Key Takeaways
- Utah sales agent applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED
- Pre-license education requirement is 120 hours of approved coursework for sales agents
- The exam has 130 scored questions: 80 national and 50 state-specific questions
- Passing score is 70% (scaled score) on each portion for sales agents; 75% for brokers
- Applicants must apply for license within 90 days of passing the exam
Utah License Requirements
Utah has specific requirements for sales agent and broker licenses. Understanding these requirements is essential for the state exam.
Sales Agent License Requirements
1. Age and Legal Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Show proof of good moral character
- Pass a criminal background check
2. Education Requirements
Complete 120 hours of pre-license education from a UDRE-certified school:
| Course Component | Hours |
|---|---|
| Utah Law | 30 hours (including 3 hours testing) |
| Real Estate Principles | 45 hours (including 4 hours testing) |
| Real Estate Practices | 45 hours (including 4 hours testing) |
| Total | 120 hours |
Important: Education must be completed within one year prior to taking the licensing exam.
3. Examination
| Detail | Sales Agent Exam |
|---|---|
| Total Scored Questions | 130 multiple-choice |
| National Portion | 80 questions |
| State Portion | 50 questions |
| Pretest Questions | 5-15 unscored questions |
| Time Limit | 4 hours total |
| Passing Score | 70% (scaled score) on each portion |
| Exam Provider | Pearson VUE |
| Exam Fee | $69 per attempt |
4. Background Check
All applicants must submit to a criminal background check:
- Fingerprints submitted through approved vendor
- FBI and state criminal history review
- UDRE reviews results for suitability
5. Application Timeline
| Deadline | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Within 1 year | Take exam after completing education |
| Within 90 days | Apply for license after passing exam |
Broker License Requirements
To become a Utah real estate broker, you must meet additional requirements:
Experience Requirement
Three years of active experience as a licensed sales agent or associate broker within the preceding 5 years.
Education Requirements
Complete 120 hours of broker-level education:
| Course Component | Hours |
|---|---|
| Utah Law | 30 hours (including 3 hours testing) |
| Broker Principles (Fundamentals) | 45 hours (including 4 hours testing) |
| Broker Practices | 45 hours (including 4 hours testing) |
| Total | 120 hours |
Broker Examination
| Detail | Broker Exam |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 130 scored + pretest |
| National Portion | 80 questions |
| State Portion | 50 questions |
| Passing Score | 75% on each portion |
License Types in Utah
| License Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Sales Agent | Entry-level license; must work under a principal broker |
| Associate Broker | Broker-qualified but works under a principal broker |
| Principal Broker | Can operate independently and supervise agents |
License Fees
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Exam fee | $69 per attempt |
| Sales agent license | $105 |
| Broker license | $111 |
| Background check | Varies |
Application Process
- Complete education at UDRE-certified school (120 hours)
- Register with Pearson VUE for examination
- Pass exam (within 1 year of education completion)
- Submit fingerprints for background check
- Apply for license through UDRE (within 90 days of exam)
- Find sponsoring broker (sales agents must affiliate)
- Activate license through principal broker
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