California vs Hawaii for Agent Licensing

Total Fees

$499

CA

vs

N/A

HI

Pre-Licensing

135 hrs

CA

vs

60 hrs

HI

Timeline

8-16 wks

CA

vs

6-12 wks

HI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	California	Hawaii
Total Fees	$499	N/A
Pre-Licensing Hours	135 hrs	60 hrs ✓
Processing Time	8-16 weeks	6-12 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	4 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$350	N/A
CE Hours	45 hrs	20 hrs ✓
Reciprocity	None	None

Key Differences

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Education Hours

Hawaii requires only 60 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Hawaii

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Processing Speed

Hawaii processes applications in 6-12 weeks.

Winner: Hawaii

Category Winners

Fewer Hours

Hawaii 60 hrs

vs California (135 hrs)

Faster Processing

Hawaii 6-12 wks

vs California (8-16 wks)

California

California Department of Real Estate

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Full California Agent requirements →

Hawaii

Hawaii Real Estate Branch

Official Website →

Full Hawaii Agent requirements →

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