Real Estate License Renewal in Michigan (2026)

Real Estate license renewal in Michigan is handled by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Professional Licensing — Real Estate Brokers & Salespersons (Board of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons), which requires Real Estate Agent (Salesperson)s to renew every 36 months. Below are the renewal deadline rule, continuing-education (CE) hours, fees, and a direct link to the official renewal page — last verified 2026-06-01. This is an unofficial guide; always confirm the details with the board before you file.

Michigan Real Estate renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	36 months
Deadline rule	Salesperson licenses are issued for a 3-year term and expire on the anniversary of the original issuance date (e.g., a license issued 4/1 renews to 4/1 three years later). Newly issued licenses expire 3 years from the date of issuance; if a license expires and is relicensed, the new expiration runs 3 years from the relicensure date. LARA-published renewal materials describe a 60-day late-renewal period after expiration, after which relicensure is required.
CE hours required	18 hours
Renewal fee	$78.00
Online renewal	Yes
CE tracking system	CE Marketplace (operated by Michigan Realtors; free electronic CE tracking at cemarketplace.net) — not the standalone "CE Broker" system
Governing body	Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Professional Licensing — Real Estate Brokers & Salespersons (Board of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons)

Go to the official Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Professional Licensing — Real Estate Brokers & Salespersons (Board of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons) renewal page →

Last verified 2026-06-01 from the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Professional Licensing — Real Estate Brokers & Salespersons (Board of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons). automated research workflow (official michigan real estate commission), confidence high.

Continuing-education requirements for Real Estates in Michigan

Within each 3-year license cycle a salesperson must complete at least 18 clock hours of continuing education on subjects relevant to the management, operation, and practice of real estate. At least 2 of those hours must be completed in EACH year of the license cycle on real estate laws, rules, and court cases (i.e., at least 6 of the 18 hours are law-focused, spread across the three years). LARA-published renewal guidance and third-party providers also note a 1-hour-per-year fair housing component as part of the law/legal requirement. There is no separate first-renewal post-licensing education requirement (the 40-hour prelicensure course, including 4 hours of civil rights/fair housing, is a one-time pre-license requirement, not a renewal requirement). Since Jan 1, 2015 CE courses no longer need state pre-approval or reporting to LARA as a renewal condition; licensees self-certify and must retain proof for at least 4 years subject to audit.

Need approved hours? Compare Michigan Real Estate CE courses (some links are affiliate links).

How to renew your Real Estate license in Michigan

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Professional Licensing — Real Estate Brokers & Salespersons (Board of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons) portal.
Complete the required 18 CE hours and confirm they appear in CE Marketplace (operated by Michigan Realtors; free electronic CE tracking at cemarketplace.net) — not the standalone "CE Broker" system.
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: Renewal is completed online through MiPLUS (michigan.gov/miplus); LARA does not collect or pre-approve CE as a renewal condition (self-certify, 4-year recordkeeping, random audits). Fee structure from the official LARA Salesperson Licensing Guide: New application $88, Renewal $78, Relicensure (expired license) $108 — each includes the 3-year license fee. The $20 late fee and 60-day late-renewal window are drawn from LARA-published renewal materials summarized in search; the late fee was not seen verbatim in the two PDFs fetched, so treat it as medium confidence. The official Real Estate FAQ (Rev. 5/14/21) states the CE law requirement as "at least 2 of those hours...in each license cycle year" on real estate law; the explicit annual fair-housing hour appears in LARA renewal guidance and provider summaries rather than in the older FAQ text. Michigan offers no reciprocity. Governing statute: MCL 339.2502a.

Real Estate license renewal in Michigan: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my Real Estate license in Michigan?

Michigan Real Estate licenses renew every 36 months. Salesperson licenses are issued for a 3-year term and expire on the anniversary of the original issuance date (e.g., a license issued 4/1 renews to 4/1 three years later). Newly issued licenses expire 3 years from the date of issuance; if a license expires and is relicensed, the new expiration runs 3 years from the relicensure date. LARA-published renewal materials describe a 60-day late-renewal period after expiration, after which relicensure is required.

How many CE hours are required to renew an Real Estate license in Michigan?

Approximately 18 continuing-education hours per cycle. Within each 3-year license cycle a salesperson must complete at least 18 clock hours of continuing education on subjects relevant to the management, operation, and practice of real estate. At least 2 of those hours must be completed in EACH year of the license cycle on real estate laws, rules, and court cases (i.e., at least 6 of the 18 hours are law-focused, spread across the three years). LARA-published renewal guidance and third-party providers also note a 1-hour-per-year fair housing component as part of the law/legal requirement. There is no separate first-renewal post-licensing education requirement (the 40-hour prelicensure course, including 4 hours of civil rights/fair housing, is a one-time pre-license requirement, not a renewal requirement). Since Jan 1, 2015 CE courses no longer need state pre-approval or reporting to LARA as a renewal condition; licensees self-certify and must retain proof for at least 4 years subject to audit. Confirm the current requirement with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Professional Licensing — Real Estate Brokers & Salespersons (Board of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons).

Can I renew my Michigan Real Estate license online?

Yes — Michigan offers online renewal through the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Professional Licensing — Real Estate Brokers & Salespersons (Board of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons). Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my Michigan Real Estate license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. A late fee of about $20 may apply. Contact the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Professional Licensing — Real Estate Brokers & Salespersons (Board of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons) promptly if your license has lapsed.

Renew the same license in another state

All states: Real Estate Agent (Salesperson) renewal