How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Utah

If you're considering starting a real estate career in Utah, it doesn't matter if you're in Salt Lake City, West Valley City, West Jordan, Provo, St. George, or any other city in the state. You'll need to earn a Utah real estate license.

To earn your real estate license in Utah, you must:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Complete the 120-hour licensing courses and exams
• Pass the Utah sales agent licensing exams
• Complete fingerprinting and background check
• Apply for your license with the Utah Division of Real Estate (UTDRE)

While the process to become a real estate agent is similar in most states, each state has unique steps that must be followed. The four steps to becoming a Utah real estate agent are as follows:

Step 1: Complete the 120-Hour Licensing Courses and Exams

• Education must be completed no longer than 1 year before applying for a license.
• Prepare for the state and national exams by using the QBanks to focus your studies before taking the Pearson VUE test.
• Pass by obtaining 75% or higher on your exams.

View Licensing Packages

Step 2: Pass the Utah Real Estate Sales Agent Exams

• Make a reservation by visiting PearsonVUE.com or calling 800-359-9333.
• Walk-in exams are not available. A reservation needs to be made 24 hours before the desired exam date.
• You must arrive at the testing center 30 minutes before your scheduled exam time.
• Present a completed Candidate Education Certifying Document (in the back of the Pearson VUE candidate handbook) that has been verified by Kaplan.
• This serves as evidence that you have completed the prelicensing education requirements.
• There are two portions of the exam, the national (general) and the state, and you have 4 hours to complete the exams.
• To pass, you must achieve a score of 70% on each exam.

Step 3: Complete Fingerprinting and Background Check

• Students who pass the exams must complete the fingerprinting process.
• Schedule and pay for your fingerprinting appointment through Pearson VUE.
• Log in to your Pearson VUE account and select UTFP-Utah Fingerprint Appointment (Sales Only) from the exam list.
• A fingerprint receipt must be submitted with the license application to the UTDRE.

Step 4: Apply for Your License with the Utah Division of Real Estate

• You must apply within 90 days of passing both exams and within 12 months of the date on which the prelicensing education was completed.
• After passing the exams, submit to the UTDRE the proper forms and fees on the Score Report issued by Pearson VUE.