Michigan Real Estate License Renewal Requirements

Michigan Real Estate License Renewal Requirements

Who Needs to Renew Their Michigan Real Estate License?

All active and inactive Michigan Real Estate Salespersons, Associate Brokers, and Brokers must renew their real estate licenses every 3 years based on the initial date of licensure.

What Are the Michigan Real Estate Continuing Education (CE) Requirements?

Michigan real estate licensees are required to complete 18 hours of continuing education in every 3-year renewal cycle

The annual ConEd requirement in Michigan includes 2 hours of Legal credit and 1 hour of Fair Housing credit each year by the license expiration date. The remaining hours can be either legal, fair housing, or elective course credits at any point over the 3-year period to total 18 credit hours. Courses may not be repeated within a 3-year license term.

Empire Learning offers annual 6-Hour ConEd Package options in Michigan to ensure you are compliant with the annual requirement. We also offer 12-hour and 14-hour packages for licensees who need to catch up.

When Is Michigan Real Estate Continuing Education Due?

Michigan law requires that at least 3 hours per year, based on expiration date, must be completed in the legal (2 hours) and fair housing (1 hour). A total of 18 hours must be complete by the license expiration date every three years. CE must be completed before submitting the license renewal application. All completed courses can be verified at CE Marketplace.

How Can I Check My Michigan Real Estate License Renewal Deadline?

Deadlines are based on your license issue date. You can check your license status and expiration date by logging into the Michigan Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) portal. 

How Can I Complete My Michigan Real Estate Continuing Education?

ConEd can be completed online or in person through providers approved by CE Marketplace. Empire Learning is an approved Michigan CE provider offering self-paced online courses.

What if my license is expired?

View Michigan CE Courses

This is my first license renewal as a salesperson or broker in Michigan. What do I need to do?

First-time renewals follow the same CE requirements as second and subsequent renewals. Refer to the CE requirements above for the standard 18-hour CE requirements. Be sure to complete the required annual hours of CE and do not complete the same course within a three-year license cycle. You can track your course credits at CE Marketplace.

How do I know Empire Learning is an approved provider in Michigan?

You can verify Empire Learning’s approved courses on the CE Marketplace website. All providers and courses must be approved by CE Marketplace. Empire Learning offers complete annual 6-hour packages with the approved required topics to ensure you are compliant for your renewal every three years.

How Does Michigan Verify My CE Completion?

Michigan requires CE providers report course completions to CE Marketplace. Licensees should also keep copies of all certificate of completion for their records and in case of an audit. Empire Learning reports course completions every business day.

What are the most recent rule changes to continuing education in Michigan?

In 2023, the State of Michigan adjusted all real estate license expirations to align with the initial date of licensure. This means that the annual date to complete CE in Michigan is the same as the new expiration date. 

As of February 13, 2024, all licensees must complete a minimum of 1 hour of approved Fair Housing credit annually. Completion of a Fair Housing course prior to this date does not satisfy this requirement for the current year. To verify if a course you completed satisfies the Fair Housing requirement, check your certificate of completion, which indicates the category of the course is either Legal, Fair Housing, or Elective credit.

Regulatory Agency

MI LARA Bureau of Professional Licensing - Board of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons
Phone: (517) 373-8068
Email:: BPLHelp@michigan.gov
CE Requirements: Click here, scroll down and click on Broker/Salesperson Licensing Guide
Verify Your CE Credits: Go to CE Marketplace

Renewal Information

Renew online through the MiPLUS portal. Login with your account, complete the renewal application, and submit the renewal fee.

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