Michigan Frequently Ask Questions Real Estate License

You must complete the Michigan 40-hour pre-license course in order to qualify to obtain a Michigan real estate salesperson's license.​

You are required to complete 40-hours of pre-license coursework, which includes at least four hours of civil rights law and equal opportunity housing.

You can take the 40-hour Michigan real estate salespersons course online or in a classroom. Most students prefer to take the course online since the online format allows them to complete the course more quickly. If you take the course in a classroom, you must do so according to the school's preset schedule.

​Yes! You can certainly take the 40-hour Michigan real estate salespersons course online. In fact, most students opt to take the course online. The online course format allows you to take the course at your own pace and is usually offered at a better price.

Yes, you are allowed to take (and complete) the 40-hour Michigan pre-license course while you are still in high school. LARA only requires that you are at least 18 years old when it comes time to apply for your Michigan real estate salespersons license.

No, you cannot use any law degree credits toward the 40-hour Michigan real estate salesperson's course. LARA will only accept law degree credits to be used towards the 90-hour Michigan real estate broker's course.​

No, you cannot use any college credits toward the 40-hour Michigan real estate salesperson's course.​

​You can take the final exam for the 40-hour Michigan real estate salespersons course as many times as needed until you pass.

No, the final exam for the 40-hour Michigan real estate salespersons course is not required to be proctored.

​The final exam for the 40-hour Michigan real estate salespersons course consists of 60 multiple-choice questions with a passing grade of 70%.

You will receive your Certificate of Completion for the 40-hour Michigan real estate salespersons course right after you pass the course final exam. The Certificate will be available to download as a PDF from within your RealEstateU account.

​Yes, RealEstateU will send your course completion information to LARA within 5 business days from the day you pass the final exam. You can then create your free MiPLUS account to submit your Michigan license application.

Yes, you must apply for your Michigan real estate salespersons license within 3 years of completing the 40-hour Michigan pre-license course. If you fail to do so, you must retake the pre-license course.

According to the RealEstateU Terms and Conditions, you have 12 months to complete the RealEstateU 40-hour Michigan real estate salespersons course (including the final exam). The 12 months starts from the date you purchase the course.

Before you can submit your MI real estate salesperson's license application, you must satisfy the following requirements: 1) You must have completed the 40-hour MI pre-license course. 2) You must be at least 18 years old. 3) You must have good moral character.

Once you complete the 40-hour pre-license course, you are now ready to submit your Michigan real estate license application through MiPLUS. Once LARA approves your license application, PSI will email you your Exam Candidate ID number, which you can use to schedule your state exam through PSI.

MiPLUS is an acronym for the Michigan Professional Licensing User System. It is the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs' (LARA) online platform used to submit a license application, transfer a real estate license between brokers, and renew a real estate license.

Here are the steps to create a MiPLUS account. 1) Go to the MiPLUS website. 2) Click on "New Users: Register for an Account". 3) Select the option for an individual. 4) Create a username and password. 5) Enter the required contact information. 6) Click the 'Confirm' button and your MiPLUS account will be created.

First, you must log in to your MiPLUS account, and click on 'Apply for a License or Submit a Request'. Select 'Real Estate / Real Estate Salesperson Application'. Next, answer the required questions. Upload the required documentation. Pay the application fee using a debit or credit card.

Your license application fee will vary depending on when in the 3-year license cycle you are applying. The application fee may be $88, $62, or $36. The application fee is payable using a Visa, MasterCard, or Discover Card credit card.

​Yes, you can still submit your Michigan real estate license application if you do not have a sponsoring broker; however, you will not receive a license until you have a sponsoring broker.

Yes, your MI real estate license application expires one year from the date it is received by LARA. Within the one-year period, you must pass the MI state licensing exam and have a sponsoring broker confirm your employment. Otherwise, you will have to submit a new license application and pay another application fee.​

​Yes, LARA will waive your application fee if you served in the armed forces. To receive the waiver, you must submit a form DD214, DD215, or any other form acceptable to LARA that demonstrates you were separated from service with an honorable character of service or under honorable conditions character of service.

If you submitted your broker's 10-digit ID number as part of your application, your sponsoring broker should then log in to their own MiPLUS account and confirm your sponsorship. If you did not include your broker's ID number, your broker will then have to submit an Employing Broker Notification form.

You will be asked if you have ever been convicted of a felony on your license application. If you answer "Yes" you will be required to submit additional information to LARA. Once LARA reviews and approves this information, you will receive an email notifying you of your authorization to register for the exam.

You must disclose any past felony convictions to LARA when it comes time to submit your license application.

Yes, it is still possible to obtain a Michigan real estate salesperson's license if you have a prior conviction, including a felony conviction. LARA will have to review your specific case after you submit your license application to determine if they will accept or deny your application.

There are 4 steps you need to take to get your Michigan real estate salespersons license. Step #1: Complete the 40-hour pre-license course. Step #2: Apply for your Michigan real estate salespersons license through MiPLUS. Step #3: Schedule your state exam. Step #4: Pass the state exam.

Here is a breakdown of all the costs associated with obtaining a Michigan real estate salespersons license: 1) Complete the 40-hour Michigan pre-license course: $99. 2) Submit your license application fee: $88. 3) Take the state licensing exam: $79 per attempt. Total Cost: $266

Here is a breakdown of the minimum time-frame needed to obtain your MI real estate license: 1) Complete the 40-hour Michigan pre-license course: 1 week 2) Submit your license application and receive your Exam Candidate ID number: 5 days 3) Schedule and pass the state licensing exam: 2 days. Total Time: 2 weeks

You must pass two tests in order to obtain your Michigan real estate salespersons license. First, you must pass the school's final exam for the 40-hour Michigan pre-license course. Second, you must pass the state licensing exam.​

According to section 339.2502a(1) of the Michigan Occupational Code, you must be at least 18 years of age to receive a Michigan real estate salesperson's license.

No, you are not required to hold a high school diploma (or its equivalent) in order to obtain a Michigan real estate salesperson's license. You are only required to be at least 18 years old and have good moral character.

Yes, you are not required to be an MI resident in order to obtain an MI real estate salesperson's license. However, you must work under a sponsoring broker who holds an MI real estate broker's license. You must also submit a signed and notarized Consent to Service of Process with your license application.

​You must renew your Michigan real estate salesperson's license online through your MiPLUS account. You must pay the $78 renewal fee using a debit or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, or Discover Card).

It costs $78 to renew your Michigan real estate salesperson's license. You must make the payment online through your MiPLUS account using a debit or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, or Discover Card)​.

​Michigan real estate salesperson licenses expire every three years starting from October 31, 2015. This means you must renew your license on or before October 31st, 2018, 2021, 2024, etc.

​You will receive a renewal notification via mail approximately 90 days prior to your renewal date. You can then renew your license online through your MiPLUS account.

In order to renew your Michigan real estate salesperson's license, you must do the following: 1) Complete the required continuing education credits (6-18 credits in total). 2) Submit your renewal application online through your MiPLUS account. 3) Pay the $78 renewal fee using a debit or credit card.

1) Complete 18 hours of CE courses that involve any subjects that are relevant to the management, operation, and practice of real estate. 2) Within the required 18 hours of CE, you must complete at least 2 hours of coursework per year that involves law, rules, and court cases regarding real estate.

If you do not renew your Michigan real estate salesperson's license by the required renewal date, your license will be considered expired and you will not be able to continue practicing real estate until your license is reinstated.

In order to reinstate your license within 3 years of your license expiration date, you must pay the required fees, and ​complete one of the following: 1) Complete the required continuing education credits; or, 2) Complete the 40-hour Michigan pre-license course; or, 3) Retake and pass the Michigan state licensing exam.

​If your license was revoked, you must wait at least 3 years to apply for a new license. In addition, you must complete the same requirements as a new applicant, including: 1) Complete the 40-hour MI pre-license course. 2) Submit a new license application and pay the application fee. 3) Pass the state licensing exam.

​Yes, if you are mobilized for active military duty, you are temporarily exempt from renewing your real estate license. You must inform LARA and apply for the exemption. The exemption is valid until 90 days after your release from military duty, but shall not exceed 36 months from your license expiration date.

As a Michigan licensee, under the supervision of a sponsoring broker, you may represent a seller or landlord to sell or lease their property, or represent a buyer or tenant to buy or rent a property, and earn a commission in the process. This applies to all residential, commercial, or industrial property in Michigan.

Yes! The RealEstateU online 40-hour Michigan real estate salespersons course is fully approved by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) and Arello. School approval number: 557. Course approval number: 557-3040. Course ID number: 16120. Arello approval number: 7234

Michigan does not have a formal reciprocity agreement with any other state. However, LARA may still grant a Michigan real estate license to an individual licensed in another state who has experience and training substantially equal to that required in Michigan.

If you hold a real estate license in another state, LARA may grant you an MI license if they determine that your prior experience and education is substantially equal to that required in Michigan. If LARA does not grant you a license this way, you will have to obtain your license the same way as any non-licensee.

​After your license application is approved by LARA, PSI will email you your Exam Candidate ID number. Once you have this number, you can then schedule your state exam through PSI.

​Once your license application is approved by LARA, PSI will email you your Exam Candidate ID number. Once you have this number, you can schedule your state exam by calling PSI at (855)579-4635.

Once LARA approves your license application, PSI will email you your Exam Candidate ID number. This number is used to schedule your state exam. You will have to provide this number to PSI, which they will use to verify that you are eligible to take the exam.

The Michigan state licensing exam costs $79 per attempt. The exam fee is nonrefundable and paid directly to PSI.​

​The $79 state licensing exam fee is typically paid using a credit card. The fee is paid directly to PSI when you schedule your state exam. You also have the option to mail in a money order, company check, or cashier's check.

​LARA will electronically send your information to the PSI testing center within 48 business hours of your license application being approved.

​You must take the Michigan state licensing exam at a PSI testing center. There are seven PSI locations within the state of Michigan. However, you can take the state exam at any PSI testing center throughout the country.

​You may cancel or reschedule your exam date without forfeiting your exam fee if you notify PSI at least two days before your exam date. Otherwise, you will have to pay for another exam fee in order to reschedule your exam.

Yes, your exam registration expires after one year. If you do not take or pass the state exam within one year, you will have to re-register for the state exam and pay for another exam fee.​

Yes, you are permitted to take the state licensing exam if you do not have a sponsoring broker. However, you will not receive your real estate license until you have a broker confirm your employment.

​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.