"Agent" is defined, in section 61-1-13(1)(b)(i) of the Utah Uniform Securities Act ("Act"), as "any individual other than a broker-dealer who represents a broker-dealer or issuer in effecting or attempting to effect purchases or sales of securities." Some exclusions from the definition are outlined in the above mentioned section of the Act.
 
An issuer agent may sell only the securities of one issuer. The issuer agent may not act as an agent for multiple issuers. See Division Rule R164-4-1(E)(4)(a).

The following are the licensing requirements to become an Issuer Agent.  For further details refer to Division Rule R164-4-1.

• To become a licensed Issuer Agent, the applicant or sponsoring Issuer must file the following with the Division:
  1. FINRA Form U-4 - Uniform Application for Securities Registration or Transfer (with original signatures).  (instructions)
  2. Exams - Proof that the applicant has passed the Series 63 Examination or Series 66 Examination.
  3. Licensing Fee - Fee of $60.00 for each agent.
  4. Surety Bond-If required by Division Rule R164-11-1(E).
• A certificate of license will be issued.
• All Issuer Agent licenses expire December 31 of each year.

To renew Issuer Agent license, the following must be filed with the Division before December 31 of each year:

1. FINRA Form U-4 with original signatures and the applicant's CRD number and/or social security number  (instructions)
2. Renewal Fee - Fee of $60.00 for each agent.