Utah licensing guide
How to Get a Real Estate License in Utah
A practical step-by-step guide to Utah licensing requirements, estimated costs, timeline, official resources, and what to do after you pass.
Utah licensing snapshot
Last reviewed May 27, 2026
- License type
- Sales Agent
- Minimum age
- 18
- Pre-license education
- 120 hours
- Exam provider
- Pearson VUE
- Estimated cost
- $600–$1,200
- Estimated timeline
- 2–4 months
- Renewal cycle
- Biennial (every 2 years)
Active Utah sales agents must complete 18 hours of continuing education during each two‑year renewal cycle. At least 6 hours must be core topics and include a mandatory 3‑hour Division‑approved course; the remaining 9 hours may be electives. During the first renewal, agents must complete a 12‑hour New Agent course plus a 3‑hour mandatory course and 3 hours of core or elective coursework.
Licensing path
Step-by-step licensing path
Use this as a planning sequence, then confirm each requirement with the official state source.
Meet basic qualifications
Applicants must be at least 18 years old, hold a high‑school diploma or equivalent and demonstrate good moral character.
Complete 120‑hour pre‑license education
Enroll in and complete 120 hours of approved pre‑licensing education within one year prior to application.
Submit license application and background check
Create an account on the Utah Division of Real Estate’s online portal, submit your application within 90 days of passing the exam, pay the licensing fee and complete fingerprinting.
Schedule and pass the state exam
After completing education, schedule your exam through Pearson VUE. The sales agent exam fee is around $69 and you must pass the national and state portions.
Obtain sponsorship and insurance
After passing the exam, affiliate with a licensed principal broker and secure errors and omissions insurance before your license is issued.
Renew license and complete continuing education
Renew your license every two years. For first renewal, complete a 12‑hour New Agent course plus a 3‑hour mandatory course and 3 hours elective or core. For subsequent renewals, complete 18 hours of CE including at least 6 hours of core topics and a 3‑hour mandatory course.
Budget planning
Estimated costs
Estimated total cost: $600–$1,200. Actual costs vary by provider, application path, exam retakes, and local business setup choices.
| Cost item | Estimated amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pre‑licensing education | $200–$600 | Cost of the 120‑hour pre‑license courses depends on provider. |
| Exam fee | $69 | Pearson VUE examination fee. |
| Application & initial license fee | $157 | State licensing and processing fee (includes background check). |
| Fingerprint/background check | $40 | Approximate cost for fingerprinting services. |
| Errors & omissions insurance | $200–$500 | Annual E&O insurance premium required to activate your license. |
| Continuing education | $50–$150 | Cost of CE packages per two‑year cycle. |
Renewal planning
Continuing education
Questions
FAQs
How many hours of pre‑license education are required in Utah?
Utah sales agent candidates must complete 120 hours of approved pre‑license education within one year prior to applying for a license.
What continuing education is required to renew a Utah real estate license?
Sales agents must complete 18 hours of CE every two years. The CE must include at least 6 hours of core topics, a 3‑hour Division‑approved mandatory course, and 9 hours of electives. First‑time renewals require a 12‑hour New Agent course plus 6 additional hours.
After you pass the exam
Passing the exam does not create an operating system. New agents still need to manage contacts, follow-ups, active deals, deadlines, client communication, partners, and daily priorities.
New Agent Checklist
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First 30 Days
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License Cost Calculator
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First-Year Budget Calculator
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Agent Nook workflow
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