Who regulates real estate licenses in Michigan?

Real estate licensing in Michigan is overseen by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). This agency issues licenses, sets education requirements, and handles renewals and complaints.

How do I contact the LARA?

Phone: (517) 241-9288. Address: 611 W Ottawa Street, Lansing, MI 48933. Website: https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bpl/occ/prof/real-estate.

What license types does Michigan issue?

Michigan issues the following real estate license types: Salesperson, Broker. Each has its own education and experience requirements — confirm the current rules with the commission.

State Regulator

Michigan Real Estate Commission

Who regulates your license in Michigan, how to reach them, and where to verify official requirements. This is a free resource — not a course page.

About the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs

Your Michigan real estate license is issued and regulated by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). This agency sets the education and exam requirements, processes applications and renewals, maintains the public license lookup, and enforces the rules that protect consumers. Click2CE is an education provider — for any official action (applying, renewing, filing a complaint, or verifying a license) you work directly with the LARA.

Regulator: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)

Address: 611 W Ottawa Street, Lansing, MI 48933

Phone: (517) 241-9288

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

License Types in Michigan

Salesperson
Broker

Exam retake policy: You may retake the exam after waiting 24 hours. Three failures require additional education.

Official Resources & Portals

Links to the official LARA systems for applying, renewing, verifying a license, and scheduling your exam. Where a direct link is not yet listed, use the LARA website and verify the current process with the commission.

LARA Official WebsiteApplications, rules, and announcements Licensing application portalApply for a new real estate license License renewal portalRenew an existing license Candidate handbookExam content outline, rules, and scheduling info Forms & applicationsOfficial downloadable forms Approved schools listState-approved education providers License lookupVerify a license holder State exam schedulingAdministered by PSI

Fingerprinting & background check

A separate fingerprint background check is not generally required, but confirm with the LARA.

Fingerprinting details

All Michigan forms & official links Michigan education hub

Requirements are summarized for general guidance and can change without notice. Always confirm the current rules, hours, fees, and deadlines directly with your state real estate commission before enrolling or renewing.

Verify directly with the state real estate commission before relying on this.

Last reviewed: June 25, 2026