Where regulations allow, if a student does not pass the real estate exam within 30 days of completing the exam prep course, we’ll reimburse the original cost of either your pre-licensing package or the exclusive exam prep you purchased.* For reimbursement, email us at [email protected] with a copy of your exam results, including the date of the exams, within 30 days of the failed exam attempt.  
*Specific state laws or regulations prohibit some students from qualifying. For example, Florida, Michigan, Tennessee, and New Jersey do not permit guarantees to passing the real estate licensing exam. 

The state-required Michigan salesperson application and examination fees total $167 before pre-licensing education costs: 

Michigan salesperson application + three-year license fee: $88 
PSI salesperson examination fee: $79 per attempt 

Your required 40-hour pre-licensing course is an additional cost and varies by package. State and testing fees can change, so confirm current amounts with LARA and PSI before you apply. For a broader breakdown, see our Michigan real estate license cost guide. 

Michigan requires 40 hours of approved pre-licensing education. The actual calendar time depends on your course format and how quickly you complete the required work. LARA states that initial pre-licensing education is valid for 36 months from the course completion date. A paid application and a passing exam result are each valid for one year. 

Yes. Michigan pre-licensing education can be completed online through an approved course provider. Colibri offers the required 40-hour Michigan pre-licensing course in flexible online formats, including self-paced study and livestream instruction in select packages. 

No. Michigan does not offer real estate license reciprocity with other states. If you already hold a license elsewhere, you still need to meet Michigan salesperson requirements. Non-Michigan residents must also submit a Consent to Service of Process form. Review the current LARA salesperson licensing guide before applying. 

No, you cannot take the exam without completing your real estate pre-licensing course in Michigan.

It varies per person on how long it takes to get a Michigan real estate license depending on the pace at which you complete the 40 hours of pre-licensing coursework and pass your licensing examination, the time it takes you to complete the application process and find a sponsoring broker, and application processing times.

To obtain a Michigan real estate salesperson license, you must be at least 18 years old, complete 40 hours of approved pre-licensing education including at least 4 hours of civil rights law and equal opportunity in housing, submit your salesperson application and course certificate through MiPLUS, pass the PSI Michigan Real Estate Salesperson examination, and have a licensed Michigan employing broker sponsor your application before the license is issued. The application also includes a Good Moral Character question. Review the Michigan real estate license requirements and the current LARA guidance before applying. 

PSI’s current Michigan candidate bulletin lists 115 questions, 180 minutes of testing time, and a 70% passing score for the salesperson exam. The examination fee is $79 per attempt. For a deeper breakdown, see our Michigan real estate exam guide. 

Michigan’s current 2026 salesperson licensing guide does not list fingerprinting or a separate criminal background-check submission as a standard licensing step. The application does include a Good Moral Character question, and applicants may need to provide supporting documentation based on their answers or circumstances. Review the current LARA salesperson licensing guide for the latest requirements.