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Utah real estate license: the official requirements

Age, pre-licensing hours, the exam, background check, broker sponsorship, fees and renewal, from the Utah Division of Real Estate.

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Updated Nov 9, 2026 · Requirements: each state's real estate licensing authority or its statute
Quick answer

To get a real estate license in Utah (the sales agent license): Minimum age: 18 or older at the time of application, with a valid Social Security number and at least a high school diploma or equivalent; you must also meet the statutory qualifications of honesty, integrity, truthfulness, reputation and competency. Pre-licensing education: 120 hours of approved education at a certified Real Estate Pre-License School. Licensing exam: The Real Estate Sales Agent Exam (Pearson VUE), passed within one year of finishing the course; you then apply within 90 days of passing. Sponsoring broker: Affiliation with a principal broker: a sales agent may act only while affiliated with one, and an inactive sales agent may not conduct a transaction until affiliated. Your licensing authority is the Utah Division of Real Estate.

Requirements

Requirements for the Utah sales agent license

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Utah real estate license requirements (Utah Division of Real Estate)
RequirementUtah
License you apply forThe Utah real estate sales agent license.
Minimum age18 or older at the time of application, with a valid Social Security number and at least a high school diploma or equivalent; you must also meet the statutory qualifications of honesty, integrity, truthfulness, reputation and competency.
Pre-licensing education120 hours of approved education at a certified Real Estate Pre-License School.
Post-licensing educationNot stated in the official source we read. Check with the Utah Division of Real Estate.
Licensing examThe Real Estate Sales Agent Exam (Pearson VUE), passed within one year of finishing the course; you then apply within 90 days of passing.
Background checkFingerprints: the Division emails the instructions and authorization forms within 1-2 business days of your application; criminal history is weighed under Rule R162-2f-201.
Sponsoring brokerAffiliation with a principal broker: a sales agent may act only while affiliated with one, and an inactive sales agent may not conduct a transaction until affiliated.
State feesNot stated in the official source we read. Check with the Utah Division of Real Estate.
License termNot stated in the official source we read. Check with the Utah Division of Real Estate.
Continuing educationNot stated in the official source we read. Check with the Utah Division of Real Estate.

Where the official source we read does not state something, the table says so rather than guessing. Fees shown are the licensing authority's own. Fees charged by exam vendors, schools and course providers, and fingerprint vendors are not included.

Steps

How to get licensed in Utah

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  1. Complete the 120 hours at a certified pre-license school.
  2. Pass the sales agent exam with Pearson VUE within one year of the course.
  3. Within 90 days of passing, create a UtahID account (with the email you used for Pearson VUE) and apply online, uploading documents as PDFs.
  4. Complete fingerprints with the forms the Division emails you.
  5. Affiliate with a principal broker before you conduct any transaction.
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FAQ

Questions people ask

How do I get a real estate license in Utah?
To get a real estate license in Utah (the sales agent license): Minimum age: 18 or older at the time of application, with a valid Social Security number and at least a high school diploma or equivalent; you must also meet the statutory qualifications of honesty, integrity, truthfulness, reputation and competency. Pre-licensing education: 120 hours of approved education at a certified Real Estate Pre-License School. Licensing exam: The Real Estate Sales Agent Exam (Pearson VUE), passed within one year of finishing the course; you then apply within 90 days of passing. Sponsoring broker: Affiliation with a principal broker: a sales agent may act only while affiliated with one, and an inactive sales agent may not conduct a transaction until affiliated. Your licensing authority is the Utah Division of Real Estate.
How many hours of pre-licensing education does Utah require?
120 hours of approved education at a certified Real Estate Pre-License School.
Do I need a sponsoring broker in Utah?
Affiliation with a principal broker: a sales agent may act only while affiliated with one, and an inactive sales agent may not conduct a transaction until affiliated.
How long is a Utah real estate license good for?
Not stated in the official source we read. Check with the Utah Division of Real Estate.
How much does a Utah real estate license cost?
Not stated in the official source we read. Check with the Utah Division of Real Estate.
Method

How this page is built

Each fact on this page comes from the Utah Division of Real Estate, read on the dates shown, with the exact wording we relied on kept on file. Requirements and fees change; the Utah Division of Real Estate's current instructions govern. We re-read each state's sources every six months (next review by May 7, 2027).

What this page can't tell you
  • Not legal advice.
  • Licensing rules can change. Verify current requirements with the issuing agency.
  • Fees shown are the licensing authority's own. Fees charged by exam vendors, schools and course providers, and fingerprint vendors are not included.
  • This page covers the entry-level license. Broker, nonresident and reciprocal licenses have their own rules.
Sources
  1. Utah Division of Real Estate, Apply for a Sales Agent License, official source, read Nov 6, 2026.
  2. Utah Code 61-2f-302, Affiliation with a principal broker (effective 5/6/2026), Utah Legislature, official source, read Nov 6, 2026.