How to Get a CAM License in Florida. Fort Myers CAM Licensing School. Larson Educational Services

PR Log (Press Release) – Sep 28, 2009 – Utilizing 30 years of real estate training and professional education experience, Larson Educational Services http://www.LarsonEd.com is the premier provider of Florida real estate licensing, exam preparation, post-licensing, real estate broker licensing, Florida CAM licensing and Florida mortgage licensing and continuing education in Southwest Florida.

We offer the 18 Hour Florida CAM License Course in a two-day format at our classroom facility in Royal Palm Square in Fort Myers.

A Florida CAM License is required when managing an association of more than 10 units and/or has an annual budget in excess of $100,000. Types of properties that hire CAM License holders are mobile home parks, planned unit developments, homeowners associations, cooperatives, timeshares, condominiums, or other residential units which which are authorized to impose a fee that may become a lien on the parcel.

Typical responsibilities of a Florida CAM Licensee are 1) controlling or disbursing association funds; 2) determining how or when to prepare budgets or other financial documents for an association; 3) determining how or when to provide notice of meetings or to conduct association meetings; 4) maintaining and/or having authorization to spend association petty cash; 5) coordinating maintenance for the residential development; and 6) performing other day-to-day services involved with the operation of a community association.

Upcoming CAM License Courses in Fort Myers:

Dates: October 8 and 9
Times: 8:00am-6:00pm
Location: 1400 Colonial Blvd, Suite 44
Tuition: $229 includes course materials

Dates: November 14 and 15
Times: 8:00am-6:00pm
Location: 1400 Colonial Blvd, Suite 44
Tuition: $229 includes course materials

Dates: December 12 and 13
Times: 8:00am-6:00pm
Location: 1400 Colonial Blvd, Suite 44
Tuition: $229 includes course materials

Register online at http://www.larsoned.com/cam/licensing/courses/ or call a friendly Larson representative at (239) 344-7510.

REQUIREMENTS FOR OBTAINING A FLORIDA CAM LICENSE:

How to Get a Florida CAM License
An applicant for a Florida Community Association Manager (CAM) License must:

a.) be at least 18 years old
b.) hold a high school diploma or its equivalent
NOTE: Florida residency is not required.

The steps outlined below will begin the process to obtain a Florida CAM License. Application approval generally takes 15-60 days.

A Step-By-Step Guide
1. Submit a license application to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The application processing fee is $228. Call us at 239.344.7510 to receive our LICENSE APPLICATION HANDBOOK with pictures and detailed descriptions to walk you through the application.

2. Complete electronic fingerprints with Pearson Vue for a background check. You can also contact the Pearson Vue customer support center at 1.888.274.2020 (TTY 1.800.274.2617) to register by phone. The fingerprint fee is $57.25.

3. Complete 18 hours of Florida CAM Licensing Education. Fort Myers CAM classes available.

4. Pass the Florida CAM License Exam. It takes approximately 15-60 days from submission of your License Application and Electronic Fingerprints for exam approval.

5. After passing your exam, your CAM license will be mailed to you by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation within 10 business days.

Please contact me if you have any questions.

Brad Larson
Larson Educational Services
1400 Colonial Blvd, Suite 44
Fort Myers, FL 33907
(239) 344-7510