points out of 100 |
| Weighting | All questions equally weighted |
| Unscored items | A few “pilot” questions may be added; the number is not stated |
If pilot questions are added, you are given extra time. You will not know which questions are unscored, so treat every one as live.
What “75” really means
Because each question is worth the same, a 75-point pass mark means 75 correct answers out of the 100 scored questions. There is no partial credit and no separate section you must pass on its own. A strong area can offset a weak one, but the margin for error is only 25 questions, so topics you skip add up quickly.
Education and application steps
Florida’s pre-licensing course for sales associates is capped by statute. Florida Statutes section 475.17 says the course for initial sales associate licensure shall not exceed 63 classroom hours of 50 minutes, which is the length of FREC Course I.
Before you can test, you apply to DBPR for authorization. Do not book a seat until your authorization is in place, and read the booklet for deadlines.
Fee: what we could and could not verify
This is the part we want to be upfront about. The only exam fee we found was $36.75, from an older Pearson VUE and DBPR fact sheet (copyright 2017). The January 2025 booklet refers to exam-fee increases taking effect on January 3 without giving amounts. So the current fee is reported, not verified. Confirm it in Pearson VUE’s scheduling flow, and note that a retake was listed at the same price on the older sheet.
Retakes, reviews and test-day rules
From the booklet and our notes:
- There is a 24-hour wait before you can retake.
- Failed candidates can request to review missed questions within 21 days, and can file challenges.
- Closed book. Four-function, silent calculators are allowed at test centers.
- The booklet lets candidates bring an inspected word-for-word foreign-language translation dictionary. Electronic ones are not recommended.
Check the booklet for the full list of items you may bring and the ID you need.
Pass rates: be careful
Florida is often described as one of the harder exams. Our research notes record a DBPR and Pearson exam-performance summary for May 2026 showing 48% for first-time takers, 31% for repeaters and 40% overall. We could not attach a stable link to that summary, so treat those figures as reported and verify them yourself. Whatever the rate, it describes a population, not your odds. Our guide to reading pass-rate claims explains why.
How to study for a single 100-question exam
- Download the content outline from the booklet and note the 19 areas.
- Do mixed sets, not just topic blocks. The real test mixes everything.
- Practice the math under time pressure. Our math formulas page is a good start.
- Review every miss and write down why it was wrong.
For the state overview, see our Florida page. To check your readiness, take the free Florida quiz, or use the GablePrep app for longer practice.
Next step
Try the free Florida real estate quiz and find your weak areas before you book.
Frequently asked questions
What is the passing score on the Florida real estate exam?
According to the Florida Candidate Information Booklet (accessed 2026-10-31), you need 75 points out of 100. All questions are weighted equally, so that works out to 75 correct answers.
How many questions are on the Florida sales associate exam?
The booklet describes one exam of 100 multiple-choice questions across 19 content areas, with 3.5 hours allowed. It also says a few unscored pilot questions may be added and extra time is given, but it does not say how many.
Does Florida have a separate national portion?
No. The booklet describes a single state-developed exam covering Florida law and general principles, with no separate national portion.
How much does the Florida real estate exam cost?
We could only find a reported figure of $36.75 on an older Pearson VUE fact sheet, and the current booklet mentions fee increases without amounts. Treat the fee as unconfirmed and check the Pearson VUE listing when you book.
Sources
- Florida DBPR - Real Estate Sales Associate Candidate Information Booklet
- Pearson VUE - Florida real estate fact sheet (older, fee unverified)
- Florida Statutes s. 475.17 (pre-licensing course length)
Independent exam prep. Not affiliated with any state real estate commission or testing provider. Not an approved pre-licensing course. Not legal advice. Facts verified on 2026-10-31; always confirm with your state’s official handbook.