How to get your CAM license in Florida…
1. ENROLL IN PRELICENSE COURSE
Register for prelicensure education. All CAM applicants must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 18 hours of prelicensing instruction. You will not be allowed to take the mandatory state examination for your CAM license without proof of successfully completing an approved 18-hour prelicensure course. CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT OUR COURSE
Florida Statute 455.2122 permits any person to take the 18-Hour Prelicensure Course online or by correspondence. Don’t waste time.
2. GET YOUR FINGERPRINTS TAKEN
You must get fingerprinted. All CAM applicants must file a complete set of electronic fingerprints with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) through a provider approved by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). See a list of FDLE-approved providers: Approved Vendors (This list is not exhaustive and more vendors may be found doing a google search for your area and calling the vendor to confirm they are approved by the DBPR). It is suggested that fingerprints be submitted at least 30 days prior to submitting your application and pre-licensure education course completion certificate. You may be asked by the fingerprinting vendor what the ORI number is. If so, it is FL921932Z.
3. SUBMIT APPLICATION TO DBPR
You must submit an Application and 18-Hour Pre-licensure Course Completion Certificate to DBPR. Your completed Application to become a CAM must be submitted to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). A fee must be submitted with the application. The application is available at this hyperlink: Applications. THE STATE EXAMINATION MUST BE PASSED WITHIN A 12 MONTH PERIOD FROM THE COMPLETION DATE ON THE PRE-LICENSURE COURSE CERTIFICATION.
4. SCHEDULE STATE EXAMINATION
You must pass the State Examination. Follow the link to register with Pearson Vue, the Exam Administrator, to register and find the test location nearest to you: Pearson Vue. The goal of the exam to is show proficiency with the “fundamental knowledge of state and federal laws relating to the operation of all types of community associations and state laws relating to corporations and nonprofit corporations, proper preparation of community association budgets, proper procedures for noticing and conducting community association meetings, insurance matters, relating to community associations, and management skills.” Onlinecamcourse.com was designed specifically to help achieve this goal and embark on a successful career as a community association manager.
Can the 18-Hour Prelicensure Course be taken online instead of a classroom?
Florida Statute 455.2122 permits any person to take the 18-Hour Prelicensure Course online or by correspondence. Don’t waste time.
Additional Links and Info
Candidate Information Booklet for Community Association Managers: http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/servop/testing/documents/camcib.pdf
Community Association Managers FAQ’s: http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/pro/cam/documents/cam_faq.pdf
Electronic Fingerprinting Frequently Asked Questions: http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/servop/testing/documents/finger_faq.pdf