How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Utah
120 hours of pre-licensing education, then the Pearson VUE exam. State fees come to $223, on top of a course starting at $295.
Requirements set by Utah Division of Real Estate (DRE).
The steps, in order
- 1
Check you're eligible
Utah requires you to be at least 18. Minimum education: High school diploma or equivalent.
- 2
Complete 120 hours of pre-licensing education
Utah Division of Real Estate (DRE) requires 120 hours from an approved school before you can sit the exam.
- 3
Pass the Pearson VUE licensing exam
Utah uses Pearson VUE. The exam is 130 questions, split 80 national and 50 state. The exam fee is $59.
- 4
Submit fingerprints and a background check
Utah charges $12 for fingerprinting and the background check.
- 5
Apply for your license
The application fee is $152, paid to Utah Division of Real Estate (DRE).
- 6
Keep the license current
Utah requires 18 hours of continuing education every 2 years to renew.
Worth knowing about Utah
Pre-licensing curriculum: 120-hr Real Estate Principles and Practices course. Must complete within 1 year before applying. Exam administered by Pearson VUE with 80 national and 50 state-specific questions (plus 5-10 unscored pretest items). License application fee is $112 for sales agent plus $40 fingerprint processing. New agents must complete a 12-hour New Agent Course within first year.
Next steps
Utah Real Estate License FAQ
How many hours of real estate school does Utah require? ▾
Utah Division of Real Estate (DRE) requires 120 hours of approved pre-licensing education before you can sit the licensing exam.
How much does a Utah real estate license cost? ▾
Utah charges $223 in state fees: $59 exam fee, $152 application fee, $12 fingerprinting. Your course is the other half of the cost and is priced by the school, not the state.
What are the requirements to get a real estate license in Utah? ▾
You must be at least 18 and have: High school diploma or equivalent, complete 120 hours of pre-licensing education, and pass the Pearson VUE licensing exam.
What is on the Utah real estate exam? ▾
Utah uses Pearson VUE. The exam is 130 questions: 80 on national real estate practice and 50 on Utah law.