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Real Estate Education Frequently Asked Questions

What are the pre-license education requirements?

Prior to becoming a licensed Sales Agent, an individual must take 90 hours of approved education from a certified Real Estate Pre-license School as outlined on the Real Estate Pre-license Education Curriculum.

Note: The Division may issue an Education Waiver to members in good standing with the Utah State Bar. To receive an Education Waiver, submit to the Division documentation of membership in good standing.

What are the continuing education requirements?

To renew a license on active status an individual must complete 12 hours of certified Real Estate Continuing Education Courses and/or Online Continuing Education Courses every renewal cycle (two years), including 6 hours of approved core topic courses (hightlighted in yellow).

Note: You may obtain credit for a non-certified course by submitting to the Division the Non-certified Continuing Education Credit Request.

Note: CE is not required if renewing as inactive but later changing to active status requires proof of 12 hours of CE.

What is the New Agent course and who needs to take it?

All new Real Estate Agents (licensed July 1, 2007 - present) are required to take the 12 Hour New Agent Course in order to renew their license regardless of active or inactive status. This course is also qualified as a Core Course and could be used to fulfill all CE requirements.

What continuing education courses have been certified by the Division?

Click here for a list of certified Real Estate Continuing Education Courses (core topic courses are highlighted in yellow) or Online Continuing Education Courses (core topic courses are highlighted in yellow).

What pre-license schools have been certified by the Division?

Click here for a list of certified Real Estate Pre-license Schools.

How do I certify a continuing education course?

To certify a Real Estate Continuing Education Course an individual must:

  1. Read and be familiar with Administrative Rule R162-9 regarding continuing education.
  2. Submit to the Division:

Note: Applications must be submitted at least 30 days prior to the date of the first class.

How do I become a certified continuing education instructor?

To become a certified Real Estate Continuing Education Instructor an individual must:

  1. Read and be familiar with Administrative Rule R162-9 regarding continuing education.
  2. Submit to the Division:

Note: Applications must be submitted at least 30 days prior to the date of the first class.

How do I certify a Pre-license School?

To certify a Real Estate Pre-license School an individual must:

  1. Read and be familiar with Administrative Rule R162-8 regarding pre-license education.
  2. Read and be familiar with the Real Estate Pre-license Education Curriculum.
  3. Submit to the Division:

How do I become a certified pre-license instructor?

To become a certified Real Estate Pre-license Instructor an individual must:

  1. Read and be familiar with Administrative Rule R162-8 regarding pre-license education.
  2. Read and be familiar with the Real Estate Pre-license Education Curriculum.
  3. Take and pass the exam for which you plan to teach (Sales Agent and/or Broker).
  4. Submit to the Division:

How do I renew a certification?

Certifications are valid for a two-year period and renewal forms will be mailed out six weeks prior to the expiration date.

How do I view CE courses I have taken?

To view certified continuing education courses individual must:

  1. Create an account or log into the Real Estate License Management System.
  2. Click on "View Completed CE Courses".