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
General and state portions, 4 hours
Passing Score
75 on each portion (scaled)
Exam Fee
$69
Retake Policy
Must pass within one year of completing pre-licensing courses. $69 exam fee per attempt.
Fees
| Application Fee | $160 |
| Examination Fee | $69 |
| Listed Fees | $229 |
Listed fees: new-application bundle $160 + exam $69 = $229 (per the DRE fee schedule stamped effective until Dec 31, 2025; confirm the current schedule). Pre-licensing education is excluded.
$32 fingerprint processing + $10 RAP Back; included in the $160 new-application bundle below.
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
$108
CE Hours Required
18 hours
Online Renewal
Available
18 hours of continuing education every 2 years including mandatory core topics. On-time renewal totals $108 ($66 renewal + $32 fingerprint + $10 RAP Back).
Reciprocity Agreements
Utah has reciprocity agreements with Georgia, Mississippi, and Alberta, Canada. Out-of-state brokers from other states must meet all Utah requirements.
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