Hawaii Real Estate Broker License
Requirements, fees, and steps to upgrade to broker
Experience Requirements
Full-time Hawaii-licensed salesperson associated with a Hawaii-licensed broker for 3 of the 5 years before applying
Alternative Pathways:
- Out-of-state salesperson experience, subject to Commission approval
- A current unencumbered broker license from an ARELLO jurisdiction, subject to Commission approval
Must obtain an Experience Certificate from HIREC before taking the examination. Experience Certificate is valid for 2 years.
Education Requirements
Complete a minimum of 80 class hours of broker pre-licensing education conforming to the approved curriculum adopted by the commission.
Required Courses:
- Commission-approved broker pre-licensing curriculum (80 hours minimum)
- Must be completed at an accredited institution
School Completion Certificate is valid for 2 years from issuance.
Broker Examination
Exam Name
Hawaii Real Estate Broker Examination
Provider
PSI
Format
125 questions divided into uniform (general) and state-specific sections, 4 hours
Passing Score
75% on both portions
Exam Fee
$61
Retake Policy
Can retake upon failure; must complete application within 2 years of last exam date
Fees
| Application Fee | $100 |
| Examination Fee | $61 |
| License Fee | $257 |
| Listed Fees | $418 |
Listed fees for an even-year (2026) individual broker license: $100 application and Experience Certificate + $61 exam + $257 license and funds = $418. Business-entity brokerage fees differ ($349 even years, $486 odd years).
Must demonstrate good reputation for competency, honesty, truthfulness, financial integrity and fair dealing.
Timeline
Gain Experience
Complete 3 years as licensed salesperson under Hawaii broker supervision
3+ years
Obtain Experience Certificate
Submit Application for Experience Certificate to HIREC
2-4 weeks
Complete Broker Education
Complete 80-hour broker pre-licensing curriculum
4-8 weeks
Pass Broker Exam
Take and pass the 125-question broker examination
1-2 weeks
Submit License Application
Apply for broker license within 2 years of exam
2-4 weeks
License Renewal
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal Fee
$268
CE Hours Required
20 hours
Online Renewal
Available
20 hours of approved continuing education prior to renewal deadline of November 30th (even years).
Reciprocity Agreements
Hawaii has no reciprocity. Out-of-state brokers may seek equivalencies for education, experience, and the uniform exam section, then take only the Hawaii section.
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