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It is a computer-based test taken at a physical Pearson VUE test center; DBPR states that all of its candidates are required to take an examination in a physical test center. You schedule online or by phone with the vendor and must supply a valid email address, telephone number, and payment at the time you schedule.

DBPR states that candidates become eligible to schedule an examination within 72 hours after the candidate's examination application has been approved by the department. Plan on a short waiting period before the scheduling system will accept your reservation, and confirm your name matches your government-issued ID first.

Appointments may be made up to one calendar day before the day you wish to test, subject to availability. To cancel or reschedule without penalty, the vendor requires contact at least two full calendar days before the appointment; cancelling later or missing the appointment may result in forfeiting your examination fees.

DBPR excuses absences for your illness or that of an immediate family member, death in the immediate family, a disabling traffic accident, court appearance or jury duty, and military duty. Written verification and supporting documentation must reach the examination vendor no later than four days after the original examination date, and medical documentation needs an original signature.

The vendor notes that candidates who want to schedule a retake within 21 days of an exam review must contact customer service for an override, and if an override is applied the review comments are not subject to further formal review by DBPR's subject matter experts. Outside that 21-day period you can schedule a retake yourself online.

Examinations developed by DBPR are available in English and Spanish at no additional cost, and you request Spanish when you make your reservation with the approved vendor. An applicant may also petition the board for another native language, but must do so at least six months before the scheduled exam and bear the full cost.

Two forms of valid signature identification, one of which must be government issued - driver's license, state identification card, passport, or military identification card. Student or employment ID cards and photo credit cards are not acceptable, your name and address must match your application, and candidates without proper identification are not admitted.

Personal items are not permitted in the examination room. Toiletries, snacks, and similar items must be in a clear plastic bag no larger than 8 by 11 inches and kept in the vendor-provided locker. Cameras, recorders, computers, phones and other transmitting devices, reference materials, dictionaries, and purses or backpacks are all prohibited.

Start with license law, agency, and contracts, since those rules frame almost every scenario question. Move to ownership, title, deeds, and legal descriptions, then finance, appraisal, and closing math. Finish with mixed timed sets covering all areas, because the most common failure mode is strength in favorite topics paired with neglect of math and legal-description items.