Utah Real Estate Broker License
Requirements, fees, and steps to upgrade to broker
Experience Requirements
3 years full-time, licensed, active real estate experience within the past 5 years
Alternative Pathways:
- 2 years licensed experience plus 1 year professional real estate experience from optional experience table
Must accumulate at least 60 documented experience points. Half of transactions must be for Utah properties.
Education Requirements
Complete 120 hours of approved education from a certified Real Estate Pre-Licensing School.
Required Courses:
- Part 1: Utah Law (30 hours, including 3 hours testing)
- Part 2: Broker Principles/Fundamentals (45 hours, including 4 hours testing)
- Part 3: Broker Practices (45 hours, including 4 hours testing)
Course completion certificates expire after one year.
Broker Examination
Exam Name
Utah Real Estate Broker Examination
Provider
Pearson VUE
Format
80 national questions plus 90 state questions, 4 hours
Passing Score
75 on each portion
Exam Fee
$59
Retake Policy
Must pass within one year of completing pre-licensing courses
Fees
| Application Fee | $100 |
| Examination Fee | $59 |
| License Fee | $18 |
| Background Check | $42 |
| Total | $219 |
Total application fee is $160 including application, recovery fund, fingerprint processing, and rap back fees.
Timeline
Gain Experience
Complete 3 years active experience with 60 points
3+ years
Complete Broker Education
Complete 120 hours of broker courses
4-8 weeks
Pass Broker Exam
Pass the state licensing examination
1-2 weeks
Submit Application
Apply within 90 days of passing exam
4-8 weeks
License Renewal
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal Fee
$102
CE Hours Required
18 hours
Online Renewal
Available
18 hours of continuing education every 2 years including mandatory core topics
Reciprocity Agreements
Utah has reciprocity agreements with other states.
Utah does not have reciprocity agreements. Out-of-state brokers must meet all Utah requirements.
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