If a licensee does not complete the required 45-hour course before their first renewal expiration date, what happens to their license?

If a licensee does not complete the required 45-hour post-license course before their first renewal expiration date, the license does not simply become inactive or suspended; it actually becomes void. This means that the licensee loses their ability to practice until they rectify the situation by reapplying for a new license, meeting all necessary requirements, and possibly fulfilling the educational obligations again. The voiding of the license is a significant consequence, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the educational mandates set forth by the Florida Real Estate Commission to maintain licensure and practice legally.