How do I retake the MI state exam if I previously failed?

​There are 115 multiple-choice questions on the Michigan state licensing exam. You must answer at least 80 questions correctly (70%) in order to pass. There is a 180-minute time-limit for the exam.

Here is an outline of what is on the MI state exam: property ownership, land use controls and regulations, valuation and market analysis, financing, general principles of agency, property disclosures, contracts, leasing and property, management, transfer of title, practice of real estate, real estate calculations.

You can take the Michigan state licensing exam as many times as needed until you pass. You simply have to schedule a new exam attempt through PSI and pay for another exam fee.​

​You will receive your Michigan state licensing exam score right after you complete the exam. If you passed the exam, you will only receive a PASS score. Passing numerical scores are not available. If you did not pass the exam, you will receive an individual score for each of the major sections in the exam outline.

If your sponsoring broker confirmed your employment through MiPLUS, you will receive a photo pocket license at the PSI testing center right after you pass the state exam. This will allow you to start work immediately as an MI real estate salesperson. Otherwise, you must submit an Employment Broker Notification form.

We recommend that you bring a calculator to the Michigan state licensing exam; however, please note, PSI only permits non-programmable calculators that are silent, battery-operated, do not have paper tape printing capabilities, and do not have a keyboard. You cannot use your smartphone as a calculator.​

You must bring two valid forms of ID to the PSI testing center. Thie first ID must be a valid, government-issued ID that includes your signature and a current photo. The second ID must include your signature.

​All PSI testing centers are equipped to provide access in accordance with the ADA. If you have a disability and would like to request testing accommodations, you must submit a request HERE. You are also required to submit additional documentation.

​Yes, you may request additional time beyond the 180-minute time-limit for the Michigan state licensing exam. There is an additional fee of $50 per exam attempt. To obtain additional time, you must submit a Michigan Exam Accommodations Request form prior to your exam date.

Please have a look at page 3 of the PSI Candidate Information Bulletin for the PSI exam policies.

​If you did not pass the Michigan state licensing exam, you must schedule a new exam attempt through PSI. You can do so through PSI's website or by phone at (800)733-9267. You will also have to pay another $79 examination fee.

Yes, your Michigan state licensing exam results are only valid for up to one year.​

If your sponsoring broker confirmed your employment through MiPLUS at least 48 hours prior to your state exam date, you will receive ​a photo pocket license at the PSI testing center, right after you pass the state exam. LARA will then mail a state-issued paper wall license and a pocket card to your sponsoring broker.