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If I am having trouble registering for the Licensing Exam or have questions about its instructions, what should I do?***](https://www.gkar.com/faq#3) [***3. I have completed 40 hours of pre-licensure; what should I do next?***](https://www.gkar.com/faq#5) [***4. What is the cost of the real estate license application and where do I find it?***](https://www.gkar.com/faq#6) [***5. What is the cost of the Licensing Exam and how do I register?***](https://www.gkar.com/faq#7) [***6. What will a real estate salesperson license allow me to do?***](https://www.gkar.com/faq#11) [***7. What other courses are offered?***](https://www.gkar.com/faq#12) [***8. Where can I...***](https://www.gkar.com/faq#13) --- ***1. What are the requirements for obtaining a real estate salesperson license?*** The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs has three primary requirements: - **Education**- 40 Hours of classroom instruction (four of which must include Equal Opportunity in Housing and Civil Rights Law). - **Application**- Upon successful completion of the required education, license candidates may apply for a real estate salesperson license. - **Examination**- All license candidates must successfully complete and pass the Michigan Real Estate Salesperson Exam administered by PSI Exams to obtain their real estate salesperson license. [Learn more.](https://www.gkar.com/pre-licensing) --- ***2. If I am having trouble registering for the Licensing Exam or have questions about its instructions, what should I do?*** Contact PSI Exams or visit the [PSI Candidate Information Bulletin](https://candidate.psiexams.com/bulletin/display_bulletin.jsp?ro=yes&actionname=83&bulletinid=209&bulletinurl=.pdf). --- ***3. I have completed 40 hours of pre-licensure; what should I do next?*** - Create your [iCola account](https://www.lara.michigan.gov/icola/Entry) with the state of Michigan (24 hours after your completion date) - Complete the real estate license application - Await an email from BPLEducation that will enclose your Candidate ID # and further instructions --- ***4. What is the cost of the real estate license application and where do I find it?** * The license fee is $88, and it can be found at the [Bureau of Professional Licensing](http://www.mi.gov/icola).  --- ***5. What is the cost of the Licensing Exam and how do I register?*** The licensing exam fee is $79.00. To register, contact [PSI Exams](https://candidate.psiexams.com/) or call 1 (800) 733-9267. --- ***6. What will a real estate salesperson license allow me to do?*** Licensed real estate salespersons may list properties for sale and assist buyers in the purchase of property under the supervision of a real estate broker. --- ***7. What other courses are offered?*** [View our Pre-Licensing page for more details.](https://www.gkar.com/pre-licensing) --- ***8. 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