Which item is required as part of the Florida real estate license application?

• A. No Background Check
• B. Fingerprints for Background Check
• C. DNA Sample Required
• D. Background Check Is Optional

Answer: (B)

Applicants must submit fingerprints as part of the Florida real estate license application. The fingerprint-based background check is required so the Florida Real Estate Commission can verify criminal history through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the FBI, ensuring licensees meet standards of honesty and integrity. The process involves having fingerprints taken by an approved provider, with results sent to FDLE and the FBI for review. This is not optional, and there is no DNA sampling involved.