What is the difference between an active and an inactive license?

A Florida active real estate license is required to engage in real estate services. Sales associates gain active status by finding a licensed Florida real estate broker and registering with the DBPR under the supervision of their employing broker.

Licensees who do not yet have a sponsoring broker will have their license placed on inactive status until they have a broker and activate their license. An agent can also choose to go on inactive status if they do not want to actively engage in the real estate business. It’s important to note that you may only practice real estate with an active license.