Utah · Real Estate Agents · 2026 renewal guide
How to Renew Your Utah Real Estate Agent License
Utah real estate agents must complete 18 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Utah Division of Real Estate (Department of Commerce).
Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Utah Division of Real Estate (Department of Commerce) rule on September 4, 2026.
- CE hours
- 18 hours
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- Next deadline
- Per license
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Who has to renew
This guide covers Utah real estate agents holding a Sales Agent / Associate Broker / Principal Broker license. Requirements are set by Utah Division of Real Estate (Department of Commerce).
When to renew
Utah real estate agents licenses renew every 2 years, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (https://commerce.utah.gov/realestate/real-estate/active-sales-agent-broker-on-time-renewal/)
The continuing education Utah requires
Utah Division of Real Estate (Department of Commerce) requires 18 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The hours must cover these topics:
- Core curriculum — at least 9 hours
- Mandatory 3-Hour CE Course — at least 3 hours
- One 3-hour Mandatory course (Residential, Commercial, or Property Management)
- Minimum 6 hours Core Topic courses (subsequent renewals)
- First renewal: 12-hour New Agent course + 3-hr mandatory + 3 hrs core/elective
How to renew, step by step
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Confirm your license class and renewal date
Utah sets real estate agents requirements by license class (Sales Agent / Associate Broker / Principal Broker). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.
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Complete 18 hours of board-approved continuing education
Utah Division of Real Estate (Department of Commerce) requires 18 hours every 2 years, including Core curriculum, Mandatory 3-Hour CE Course, One 3-hour Mandatory course (Residential, Commercial, or Property Management), Minimum 6 hours Core Topic courses (subsequent renewals) and other required topics. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.
See the Utah real estate agents course - 3
Save your certificate of completion
Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.
- 4
Make sure your hours reach the board
In Utah, you keep your certificate of completion and present it to the board if asked.
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Renew with Utah Division of Real Estate (Department of Commerce)
Submit your renewal through the board’s online portal and pay the renewal fee before the deadline. A late renewal usually means a late fee, and a lapsed license can mean re-applying from scratch.
Go to Utah Division of Real Estate (Department of Commerce)
Utah real estate agent renewal FAQ
- How many continuing education hours do Utah real estate agents need?
- Utah real estate agents must complete 18 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Utah Division of Real Estate (Department of Commerce).
- Which license classes does the Utah real estate agents CE requirement apply to?
- The 18 hours requirement applies to: Sales Agent / Associate Broker / Principal Broker.
- What topics are required for Utah real estate agents continuing education?
- Utah Division of Real Estate (Department of Commerce) requires coverage of: Core curriculum (9 hours); Mandatory 3-Hour CE Course (3 hours); One 3-hour Mandatory course (Residential, Commercial, or Property Management); Minimum 6 hours Core Topic courses (subsequent renewals); First renewal: 12-hour New Agent course + 3-hr mandatory + 3 hrs core/elective.
- Can Utah real estate agents complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Utah requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Sources
- Utah Division of Real Estate (Department of Commerce) — official board site
- Continuing education rule — the requirement cited above, verified September 4, 2026
- Utah Real Estate Agents continuing education requirements — hours, topics and courses by license class