How to get a real estate license in Clare, MI
There is no separate Clare real estate license. Agents in Clare hold a Michigan salesperson license from the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), the same as everywhere else in the state. Here is what that means locally, with the full steps in the Michigan guide.
The Michigan steps at a glance
- Meet the basics
- Take 40 hours of prelicensure education
- Apply in MiPLUS
- Pass the PSI exam
- Add your employing broker
Full Michigan guide · Renewal and CE rules
Clare by the numbers
Clare County has 126 active licensees in the state's public record.
Picking a brokerage in Clare
The Michigan guide explains when you need to work under a broker. Many new agents talk to a few local offices before they decide. These franchise offices list an address in Clare.
Offices in Clare
1 real estate franchise office lists an address in Clare: 1 Century 21.
- CENTURY 21 Signature Realty 1102 North McEwan Street, 48617 (989) 386-7776 · Office site
Source: All The Places (CC-0), from each brand's public office locator, as of October 18, 2026. Not affiliated and not a recommendation; confirm details with the office.
Questions
Do I need a separate license to sell real estate in Clare?
Not for the real estate license itself: the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) issues it and it covers all of Michigan. The city may have its own business license rules, so check with the city.
Where do I take the course if I live in Clare?
Any school approved by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) works, in a classroom or online where the state allows it. Check the approval before you pay.
Nearby city guides: Harrison · Lake
This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so always confirm with the official source.
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