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How to Get a Real estate agent License in Michigan (2026)

Quick answer

The salesperson license permits employment by a licensed real estate broker for compensation.

Required hours

40 hours

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Exam

Pass the PSI real estate salesperson examination.

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Renewal

Renew every three years; online renewal opens no sooner than 90 days before the current license expiration date.

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Continuing education

18 hours

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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

How do I get this license?

  1. Check the licensing authority

    Board

    Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, State Board of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Michigan State Board of Real-Estate Brokers & Salespersons
    Official source

    Official agency page

    Open the official agency page

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Real Estate Brokers & Salespersons
    Official source
  2. Check your qualifications

    Age

    18 years old

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Must be at least 18 years of age.
    Official source

    Required hours

    40 hours

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Complete 40 hours of approved prelicensure education courses
    Official source

    Education

    Approved prelicense education must include at least four hours of civil rights law and equal opportunity in housing.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    includes at least 4 hours of civil rights law and equal opportunity in housing
    Official source

    Exam

    Pass the PSI real estate salesperson examination.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Proof of receiving a passing score on the Real Estate Salesperson examination administered by PSI
    Official source

    Experience

    Sponsorship by a licensed individual broker or broker company required.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    You are required to have a licensed individual broker or broker company sponsor you to become licensed.
    Official source
  3. Prepare your application

    Apply with the agency

    Open the official agency page

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Online applications can be completed by visiting www.michigan.gov/miplus
    Official source
  4. Confirm your next step with the agency

    Review the official instructions for your situation before applying.

    Open the official agency page

What else should I know?

Agency guidance

The salesperson license permits employment by a licensed real estate broker for compensation.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
The real estate salesperson license allows a licensee to be employed either directly or indirectly by a licensed real estate broker for compensation or valuable consideration.
Official source

When do I renew, and is CE required?

Renewal

Renew every three years; online renewal opens no sooner than 90 days before the current license expiration date.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
no sooner than 90 days prior to the expiration date of current license. ... Renewal Cycle: 3 years
Official source

License term in years

3 years

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Renewal Cycle: 3 years
Official source

Continuing education hours

18 hours

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Within each 3-year cycle, a licensee must still complete at least 18 clock hours of CE
Official source

Continuing education topics

In each year of a license cycle: ... at least 2 hours of courses that involve laws, rules, and court cases regarding real estate. ... at least 1 hour of courses that involve compliance with local, state, or federal fair housing laws. ... The remaining hours can be completed any time before renewing the license.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
in each year of a license cycle: ... Not less than 2 hours of courses that involve laws, rules, and court cases regarding real estate. ... Not less than 1 hour of courses that involve compliance with local, state, or federal fair housing laws. ... The remaining hours can be completed any time prior to renewing the license.
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What does it cost?

Application fee

$88

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Application Fee + 3 year license fee ... Real Estate Salesperson New Application: $88.00
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Confirm the charges and conditions for your application with the official agency.

What are the common questions?

How often do I renew a real estate salesperson / sales agent license in Michigan?

Renew every three years; online renewal opens no sooner than 90 days before the current license expiration date.

Source and quotation
no sooner than 90 days prior to the expiration date of current license. ... Renewal Cycle: 3 years
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Which official sources support this guide?

Official sources and verification (14)

Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.

Official agency page

Open the official agency page

https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bpl/occ/prof/real-estate

Real Estate Brokers & Salespersons
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Apply with the agency

Open the official agency page

https://www.michigan.gov/miplus

Online applications can be completed by visiting www.michigan.gov/miplus
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Age

18 years old

18

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Required hours

40 hours

40

Complete 40 hours of approved prelicensure education courses
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Education

Approved prelicense education must include at least four hours of civil rights law and equal opportunity in housing.

Approved prelicense education must include at least four hours of civil rights law and equal opportunity in housing.

includes at least 4 hours of civil rights law and equal opportunity in housing
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Exam

Pass the PSI real estate salesperson examination.

Pass the PSI real estate salesperson examination.

Proof of receiving a passing score on the Real Estate Salesperson examination administered by PSI
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Experience

Sponsorship by a licensed individual broker or broker company required.

Sponsorship by a licensed individual broker or broker company required.

You are required to have a licensed individual broker or broker company sponsor you to become licensed.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Fees / Application

$88

88

Application Fee + 3 year license fee ... Real Estate Salesperson New Application: $88.00
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

License term in years

3 years

3

Renewal Cycle: 3 years
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Renewal

Renew every three years; online renewal opens no sooner than 90 days before the current license expiration date.

Renew every three years; online renewal opens no sooner than 90 days before the current license expiration date. Applies to: Real estate salesperson licenses.

no sooner than 90 days prior to the expiration date of current license. ... Renewal Cycle: 3 years
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Continuing education hours

18 hours

18

Within each 3-year cycle, a licensee must still complete at least 18 clock hours of CE
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Continuing education topics

In each year of a license cycle: ... at least 2 hours of courses that involve laws, rules, and court cases regarding real estate. ... at least 1 hour of courses that involve compliance with local, state, or federal fair housing laws. ... The remaining hours can be completed any time before renewing the license.

Each year of the three-year cycle: at least 2 hours on real estate laws, rules and court cases, and 1 hour on fair housing compliance. Remaining hours may be completed before renewal.

in each year of a license cycle: ... Not less than 2 hours of courses that involve laws, rules, and court cases regarding real estate. ... Not less than 1 hour of courses that involve compliance with local, state, or federal fair housing laws. ... The remaining hours can be completed any time prior to renewing the license.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

The salesperson license permits employment by a licensed real estate broker for compensation.

The salesperson license permits employment by a licensed real estate broker for compensation.

The real estate salesperson license allows a licensee to be employed either directly or indirectly by a licensed real estate broker for compensation or valuable consideration.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Board

Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, State Board of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons

Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, State Board of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons

Michigan State Board of Real-Estate Brokers & Salespersons
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

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