When should I disclose any prior criminal activity to the FREC?

You may still apply for a real estate license in Florida if you have a criminal history. Rather than restricting those with certain convictions from applying, the Florida Real Estate Commission considers each applicant on their own merits.

The State of Florida expects all real estate license applicants to disclose if the real estate applicant has been denied registration or a license or has been disbarred in any state or territory of the U.S, or has been revoked or suspended by any state or territory of the U.S.

Applicants must disclose: The details of convictions. Any pleas of nolo contendere.

The application process may be unaffected by any criminal activity disclosed by an applicant. The impact of criminal history generally depends on the length of time since the offense happened, and the nature of the offense.

A real estate applicant must disclose all information on the application and include documentation to support all facts. Nondisclosure of any criminal history or background will likely lead to a license denial.