How do I check if a real estate agent is licensed in Florida?

Step by step

DBPR's online Licensee Search covers the professions the department regulates, including real estate.

• Open the Licensee Search on myfloridalicense.com.
• Choose Search by Name or Search by License Number; you can also search by city or county, or by license type.
• Select the Real Estate board to narrow results. Real estate appraisers are listed under a separate board.
• In the results, review the license type, license number and rank, status and expiration date, and addresses.
• Click the licensee's name for more information, including any complaints or discipline.[1]

How do you read the status and rank?

DBPR shows a primary and a secondary status. Current means the licensee is up to date with the department's licensing requirements, and Active means the licensee is allowed to operate under the license. Other statuses tell you something different:

• Inactive: requirements are met, but the person is not allowed to work under the license.
• No Employer: the license requires a sponsoring employer and none is currently on file.
• Invol. Inactive or Delinquent: the license was not renewed on time.
• Probation, Suspended or Revoked: disciplinary or restricted statuses.[2]

Why it matters, and what to do if something is wrong

DBPR's Real Estate Broker or Sales license type has three ranks: sales associate, broker associate and broker. Under section 475.42 of the 2026 Florida Statutes, a person may not operate as a broker or sales associate without a valid and current active license, and a sales associate may not work for anyone other than their registered employer. The license location address in DBPR's record is where the place of business is physically located.

You can file a complaint with DBPR's Division of Real Estate online or with a downloadable form, including complaints about suspected unlicensed activity. DBPR can revoke or suspend a license, deny renewal, reprimand or fine, but it cannot enforce or cancel contracts, order restitution or settle commission disputes; those are civil matters for a court.[2][4][3]