If a licensee fails to complete their post-licensing course before the renewal period, what happens to their license?

When a licensee fails to complete their post-licensing course before the renewal period, their license becomes null and void. This is because in Florida, completing a required post-licensing education is a mandatory condition for the renewal of an active real estate license. The state mandates that new licensees complete this education within the first cycle after obtaining their license to ensure they are knowledgeable and compliant with current laws and practices in real estate. If they do not fulfill this obligation by the expiration date of their current license, the license is rendered null and void, meaning they can no longer legally practice until they meet the educational requirements and reapply for licensure.