Utah Real Estate Agent License
Complete requirements guide for Utah
Pre-Licensing Education
Complete 120 hours of pre-licensing education. Education must be completed no longer than one year before applying for a license.
Required Courses (120 hours total):
- • 120-hour Pre-Licensing Course
Only one 120-hour course is required. Education typically costs $400-$700.
State Examination
Exam Name
Utah Real Estate Sales Agent Examination
Provider
Pearson VUE
Format
130 multiple-choice questions (80 national, 50 state), 4 hours
Passing Score
70% on each section
Exam Fee
$59
Retake Policy: Can retake upon failure; $59 exam fee per attempt. Must apply for license within 90 days of passing or retake exam.
Background Check
Type: Fingerprint-based background check with RAP Back enrollment
Cost: $45
Sponsoring Broker
Must be sponsored by an actively licensed real estate broker
Fee Breakdown
| Examination Fee | $59 |
| Application Fee | $107 |
| Fingerprinting | $40 |
| Recovery Fund | $5 |
| Total Fees | $216 |
Application + recovery fund $112 + exam $59 + fingerprinting $40 + RAP Back $5. Pre-licensing education typically costs $400-$700.
License Renewal
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal Fee
$92
CE Required
18 hours
Online Renewal
Yes
18 hours of continuing education required every 2 years
License Reciprocity
Utah has reciprocity agreements with Georgia, Mississippi, and Alberta, Canada. Agents from these areas have an expedited path to licensure.
Utah Division of Real Estate
- Official Website
- (801) 530-6747
- Apply Online
Helpful Tools
Upgrade to Broker
Requires 3 years active experience as sales agent plus additional broker education and passing broker exam
- • 3 years experience required
- • 120 additional education hours
- • Broker exam required
Last verified: 2026-01-12