I am looking to obtain a new real estate license in Florida. What are the initial requirements, specifically concerning fingerprinting and background checks, and how long does the application process typically take?
Navigate to 'myfloridalicense.custhelp.com'. Click on the 'Support Home' link (ID 20). Click on the 'Real Estate' link under 'Featured Support Categories' (ID 606). Search for 'fingerprints' or 'background check' within the Real Estate category. Identify and extract information regarding fingerprinting and background check requirements for initial real estate license applicants. Look for any mention of the typical processing time for new applications. Synthesize this information into a concise answer.
The agent successfully navigates to the 'Real Estate' category page. The agent successfully searches for 'fingerprints' or 'background check' within the category. The agent identifies that fingerprints are required for all applicants to run a background check. The agent states that the department uses these fingerprints to run a background check as required by Florida Statutes. The agent provides any information found regarding the typical application processing time, or explicitly states if this information is not found.