Salt Lake City, Utah – The Utah Department of Commerce has appointed Leigh Veillette as the new Director of the Utah Division of Real Estate (DRE). Veillette, who has an impressive background in regulatory oversight and legal analysis, brings a wealth of experience to her new role. She previously served as the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code (DCCC) director …
News Release: Be on the Lookout for Vacant Land Scams in Utah
SALT LAKE CITY (December 7, 2022) – The Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Real Estate is urging land buyers and owners to be aware of a recently re-emerged scam related to vacant lots and land parcels. The Division of Real Estate is already aware of at least 10 different instances and suspects others. The scam typically involves vacant land …
What Happens When You File a Complaint with the Division of Real Estate?
Filing a Complaint Making a phone call to the Division of Real Estate is not a “quick fix” or a “get out of the contract right now” solution. In order for us to investigate a complaint, we need a written complaint, completed on the Division’s Complaint Form. Supporting documentation validating the allegations must also be included. Documentation needs to be …
You asked, we’re answering: Your top questions about the Division of Real Estate
Every day we get a variety of questions coming into The Utah Department of Commerce. Starting with Here are some of the most commonly asked questions for our Division of Real Estate: Q – How do I file a Complaint with the Division?A – The complaint form is located here on the Division’s website. The Division requires the complaint form …
The Division of Real Estate: Objectives and Limitations
The Division of Real Estate regulates the real estate, mortgage, appraisal, and timeshare industries through licensing, enforcement, and education. Licensing The Division of Real Estate issues licenses to real estate agents, real estate brokers, principal lending managers, mortgage loan originators, certified residential appraisers, certified general appraisers, and timeshare sales people. In order to qualify for a license, an applicant must …
Real Estate License Management System (RELMS)
RELMS – (Real Estate License Management System) All Real Estate Licensees will set up an online RELMS Account when initially licensed and will be able to update any personal information, make changes to license status or brokerage affiliation, view completed continuing education as well as print and renew the license. Best way to access RELMS is through the Division of …



