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Definition
Certified lawyers in real estate law deal with matters relating to real property transactions including, but not limited to real estate conveyances, title searches, property transfers, leases, condominiums and cooperatives, interval ownership, mortgage, zoning and land use planning, real estate development and financing, real estate litigation, and determination of property rights.
Consumer Certification Pamphlet - This pamphlet provides a complete description of the Certification area.
Board Certification Applications for Lawyers
To download an application, click on the appropriate application. You will be asked if you would like to "Open" or "Save" the file (MSWord). It is advisable to save the file to your computer for future reference. Type in your responses on the application and print a copy. Attach any required documents, enclose the $250 application fee, and mail your application to: The Florida Bar, Legal Specialization and Education Dept., 651 E. Jefferson Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-2300.
To obtain a current listing of your board certification CLE credit hours, please contact the staff listed below. You may access your CLER credit hours on the Bar's Website, but certification credit hours are not yet available on-line.
Currently Certified
If you were originally certified in 1990, 1995, 2000 or 2005, the Application for Recertification (MSWord) must be postmarked by August 16, 2010. All requirements for recertification are to be completed by July 31, 2010 unless you file a recertification extension request.
Recertification File Extension
To request a one-time 3-month extension, please submit the Recertification Extension Application.
Seeking Certification
If you wish to apply for certification, the Initial Application for Certification (MSWord) filing period opens September 1, 2010 and applications must be postmarked by October 31, 2010.
You may submit an Abbreviated Application for Certification only if you meet one of the following conditions. In order to become eligible to sit for the 2011 Real Estate Exam, the abbreviated application must be postmarked by October 31, 2010.
1. You submitted an Initial Application for Certification by August 31, 2009 which was approved, but you were unable to sit for the 2010 Real Estate Exam.
2. You submitted an Initial Application for Certification by August 31, 2009 which was approved, you took the 2010 Real Estate Exam, but you were unsuccessful in obtaining a passing score. (Please note if you were unsuccessful on the 2009 and 2010 exam, you are not eligible to apply for the 2011 Real Estate exam, but you may reapply in 2012 by submitting the Initial Application for Certification.) |
General Information
Exam Specifications (pdf)
Study Guide (pdf)
Standards for Certification Of A Board Certified Real Estate Lawyer – Rules Regulating The Florida Bar 6-9
Real Estate Law Standing Committee Policies (pdf)
Real Estate Law Committee Members
Real Estate Certification Staff Liaison Contact Information:
Carol Vaught
The Florida Bar
651 East Jefferson Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-2300
850/561-5738
cvaught@flabar.org
Real Estate Certification Field Established 1986
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