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How to get a real estate license in Utah. 120 pre-licensing hours required. Government fees: $238. 2-year renewal cycle. Verified 2026-03-22. Data verified 2026-03-22. Source: LicenseMap (getlicensemap.com).
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Pre-License Hours
$238
Total Gov Fees
130
Exam Questions
4 hrs
Exam Time
Renewal Cycle
Reciprocity
⚠ Recent Changes in Utah
Take an approved Real Estate Principles and Practices course (classroom or online).
Estimated time: 3–24 weeks
Schedule at Pearson VUE. Pay $69 exam fee. Pass both National and State portions with scaled score of 70+.
Estimated time: 1–2 weeks
Apply via UtahID at utahdoc.mylicenseone.com. Upload school certificates, questionnaire, Certification of Legal Presence. Pay $157 to DRE. All uploads must be PDF format.
Estimated time: 30–60 minutes
Receive authorization from DRE (1–2 business days). Digital at Pearson VUE center (~$35) or two FD-258 cards mailed.
Estimated time: 1–7 days
DRE processes application and FBI background check.
Estimated time: ~30 days
Secure affiliation to activate license and begin practicing.
Estimated time: 1–4 weeks
| Minimum Age | 18 years old |
| Education | High school diploma, GED, or equivalent |
| Residency | Not required Non-residents may apply. Non-residents must use physical FD-258 fingerprint cards (no digital option). |
| Citizenship | US citizen or lawfully admitted resident Must submit Certification of Legal Presence. Valid SSN required. |
| Background Check | Required FBI fingerprint background check required. RAPBACK enrollment (ongoing criminal monitoring) mandatory. Two FD-258 cards or digital fingerprints at Pearson VUE center. |
| Character | Required Must demonstrate honesty, integrity, truthfulness, reputation, and competency per Utah Code 61-2f-203(1)(c). Felony within 5 years or fraud misdemeanor within 3 years may disqualify. |
| Sponsoring Broker | Required Must affiliate with a Principal Broker (Utah's term for managing/sponsoring broker) to hold an active license. |
Education Requirements
Mostly verifiedTotal Hours Required
Provider Type
DRE-approved pre-license schools (classroom and online)
Required Courses
14–15 approved schools. Course cost typically $395–$909 depending on provider.
Exam Details
Mostly verifiedExam Provider
Total Questions
130
Total Time
240 min
Format
Computer-based, multiple-choice. In-person only at Pearson VUE test centers (no remote proctoring).
Exam Sections
| Section | Questions | Time | Passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 80 | min | 70% |
| State (Utah) | 50 | min | 70% |
Retake Policy
Unlimited retakes within 6-month window. Must wait 24 hours between attempts. If one section passed, retake only failed section within 6 months. If both not passed within 6 months, must retake entire exam.
Scaled score of 70 (0–100 scale, equated) on each portion. 70 scaled for sales agents (NOT 75; that's brokers). ~5 unscored pretest items per section. Both sections taken in one 4-hour sitting. Non-alphabetic calculators permitted. Test centers: Bountiful, Cedar City, Draper, Logan, Moab, Ogden, Orem, Richfield, Roosevelt, St. George.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
License Application Fee (total to DRE) Paid to: Utah DRE ⚠ Conflict: PrepAgent reports $152. Most detailed sources cite $157 with itemized breakdown ($100+$12+$40+$5). PrepAgent cites $152. May exclude RAPBACK fee or reflect older schedule. | |
Exam Fee (per attempt) Paid to: Pearson VUE | |
Fingerprinting at Test Center Paid to: Pearson VUE | |
Total Estimated Government Fees | $238 |
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Renewal Details
Mostly verifiedRenewal Cycle
CE Hours
Renewal Fee
Deadline & Late Policy
Last day of expiration month. CE due by the 15th of renewal month. Renewal window opens 45 days before expiration.
First Renewal Notes
Must include 12-hr New Agent Course (counts toward 18 hrs CE) + 3-hr mandatory + 3 hrs core/elective.
Utah requires ongoing RapBack enrollment ($10 each renewal) for continuous criminal monitoring. 90-day application window after passing exam. Pre-license education valid for 1 year.
Regulatory Board
Interstate Reciprocity
VerifiedHas Reciprocity
Yes
Type: Full Reciprocity (select jurisdictions)
Reciprocal States
| State | Conditions |
|---|---|
| Georgia (GA) | Full reciprocity — education and both exam portions waived. Must have active license in good standing. |
| Mississippi (MS) | Full reciprocity — education and both exam portions waived. Must have active license in good standing. |
Also has reciprocity with Alberta, Canada. Expired/inactive licenses do NOT qualify. Non-reciprocal state licensees may apply through Education Waiver process (DRE reviews case-by-case). Utah is a 'turf state' — out-of-state licensees cannot practice without a UT license.
8–30 weeks from start to active license.
Minimum with full-time study (~40 hrs/week). Typical: 11–12 weeks. DRE processing currently ~30 days. Must pass exam within 1 year of education; submit application within 90 days of passing.
2026-07-01
HB 337 (2025): New Property Manager License classification created. 24-hour curriculum + state-proctored exam. Existing licensees may still perform property management under current licenses.
2024-01-01
HB 500 (2024): Various amendments to the Real Estate Licensing and Practices Act.
2025-01-01
HOA document fee changes: request deadline changed from 5 to 14 days, maximum $50 fee for payoff information charged only after closing.
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How this state compares to 48 others for this profession
Timeline
#44 of 49
Salary
#19 of 49
Cost
#23 of 49
Processing
#3 of 49
Based on May 2024 Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data for Real Estate Sales Agents (SOC 41-9022)
Entry Level
$37,170
25th percentile
Median
$55,380
-2% vs. national avg ($56,320)Experienced
$74,320
75th percentile
Wage Distribution (Annual)
5,110 employed in this state
Note: Real estate agent compensation is heavily commission-based. BLS OEWS data reflects base wages reported by employers and may undercount total earnings.
Source: BLS OEWS – Real Estate Sales Agents (May 2024)
National employment projections for 2024-2034
Projected Growth
+1.8%
Below AverageNew Jobs
+6,500
over 10 years
Annual Openings
42,900
per year (avg.)
359,300 currently employed nationwide (2024)
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034 (September 2025)
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Real Estate Agent
$55,380
Pre-licensing education (40-180 hours) + state exam
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Real Estate Agent
Pre-licensing education (40-180 hours) + state exam
$55,380
2-3 years experience + additional education + broker exam
$81,230
AQB courses + supervised experience (varies by tier)
$59,920
Salary data from BLS OEWS May 2024 for this state. Career paths represent common advancement routes — actual progression may vary. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Outlook Handbook
Government fees and exam costs to obtain your initial license
Note: These are government licensing fees only. Education/training program costs (tuition, books, etc.) are not included as they vary widely by institution.
Source: DRE — Sales Agent Licensing
Estimated total: 8–30 weeks
Timeline estimated from licensing requirements on this page.
Source: DRE — Sales Agent Licensing
~30 days
Estimated processing time
Source: DRE — Sales Agent Licensing
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