Utah real estate license and CE requirements
What the Utah Division of Real Estate asks of licensees, with a link to the official source for every figure.
Last reviewed October 15, 2026. Next review due October 2027.
Utah asks sales agents and brokers for 18 hours every two years. At least 9 must be core topic hours, including a Division-approved 3-hour mandatory course offered in residential, commercial and property management versions, and CE should be done by the 15th of the renewal month.
New Utah sales agents fold a 12-hour New Agent Course into their first 18 hours. The Utah Division of Real Estate's pages blocked direct access, and its pages describe the core requirement in slightly different ways, so these figures come from search results on the official site and deserve a check before you enroll.
Utah at a glance
| Licensing body | Utah Division of Real Estate |
|---|---|
| License levels | Sales agent, associate broker and principal broker |
| Sales agent CE | 18 hours every 2 yearsRequired topics: At least 9 of the 18 hours must be Core Topic courses, and 3 of those 9 must be a Division-approved 3-hour Mandatory Course (Residential, Commercial or Property Management version) |
| Broker CE | 18 hours every 2 yearsRequired topics: Same as sales agents: at least 9 Core Topic hours, including a Division-approved 3-hour Mandatory Course |
| Post-license education | At first renewal, sales agents must include the 12-hour New Agent Course within their 18 CE hours (12-hour New Agent Course, any 3-hour Mandatory Course, plus 3 hours of Core or Elective). |
| Renewal | All CE must be completed by the 15th of the renewal month to ensure an on-time renewal. |
| Source | DRE official page, checked October 15, 2026 |
Rules change. The Utah Division of Real Estate is the only authority on what you need to renew; where this page and the official source disagree, the official source is right. Blank figures say "Check with the Utah Division of Real Estate" because we could not confirm them from an official source.
Optional professional development
Once your CE is done, these ACI designations go deeper on the same ground as parts of the Utah requirements. They are voluntary, they are not CE, and you never need them to keep your license.
Advanced Real Estate Negotiator
The negotiation playbook that protects your clients and your commission.
Optional depth beyond licensing topics: the AREN is a practical playbook for negotiating offers and counters.
Certified AI Real Estate Expert
Use AI and modern tools to write, market and serve clients in less time.
Optional depth beyond licensing topics: the CAIRE covers using AI tools responsibly in daily work.
Certified Buyer Consultation Specialist
Run the buyer consultation, sign the agreement and defend your fee.
The CBCS covers the buyer consultation, written buyer agreements and compensation conversations in depth.
Questions about Utah
How many CE hours does an Utah sales agent need?
18 hours every 2 years, according to the Utah Division of Real Estate (checked October 15, 2026). Required topics: At least 9 of the 18 hours must be Core Topic courses, and 3 of those 9 must be a Division-approved 3-hour Mandatory Course (Residential, Commercial or Property Management version).
How many CE hours does an Utah broker need?
18 hours every 2 years, according to the Utah Division of Real Estate (checked October 15, 2026). Required topics: Same as sales agents: at least 9 Core Topic hours, including a Division-approved 3-hour Mandatory Course.
Is there post-license education in Utah?
At first renewal, sales agents must include the 12-hour New Agent Course within their 18 CE hours (12-hour New Agent Course, any 3-hour Mandatory Course, plus 3 hours of Core or Elective). Confirm the details with the Utah Division of Real Estate.
Do ACI designations count toward Utah CE?
No. Agent Certification Institute designations are voluntary professional credentials, not continuing-education credit. They are not approved by the Utah Division of Real Estate and do not satisfy any part of Utah's CE, post-license or renewal requirements.