FAQ: What are the CE requirements for MI licensees?

Here are the continuing education requirements to renew your Michigan real estate salesperson's license:
1) You must complete 18 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.
2) Within the required 18 hours of CE, you must complete at least 2 hours of coursework per year that involves law, rules, and court cases regarding real estate.

For example, if you renewed your license in 2018, or were issued a new license between 7/1/2018 - 10/31/2019, or you were re-licensed between 7/1/2018 - 10/31/2019, then you must complete the following CE requirements: 6 hours (2 hours for each year) of CE that involves law, rules and court cases regarding real estate, 12 hours of other CE, for a total of 18 hours of CE prior to the 10/31/2021 renewal date.

If you were issued a new license between 11/1/2020 - 7/3/2021, or you were re-licensed between 11/1/2020 - 7/3/2021, then you must complete the following CE requirements: 2 hours of CE that involves law, rules and court cases regarding real estate, 4 hours of other CE, for a total of 6 hours of CE prior to the 10/31/2021 renewal date.

Finally, you should keep records of all your CE course Certificates for at least 4 years in case your renewal application is audited by LARA.