If a licensee does not complete the 45-hour course before their first renewal expiration date, what happens to their license?

If a licensee does not complete the required 45-hour post-licensing course before their first renewal expiration date, their license becomes void. This means that the licensee is no longer authorized to practice real estate until they have fulfilled the required education and re-apply for licensure. In Florida, failing to complete the post-licensing education is a serious matter, as the state mandates this training to ensure that all active licensees remain knowledgeable about current laws and practices in the real estate industry. Once a license is void, the individual must go through the entire reinstatement process, which may involve starting over by either retaking the exam or fulfilling additional requirements set by the Florida real estate regulations. This emphasizes the importance of completing continuing education requirements timely to maintain an active status in real estate practices.