Michigan Real Estate First-Renewal CE
Michigan does not require a separate post-license course. At your first renewal, complete the standard 18 hours of CE approved by LARA to keep your Michigan real estate license active.
18 hours required
Michigan first renewal at a glance
- Post-license course
- LARA lists no separate post-licensing requirement for salespersons
- License term
- 3 years; your first license fee covers the full term
- First renewal
- At least 18 clock hours of CE in the 3-year cycle
- Every year
- At least 2 hours on real estate laws, rules and court cases and at least 1 hour on fair housing compliance
Source: LARA: Michigan Real Estate Salesperson Licensing Guide
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Michigan CE Package
Kaplan's Michigan first-renewal CE covers all 18 LARA-required hours with expert content and a flexible online format for new agents.
Michigan first renewal: common questions
Does Michigan require post-licensing education?
LARA's salesperson licensing guide lists no separate post-license course. Your first renewal follows the standard CE rules.
What do I need for my first renewal?
At least 18 clock hours of CE over your three-year cycle, with at least 2 hours on real estate laws, rules and court cases and at least 1 hour on fair housing compliance in each year.
How long is a Michigan license good for?
Three years. The $88 new application fee includes the three-year license fee.
Source: LARA: Michigan Real Estate Salesperson Licensing Guide