Hawaii vs New York for Agent Licensing

Total Fees

N/A

HI

vs

$135

NY

Pre-Licensing

60 hrs

HI

vs

77 hrs

NY

Timeline

6-12 wks

HI

vs

6-12 wks

NY

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Hawaii	New York
Total Fees	N/A	$135
Pre-Licensing Hours	60 hrs ✓	77 hrs
Processing Time	6-12 weeks	6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	N/A	$55
CE Hours	20 hrs ✓	22.5 hrs
Reciprocity	None	Partial

Key Differences

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Education Hours

Hawaii requires only 60 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Hawaii

Category Winners

Fewer Hours

Hawaii 60 hrs

vs New York (77 hrs)

Faster Processing

Hawaii 6-12 wks

vs New York (6-12 wks)

Hawaii

Hawaii Real Estate Branch

Official Website →

Full Hawaii Agent requirements →

New York

New York Department of State - Division of Licensing Services

Official Website →

Full New York Agent requirements →

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