How Much Does the Florida Real Estate Exam Really Cost?

Florida's official numbers come from two places: the DBPR's RE 1 application form for the application fee, and Pearson VUE's schedule for the exam itself. Here is each figure with its source and its caveats — plus the calculator for what a realistic path costs, including the fee traps (no-shows and late cancellations forfeit the whole exam fee).

Updated July 27, 2026 · Facts cited to the DBPR and Pearson VUE — sources at the end of this page.

The short answer

The DBPR application is $62.75, per the RE 1 form's fee checklist. The exam fee is paid separately to Pearson VUE — $36.75 on the last published schedule, but the current booklet notes a fee increase without publishing amounts, so treat your booking screen as authoritative. Fingerprints are priced by the live-scan vendor; a no-show or late cancellation forfeits the full exam fee.

The official fees, each with its source

Sales associate exam

$36.75 on the last published schedule

Pearson VUE's linked fact sheet says $36.75, but the current Candidate Information Booklet notes examination fees increased on a January 3rd without publishing amounts — the price your booking screen shows is the authoritative one. Nonrefundable and nontransferable.

DBPR application

$62.75

Per the RE 1 application form's fee checklist (the form incorporated by Rule 61-35.027). Some DBPR help pages still show an older, higher total — the form governs what you send. The exam fee is paid separately to the vendor.

Fingerprints

Set by the live-scan vendor

A background check is required; vendors price their own service. The DBPR publishes no flat figure.

63-hour pre-license course

Set by private schools — varies

Valid two years from completion; the 45-hour post-license course comes later, before first renewal.

Mutual-recognition law exam

$15.75 on the last published schedule

The 40-question Florida law exam for licensees from mutual-recognition states — see the dedicated guide. Same verify-at-booking caveat as the main exam.

Your scenario, added up

Set the exam fee from your booking screen, your expected attempts, and any forfeited appointments. For calibration: the May 2026 summary shows first-time candidates passing at 48% and repeaters at 31%.

Retake cost calculator

Exam fee per attempt ($)

Pearson's last published schedule said $36.75, but the current booklet notes a fee increase without amounts — use the price your booking screen shows.

Enter a fee greater than $0 to see totals.

Exam attempts

No numeric attempt cap — the binding clocks are the two-year course certificate and the two-year window to appear for the exam after applying.

Forfeited appointments (no-show / late cancel)

My 63-hour course certificate expired (two years from completion) before I passed

The fee traps the schedule doesn't advertise

The forfeit rule is the sharpest edge: cancelling less than two full calendar days ahead, arriving late, or not showing up forfeits the entire exam fee — the same cost as failing, with none of the information.
The two-year clocks are the expensive constraints: outlive the course certificate and the next line item is a full 63-hour course at your school's price; the RE 1 form also requires appearing for examination within two years of the application being received.
The exam review (requested within 21 days of your grade notification's release) is the best value in the system — schedule it before a retake; the review fee is paid at scheduling and no standard amount is published, so confirm the cost when booking.

The cheapest line item is knowing you're ready

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Frequently asked questions

How much does the Florida real estate exam cost in 2026?

Pearson VUE's last published schedule says $36.75 per attempt, but the current Candidate Information Booklet notes a fee increase without publishing new amounts — the price shown when you book is the authoritative figure. Every attempt, including retakes, pays the full fee.

How much does it cost to get a Florida real estate license in total?

Official fees: the $62.75 DBPR application (RE 1 form) plus the exam fee paid separately to Pearson VUE ($36.75 on the last published schedule — verify at booking), with fingerprinting priced by the live-scan vendor and the 63-hour course priced by private schools.

Do I lose my Florida exam fee if I cancel?

You keep it only by cancelling at least two full calendar days before the appointment. Later cancellations, late arrivals, and no-shows forfeit the full fee; documented emergencies can be excused through Pearson VUE within four days.

Is there a cheaper retake fee in Florida?

No — each sitting pays the same full examination fee per Pearson VUE's schedule.

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Sources

Fees, rules, and statistics above were verified against these sources on the update date shown at the top of the page. Rules change — always confirm current requirements with the DBPR and Pearson VUE before acting.

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