Condominium boards in Clay, Duval and St. Johns counties are now working under revised Rule 61B-19.001, which took effect on September 3, 2026. The rule explains how the director education duties in section 718.112(2)(d)5.b.(II), Florida Statutes, are measured and enforced. The questions below are the ones most often asked by condo directors in Northeast Florida.
When does a new condo director have to be certified?
The board member certification (BMC) certificate may be submitted within one year before the director is elected or appointed, or within 90 days after. A candidate can therefore finish the course before the election and hand in the certificate as soon as the result is announced.
What is covered in the BMC course?
Milestone inspections, structural integrity reserve studies, elections, recordkeeping and inspection of official records, financial literacy and transparency, levying fines, and notice and meeting requirements. Several of those subjects apply mainly to condominium buildings of three or more habitable stories, but the course is required of every condo director.
How long does the certificate last?
It is treated as valid for seven education years while the director serves continuously. The education year runs from July 1 to June 30, so validity is counted in those years rather than by calendar date. A break in service means the course must be taken again. When renewal comes due, the new certificate is owed within 90 days after that education year begins.
Is continuing education required every year?
Yes, at least one hour in every education year in which a BMC course is not completed. CE is delivered through Division-created courses and focuses mainly on changes to Chapter 718 and Division rules from the previous year. The certificate is due by June 30.
Who tracks compliance?
The association's secretary or equivalent officer is made responsible for ensuring compliance and for keeping the education records. Management can help with reminders, but the duty belongs to the officer.
What if a director misses a deadline?
The board is required to suspend that director until the requirement is met. The vacancy may be filled temporarily during the suspension.
How can a board tell whether a certificate is valid?
The certificate must match the Division-created course title and must show the provider's Division number and the completion date. A registration email or receipt is not accepted in its place. Providers are required to confirm that the full course was completed before a certificate is issued, whether it was taught live, online or as a hybrid.
Do older approved courses still count?
Previously approved courses may still be offered as long as the laws they cover have not changed. Once the Division determines that the law has changed, only Division-created courses may be offered. Credit earned before a provider's approval is rescinded stays valid.
The CAM Team works with condominium and HOA boards across Northeast Florida and keeps director education deadlines on each association's compliance calendar.
