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 May 2025 Michigan Certified Assessing Technician (MCAT) program to be held May 15 and 16, 2025 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, at the Kirtland University Center, Gaylord, Michigan.  The exam will be on May 19, 2025 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, at the same location.  Fully completed applications must be received in our office no later than April 25, 2025, to be considered for the May 2025 MCAT Program.

MCAT May 2025 Gaylord Application

The State Tax Commission is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the June 2025 Michigan Certified Assessing Technician (MCAT) program to be held June 26 and 27, 2025 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, at the Okemos Conference Center, Okemos, Michigan.  The exam will be on June 30, 2025 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, at the same location.  Fully completed applications must be received in our office no later than June 6, 2025, to be considered for the June 2025 MCAT Program.

MCAT June 2025 Okemos 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:

• Marquette - August
• Oakland County - August
• Macomb - September
• Port Huron - December