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
General and state portions, 4 hours
Passing Score
Scaled score of 70
Exam Fee
$69
Retake Policy: Pass one portion, then retake the failed portion within 6 months (else retake both); 24-hour wait after a failure. $69 exam fee per attempt.
Background Check
Type: FBI fingerprint background check with RAP Back enrollment
Cost: $42
$32 fingerprint processing + $10 RAP Back; included in the $154 new-application bundle below.
Sponsoring Broker
Must be sponsored by an actively licensed real estate broker
Fee Breakdown
| Examination Fee | $69 |
| Application Fee | $154 |
| Listed Fees | $223 |
Listed fees: new-application bundle $154 + exam $69 = $223 (per the DRE fee schedule stamped effective until Dec 31, 2025; confirm the current schedule). Pre-licensing education (typically $400-$700) is excluded.
License Renewal
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal Fee
$102
CE Required
18 hours
Online Renewal
Yes
18 hours of continuing education every 2 years. On-time renewal totals $102 ($60 renewal + $32 fingerprint + $10 RAP Back).
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
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Requires 3 years active experience as a sales agent plus additional broker education and passing the broker exam
- • 3 years experience required
- • 120 additional education hours
- • Broker exam required
Last verified: 2026-09-05