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Utah Real Estate Sales Agent Exam Exam Guide

Administered by Utah Division of Real EstateVerified against the official content outline
By Vincent Ruan, EA, CFP®Published August 11, 2026

At a glance

Time limit
4h
Passing score
Scaled 70 on each section (general + state)
Exam fee
$69

The Utah Real Estate Sales Agent Exam is the licensing test required to become a licensed real estate salesperson in Utah. It is administered by Pearson VUE on behalf of the Utah Division of Real Estate and is required of anyone seeking to practice real estate sales in the state.

Overview

The exam is built from two separately scored portions: a national/general portion and a Utah state-law portion. The state-law portion draws from several content areas outlined in the official exam content outline:

  • Licensee Practice -- 15-17 items
  • Closing Statements -- 6-8 items
  • Licensing -- 8 items
  • Enforcement -- 4-5 items
  • Real Estate Office Procedures -- 4-5 items
  • Additional State Topics (Utah water rights, adverse possession, Statute of Frauds, Lien Recovery Act) -- 1-3 items
  • Real Estate Education, Research and Recovery Fund -- 1-2 items
  • Definitions -- 3 items
  • Property Management -- 3 items

Candidates must also complete 120 classroom hours of salesperson prelicensing education before sitting for the exam.

Cost and registration

The examination fee is $69, paid at the time of reservation by credit card, debit card, or voucher. Fingerprinting is billed separately: Pearson VUE's candidate handbook cites a $35 fingerprint appointment fee, while the Utah Division of Real Estate's published fee schedule lists a $32 fingerprint processing fee, so candidates should confirm the current amount with the appropriate agency. The state fee schedule also lists a $154 new sales agent application fee and a $102 total license renewal fee.

Exam format

The general/national portion consists of 80 scored items plus 5 unscored pretest items. The state-law portion consists of 50 scored items plus 5-10 unscored pretest items. Candidates have 4 hours total to complete both portions in a single sitting and must earn a scaled score of 70 on each section to pass. Candidates who pass one section but fail the other may retake only the failed section within 6 months, and must wait 24 hours after any failed attempt before scheduling a retake.

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Utah real estate salesperson exam cost?

The examination fee is $69, paid at the time of reservation. Fingerprinting is billed separately, with Pearson VUE citing a $35 fingerprint appointment fee and the state fee schedule listing a $32 fingerprint processing fee, so budget for both when scheduling.

How many questions are on the exam and how long do I have?

The general/national portion has 80 scored items plus 5 unscored pretest items, and the state portion has 50 scored items plus 5-10 unscored pretest items. Candidates get 4 hours total to complete both portions in a single sitting.

What is the passing score for the Utah salesperson exam?

You need a scaled score of 70 on each section, general and state, to pass. This is lower than the broker exam's passing score of 75, so salesperson candidates face a slightly different bar.

What are the eligibility requirements to take the exam?

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and complete 120 classroom hours of salesperson prelicensing education. The Utah Division of Real Estate also requires evidence of honesty, integrity, truthfulness, reputation, and competency as part of licensure.

What happens if I fail one portion of the exam?

If you pass one section but fail the other, you only need to retake the failed section, as long as you do so within 6 months. You must also wait 24 hours after a failed attempt before scheduling a retake.

How much does it cost to apply for and renew a Utah sales agent license?

The state fee schedule lists a $154 new application fee for a sales agent license and a $102 total renewal fee. Applicants should confirm current amounts against the Utah Division of Real Estate's fee schedule before submitting payment.

Sources

  1. 1.Utah Real Estate Candidate Handbook (#094500) -- Pearson VUE (official exam vendor candidate handbook PDF)Utah Division of Real Estate (accessed Aug 10, 2026)
  2. 2.Real Estate Fee Schedule -- Utah Division of Real Estate (official agency fee schedule PDF, effective until December 31, 2025)Utah Division of Real Estate (accessed Aug 10, 2026)
  3. 3.Utah Division of Real Estate -- Sales Agent License Application (official agency licensing page; realestate.utah.gov redirects here)Utah Division of Real Estate (accessed Aug 10, 2026)
  4. 4.Real Estate National/General and Utah State Content Outlines (#094502) -- Pearson VUE (official exam vendor content outline PDF)Utah Division of Real Estate (accessed Aug 10, 2026)
  5. 5.Real Estate Regulatory Agencies DirectoryARELLO

Official sources

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