Florida CAM License Online Course

Yes. The entire process of getting your CAM license can be done online, except for the fingerprint check. The pre-licensing course, the application and the state exam are available online. However, fingerprints must be taken at any authorized location in United States.

To obtain a Community Association Manager (CAM) license in Florida you must:
1. Be at least 18 years of age.

2. Complete a state-approved 16-hour pre-licensing course.

3. Get your fingerprints taken.

4. Submit and obtain approval of a CAM application.
5. Pass the state examination with a score of 75% and over.
6. You do not need to be a Florida resident.

1. Enroll into a pre-licensing course: $189 payable to Prolicense Florida.
2. Submit a CAM license application: $223.50 payable to the Florida DBPR.
3. Get your fingerprints taken: $53.50 payable to Pearson VUE.
4. Schedule your state examination: $31.50 payable to Pearson VUE.

It generally takes between 10 to 30 days. The delay to obtain your CAM license depends mainly on you:
1. Completing your pre-license course: 16 hours.
2. Submitting your CAM license application: 30 to 60 minutes.
3. Getting your fingerprints taken: 2 to 5 days.
4. Approval by the state : 3 to 7 days.
5. Scheduling and taking your state examination: 2 to 10 days.

You have 3 hours to answer 100 multiple-choice questions (a, b, c, d).  The passing score is 75%. The test is not difficult for those who are well prepared. After learning the basic concepts of the pre-licensing course, the key to the success of the state exam is to complete the practice tests included in the program. You should repeat the questions until you master at least 85% of these assessments. Flashcards are also an excellent tool to help memorize the key topics.

1. Manage condominiums, HOAs, planned unit developments, cooperatives (coop).

2. Administer and oversee the association funds.

3. Supervise the preparation of the budgets and other financial documents for an association.

4. Ensure appropriate notices to conduct association meetings.

5. Coordinate maintenance and contracts with employees and services providers.

6. Perform various day-to-day tasks involved with the operation of a community association.

A Florida CAM License is required when managing a community association of more than 10 units and/or with an annual budget in excess of $100,000. Types of properties that hire CAM License holders are condominiums, homeowners associations, cooperatives, timeshares, mobile home parks and planned unit developments.