Utah real estate exam
Format, passing score, fees and what to study — compiled from the official candidate handbook and state sources, with a link and a confidence level for every fact. Last verified 2026-10-31.
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Utah exam format and requirements
| Fact | Value | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regulator | Utah Division of Real Estate (Department of Commerce) / Utah Real Estate Commission | Official source | Link |
| Exam provider | Pearson VUE Candidate Handbook July 2024. | Official source | Link |
| National-portion questions | 80 80 scored + 5 pretest (called 'general' portion). | Official source | Link |
| State-portion questions | 50 50 scored + 5-10 pretest (state salesperson outline effective July 15, 2016). | Official source | Link |
| Exam time (minutes) | 240 Handbook: candidate has 4 hours for the examination (both portions). | Official source | Link |
| Passing score | Scaled 70 on each portion (general and state) Broker 75. | Official source | Link |
| Exam fee (USD) | $69 Handbook: 'The examination fee ($69)'. Unclear whether per portion or per sitting - verify. | Official source | Link |
| Pre-licensing hours | 120 120 classroom hours of salesperson prelicensing; must be completed within the year before licensing. | Official source | Link |
| Languages | English No other language mentioned. | Secondary source | Link |
| Active licensees | 19823 19,823 sales agents (Jan-Jun 2025 licensing stats, Q2 2025 DRE newsletter); also 2,533 principal brokers, 1,837 associate brokers, 4,448 inactive. | Official source | Link |
“Official source” = read in a state agency page or the exam provider’s candidate handbook on 2026-10-31. Anything marked “Vendor claim” or “Not verified” should be confirmed before you rely on it. Fees and formats change.
What this means for your study plan
- Time per question: about 1.8 minutes each (240 minutes ÷ 130 questions). Practice at that pace.
- Both portions count: you must reach the pass mark on each portion — a strong national score does not make up for a weak Utah score.
- Where people lose points: math word problems, wording traps (NOT/EXCEPT), and state rules that differ from the national rule. Our formula sheet covers the math.
- Good to know: Retake only the failed section within 6 months, else retake whole exam. Must apply for license within 90 days of passing both parts. Candidate must present Candidate Education Certifying Document at the test center each time. The Utah state outline in the handbook is dated 2016 - the Division may have updated it.
State-portion topics published for Utah
- Definitions (3 items)
- Licensing (8 items)
- Real Estate Office Procedures (4-5 items)
- Property Management (3 items)
- Licensee Practice (15-17 items): advertising, handling of money, referral issues, property disclosures, improper practices, agency, use of approved forms (REPC), unauthorized practice of law
- Enforcement (4-5 items)
- Real Estate Education, Research and Recovery Fund (1-2 items)
- Additional State Topics (1-3 items): Utah water rights, adverse possession, statute of frauds, Lien Recovery Act
- Closing Statements (6-8 items)
Sample Utah practice questions
Original questions written from the law, each with an explanation and a citation. Utah-specific questions are coming soon; these samples come from the national portion.
An insurance policy that pays the cost to repair or replace damaged property with new materials, without a deduction for depreciation, provides:
- Actual cash value coverage
- Coinsurance coverage
- Replacement cost coverage
- Title coverage
Answer: C. Replacement cost coverage pays to repair or replace without subtracting depreciation. Actual cash value coverage pays replacement cost less depreciation, so the payment is lower for older property.
Topic: Property Management & Specialty Areas · Source: ISO Homeowners 3 – Special Form (HO 00 03), Section I – Conditions (Loss Settlement)
A broker withdraws money from the client trust account to pay the broker's own office rent. This is:
- accretion
- novation
- conversion
- reconveyance
Answer: C. Conversion is the unauthorized use of another's money or property for one's own benefit. Using client trust funds to pay personal or business expenses is conversion, which is a serious breach that can lead to loss of the license and criminal charges.
Topic: Fair Housing, Ethics & Federal Disclosures · Source: Restatement (Third) of Agency § 8.12 (duties regarding principal's property)
A listing expired March 1 and had a 90-day protection clause covering prospects the broker listed in writing before expiration. Prospect Gil, named on that list, signs a purchase contract for the home on May 15 through a different broker; the seller has not signed a new listing with that broker. The original broker is most likely
- not entitled, because the listing had expired before Gil signed the contract
- entitled to a commission under the protection clause, because Gil bought within that period
- entitled only if the new broker agrees to share part of the new commission
- entitled to a commission from the new broker, not from the seller who signed the listing
Answer: B. The protection clause survives expiration for its stated period and covers prospects identified as the clause requires. Gil was on the list and bought within 90 days. Whether the seller also owes the new broker may depend on that listing, but the original broker's right does not depend on the new broker's agreement.
Topic: Agency & Brokerage Relationships · Source: Restatement (Second) of Contracts § 202 (rules in aid of interpretation)
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Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the Utah real estate exam?
The Utah exam format we found is 80 national questions plus 50 Utah questions (130 in total) in 240 minutes. Confirm in the official handbook before exam day.
What is the passing score for the Utah real estate exam?
Scaled 70 on each portion (general and state) (Official source).
How much does the Utah real estate exam cost?
The exam fee we found is $69, paid to Pearson VUE. Fees change, so check the current handbook.
How many pre-licensing hours does Utah require?
120 hours for the entry-level license, according to the sources below. Pre-licensing education must come from a state-approved school; GablePrep is exam prep and is not an approved course.
Official sources for Utah
- Regulator: Utah Division of Real Estate (Department of Commerce) / Utah Real Estate Commission
- Exam provider: Pearson VUE
- Official candidate handbook / content outline
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