How to Get a Florida CAM License

An applicant for a Florida Community Association Manager (CAM) License must:

• be at least 18 years old
• hold a high school diploma or its equivalent

NOTE: Florida residency is not required.

The steps outlined below will begin the process
to obtain a Florida CAM License. Application
approval generally takes 15-60 days.

A Step-By-Step Guide

1. Register for class 

18 Hour CAM License Course - $229 tuition includes your course materials. Click below to register and view our course dates and times.

2. State Application 

a. Submit a license application to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. On the application you will share information about yourself and include a fee of $228 payable to the DBPR. You can apply online or print a paper application.

b. Register for electronic fingerprinting
Florida requires electronic fingerprints be taken in order to run a criminal background check. To make a reservation, click the button below or contact the PearsonVUE customer support center at 1.888.274.2020 (fingerprint reservations are prompt 7) to select a date and time that is convenient for you. Cost of fingerprinting is $57.25.

3. Attend the 18 Hour CAM License Course

The 18 Hour CAM License course must be completed prior to taking the state exam. All applicants are required to satisfactorily complete a minimum of 18 classroom hours of pre-licensure education within 12 months prior to the date of examination. Larson Educational Services is a Florida approved CAM licensing provider (License #PRE31).

4. Submit your Course Completion Certificate

Upon completion of your course, you will mail or fax your course completion certificate into the state in order to complete your application process. When remitting documents to the state send them to:

To Mail:
Department of Business and Professional Regulation
1940 North Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399

To Fax: 
Fax your certificate of completion to 850.921.6636.
Be sure to include your application number, full name, and contact
information (phone number and email address).

5. Schedule and Pass the State Exam

After completing step 4 by submitting your Course Completion Certificate, it typically takes the state 10-30 days to complete your approval. Upon approval, the testing provider (Pearson VUE) notify you with instructions to schedule the license exam. Your application is good for one (1) year from the approval date.