Updated July 2026 · Reviewed by Adams, Cameron & Co.
Bring two forms of valid signature identification (one must be government-issued, like a driver's license or passport), your Pearson VUE booking confirmation, and your pre-license course completion certificate. A basic handheld calculator is allowed at test centers. Leave notes, phones, bags, and study materials at home or in your car, since none of it is allowed in the testing room. Plan to arrive about 30 minutes before your scheduled time.
- Two forms of signature ID are required, and at least one has to be government-issued (driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID).
- Bring your printed or digital Pearson VUE booking confirmation and your pre-license course completion certificate.
- A basic handheld calculator is allowed for the math portion at in-person test centers.
- Phones, notes, study materials, and bags aren't permitted in the testing room. Leave them in your car.
- Arrive about 30 minutes early. Test centers don't guarantee a late arrival will still be seated.
What identification do you need for the Florida real estate exam?
You need two forms of valid signature identification, and at least one of them has to be government-issued: a driver's license, state ID card, passport, or military ID both work. Make sure the name on your ID matches exactly what you used when you registered for the exam, since a mismatch can cause a problem at check-in.
What paperwork should you bring?
Bring your Pearson VUE booking confirmation, printed or saved on your phone before you leave (since your phone itself won't be allowed inside), along with your pre-license course completion certificate. Test centers check both before you're seated, so having them ready saves time at check-in.
Can you bring a calculator?
Yes, a basic handheld calculator is allowed at in-person test centers for the math portion of the exam. It needs to be a simple, non-programmable model, not anything with text storage, a QWERTY keyboard, or internet capability. If you're not sure whether yours qualifies, bring the simplest one you own.
What's not allowed in the testing room?
Notes, reference materials, textbooks, phones, smartwatches, and bags of any kind (purses, briefcases, backpacks) all stay outside the testing room. Most centers provide a secure area or lockers for personal items, but the safest approach is leaving anything you don't need locked in your car.
How early should you arrive?
Plan to arrive about 30 minutes before your scheduled appointment. This gives you time to check in, verify your ID, and get settled before the exam starts. Arriving late can mean losing your appointment entirely, since test centers run on a tight schedule for every candidate that day.
After you pass
Once you've passed, the next step is activating your license under a sponsoring broker. If you're deciding where to start that next chapter, a non-competing Adams, Cameron & Co. manager, part of the largest brokerage in Volusia and Flagler counties since 1963, will walk you through it. Start a confidential conversation.
Exam-day requirements are set by Pearson VUE and the DBPR and can change. Confirm current requirements directly before your appointment. Educational only, not legal advice.
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