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MICHIGAN REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON LICENSING GUIDE

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MICHIGAN REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON LICENSING GUIDE

OVERVIEW:

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.

NOTE: The content contained below is a general overview of licensing requirements. Links to access the

Occupational Code and Administrative Rules for this profession can be found at the end of this guide.

LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

APPLICATION AND FEES

 Online Application for a Real Estate Salesperson License - Complete all fields, answer all questions, and

upload any supporting documentation.

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

 3 year license fee: (Must be paid by Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover credit or debit card)

Real Estate Salesperson New Application: $88.00

THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS APPLY TO ALL APPLICANTS

 Good Moral Character Questions – I have the ability and will serve the public in a fair, honest, and open

manner. If I have had a judgement of guilt in a criminal proceeding or a civil action against me, I am

rehabilitated, or the substance of my former offense is not reasonably related to the occupation or profession

for which I am seeking a license.

 Social Security Number (SSN) – An individual applying for licensure is required to provide his or her social

security number at the time of application. If exempt under law from obtaining an SSN or you do not have

an SSN, the SSN affidavit form will be required to be uploaded at the time the application is submitted.

 Consent to Service of Process - Non-Michigan residents must submit a completed Consent to Service of

Process form.

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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE

(This is in addition to the requirements stated above that apply to ALL Applicants)

 Must be at least 18 years of age.

 Qualifying Education – Complete 40 hours of approved prelicensure education courses which includes at

least 4 hours of civil rights law and equal opportunity in housing.

 Examination – Proof of receiving a passing score on the Real Estate Salesperson examination administered

by PSI. For exam related questions or to schedule your exam, contact PSI at www.psiexams.com or by

calling 855-579-4635.

 After submitting your Michigan real estate salesperson application, you will receive an email providing

you with your Exam Candidate ID number, which is required to register for your exam.

 Employing Broker Notification – You are required to have a licensed individual broker or broker company

sponsor you to become licensed.

 After passing the Real Estate Salesperson exam, you will need to provide your employing broker

information to complete the licensure process. This can be completed online by visiting

www.michigan.gov/miplus, select MiPlus Login, select “Modification” next to your application number

and enter your employing brokers 10-digit license number. After the selected employing broker approves

your request, your license will issue, and you will be notified via email.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THOSE APPLYING FOR RELICENSURE

(These are in addition to the requirements stated above that apply to All Applicants)

 Online Application can be completed by visiting www.michigan.gov/miplus and selecting MiPLUS Login.

Once logged in, click on the “Licenses” tab, select “Modification” next to your license number and then

select “Relicensure.”

 3 year Application Fee: (Must be paid by Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover credit or debit

card)

Real Estate Salesperson Relicensure: $108.00

 Disciplinary Question – If you have unsatisfied penalties or conditions imposed by disciplinary action in this

state or any other jurisdiction you will be required to submit documentation from the State in which the

sanction was imposed indicating the resolution.

Applicants for relicensure whose license has been expired for less than 3 years after the expiration date

of the license may relicense by completing at least 6 hours of real estate continuing education for each

year and partial year that have elapsed since the expiration of his or her last license. At least 2 hours per

year must involve laws, rules, and court cases regarding real estate. At least 1 hour per year must involve

compliance with local, state, or federal fair housing laws.

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Applicants for relicensure whose license has been expired for 3 years or more after the expiration date

of the license must submit ONE of the following:

 Examination – Proof of receiving a passing score on the Real Estate Salesperson examination administered

by PSI.

 After submitting your Michigan real estate salesperson application, you will receive an email providing

you with your Exam Candidate ID number, which is required to register for your exam.

 Qualifying Education – Submit a copy of an approved 40-hour prelicensure course completion certificate

that was completed within the last 12 months.

 Continuing Education – Submit proof of completion of 6 hours of real estate continuing education for each

year and partial year missed. At least 2 hours per year must involve laws, rules, and court cases regarding

real estate. At least 1 hour per year must involve compliance with local, state, or federal fair housing laws.

RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

 Online Application for Real Estate Salesperson Renewal – Must be completed by visiting

www.michigan.gov/miplus.

 Real Estate Salesperson Renewal Application Fee – $78.00 (Must be paid by Visa, Mastercard, American

Express or Discover credit or debit card.)

 Renewal Cycle: 3 years

 Continuing Education – You MUST complete the continuing education requirements BEFORE completing

the online renewal application. Within each 3-year cycle, a licensee must still complete at least 18 clock

hours of CE courses that involve any subjects that are relevant to the management, operation, and practice

of real estate or any other subject that contributes to the professional competence of a licensee.

A licensee must complete the following number of hours of eligible continuing education courses 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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 Accept Renewal Attestation – If you have not met the continuing educaiton requirements and cannot certify

to the above statement at the time of your renewal application, you should not submit the online renewal

application.

HELPFUL RESOURCES AND FORMS

 By visiting www.michigan.gov/occupationallicense and clicking on the Real Estate Broker/Salesperson link

you can access the following helpful resources and forms:

Resources:

 Michigan Occupational Code

 Administrative Rules for Real Estate Salespersons

Forms:

 Consent to Service of Process

 Track continuing education using CE Marketplace – The Bureau of Professional Licensing (BPL) has

partnered with CE Marketplace to help licensed professionals keep track of their continuing education (CE)

credits.