Hawaii Real Estate Agent License
Complete requirements guide for Hawaii
Pre-Licensing Education
Complete 60 hours of real estate education from a Hawaii registered prelicense school.
Required Courses (60 hours total):
- • Real Estate Principles
- • Real Estate Practice
- • Hawaii Real Estate Law
School completion certificate valid for 2 years from date issued.
State Examination
Exam Name
Hawaii Real Estate Salesperson Examination
Provider
PSI
Format
130 questions total; National portion: 80 questions (150 min); State portion: 50 questions (90 min); 4 hours total
Passing Score
70% on each section
Exam Fee
$61
Retake Policy: Must retake exam if not passed within certificate validity period
Background Check
Type: Criminal background check
Sponsoring Broker
Must obtain sponsorship from an actively licensed Hawaii broker
Fee Breakdown
| Examination Fee | $61 |
| Total Fees | $0 |
Exam fee is $61. License application fee varies annually. Contact REB for current fees.
License Renewal
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal Fee
$0
CE Required
20 hours
Online Renewal
Yes
20 hours of approved continuing education required prior to November 30th of every even-numbered year
License Reciprocity
Hawaii does not have straight reciprocity. Out-of-state licensees with active license who passed uniform national exam may apply for Pre-License Education Equivalency Certificate and/or Equivalency to Uniform Section of Exam.
Hawaii Real Estate Branch
- Official Website
- (808) 586-2643
- Apply Online
Helpful Tools
Upgrade to Broker
Requires 80-hour approved broker pre-licensing course and 3 years full-time experience as salesperson within last 5 years
- • 3 years experience required
- • 80 additional education hours
- • Broker exam required
Last verified: 2026-01-12