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Real Estate Agent
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To get a Hawaii real estate license in 2026, you must complete 60 hours of Hawaii Real Estate Commission (DCCA)-approved pre-licensing education, pass a background check, take and pass the PSI Services, LLC licensing exam, and find a sponsoring broker. Most applicants finish in 8–16 weeks and spend $647–$998 including course tuition.
Pre-License Hours
$498
Total Gov Fees
130
Exam Questions
4 hrs
Exam Time
Renewal Cycle
Reciprocity
CE Required
Renewal Fee
18 years old
Min. Age
Hawaii Real Estate Commission (DCCA)
Authority
| Minimum Age | 18 years old |
| Education | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Residency | Not required Non-residents may obtain a Hawaii license, though testing is only available in Honolulu. |
| Citizenship | US citizen or permanent resident |
| Background Check | Required State and federal fingerprint-based background check required. UNVERIFIED: Verify exact background check requirement and process from cca.hawaii.gov/reb. |
| E&O Insurance | Required Errors & Omissions insurance required for all active licensees. |
| Sponsoring Broker | Required Must affiliate with a Hawaii-licensed principal broker. |
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| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Exam Fee (per attempt) Paid to: PSI Services | |
License Application Fee Paid to: HIREC | |
Background Check / Fingerprinting Paid to: Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center / Vendor | |
Total Estimated Government Fees | $498 |
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Education Requirements
Mostly verifiedTotal Hours Required
Provider Type
HIREC-approved education providers (University of Hawaii and approved private schools)
Required Courses
Hawaii-specific topics include land use regulations, condominium property regime, and Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 467.
See our picks for the best real estate programs in Hawaii.
Exam Details
VerifiedExam Provider
Total Questions
130
Total Time
240 min
Format
Computer-based, multiple-choice. In-person at PSI test centers in Honolulu.
Exam Sections
| Section | Questions | Time | Passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 80 | 150 min | 70% |
| State (Hawaii) | 50 | 90 min | 70% |
Retake Policy
May retake failed section(s). $61 per attempt.
70% passing score on both sections. Primary test center in Honolulu. Limited testing locations — plan accordingly if traveling from neighbor islands.
For study strategies and what to expect on test day, see our guide to passing the real estate exam.
Take a HIREC-approved 60-hour course.
Estimated time: 2–8 weeks
Schedule at PSI in Honolulu. Pay $61 exam fee. Pass both National (70%) and State (70%) sections.
Estimated time: 1–2 weeks
Submit fingerprints for state and federal background check.
Estimated time: 2–4 weeks
Submit application with $282–$382 fee (varies by license year).
Estimated time: 2–6 weeks processing
Secure a sponsoring principal broker to activate license.
Estimated time: 1–4 weeks
Renewal Details
Mostly verifiedRenewal Cycle
CE Hours
Renewal Fee
Deadline & Late Policy
November 30 of even-numbered years.
Hawaii is an island state — limited in-person CE options; online CE widely available.
Regulatory Board
For a deeper dive into CE requirements and deadlines, see our real estate license renewal guide or compare deadlines across all 50 states.
See full CE requirements in Hawaii: Continuing education details →
Interstate Reciprocity
VerifiedHas Reciprocity
No
Type: No Reciprocity
Hawaii requires all applicants from other states to complete the full pre-licensing education, pass both exam sections, and meet all standard requirements. No waivers or exemptions for out-of-state licensees.
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Real Estate Agent Schools in Hawaii
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Real Estate Agent requirements in Hawaii verified against Hawaii Real Estate Commission (DCCA), April 2026.
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