Michigan Certified Assessing Technician (MCAT)

Michigan Certified Assessing Technician (MCAT)

MCAT certification is a limited certification which provides individuals with basic education in assessment administration.  Certification is achieved by attending a 2 day course and passing the STC MCAT exam with a score of 75% or higher.  Individuals who hold MCAT certification may not sign an assessment roll.

The State Tax Commission is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the August 2025 Michigan Certified Assessing Technician (MCAT) program to be held August 7th and 8th, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, at the Oakland County Executive Building, Waterford, MI.  The exam will be on August 11th, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, at the same location.  Fully completed applications must be received in our office no later than July 18, 2025, to be considered for the August 2025 MCAT Oakland Program.

Form 5804 - MCAT August 2025 Oakland Program Application

The State Tax Commission is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the August 2025 Michigan Certified Assessing Technician (MCAT) program to be held August 21st and 22nd, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, at the Negaunee Township Hall, Negaunee, MI.  The exam will be on August 25th, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, at the same location.  Fully completed applications must be received in our office no later than August 1, 2025, to be considered for the August 2025 MCAT Negaunee Program.

Form 5804 - MCAT August 2025 Negaunee Program Application

An organization wishing to sponsor and offer a MCAT course, must complete all documents contained within the MCAT Organization Program Packet (Organization Application, Organization Security Agreement, Instructor Agreement and Agreement to Proctor an Examination) and submit the completed packet to the State Tax Commission.

MCAT Organization Program Packet

Questions regarding the MCAT program can be directed to Will Gast via email at GastW@michigan.gov.

The following is the tentative 2025 schedule for State offered MCAT programs.  All programs will be announced with directions to apply approximately two months ahead of the program.

2025 MCAT Tentative Course plan:

• Macomb - September
• Port Huron - December