How to Obtain 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 15-30 days.

Step-by-Step Licensing Guide

Applicants for the Florida Community Association Manager License (CAM), must complete these steps:

Step 1: Register for class 

18 Hour CAM License Course - $249 tuition includes your course materials. Classes are available in Fort Myers, Naples and Sarasota. All applicants are required to satisfactorily complete 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). Click below to register and view our course dates and times.

18 Hour CAM Course Dates and Times

Step 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. Click on "Create My Account" when applying online. 

Apply Online

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, contact the PearsonVUE customer support center at 877.238.8232 to select a date and time that is convenient for you or you can make a reservation online by clicking below. CAM license fingerprint records are good for 90 days. Cost of fingerprinting is $57.25.

Online Fingerprint Reservation

Step 3. Attend the 18 Hour CAM License Course

The 18 Hour CAM License course must be completed in its entirety prior to taking the state exam. You will receive your Course Completion Certificate on the final day of the course verifying your professionalism and your understanding of community association management guidelines. Your Course Completion Certificate is valid for 1 year. If you have an expired Certificate, you must re-attend the 18 Hour CAM License course prior to taking the state exam.

Step 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:

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

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).

Step 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) will notify you by mail with instructions to schedule the license exam. Scheduling can be completed by calling 888.204.6230 or registration can be completed online.

NOTE: When making an online reservation, your ID is "FLP" followed by your Social Security Number. For example: "FLP123456789". Your password is the same as your ID.

Your application is good for one (1) year from the date you applied. A passing score is 75 out of 100 questions answered correctly.

Online Exam Reservation

All exam preparation material and teaching is included in our 18 Hour CAM License Course. If you would like an additional study tool or attended a classroom course with another school, our CAM Exam Tutor product will help you prepare for success on your exam. Click the link below to learn more.

CAM Exam Tutor

Call us today with any questions about how to obtain a Florida CAM License.

(239) 344-7510