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Real Estate Appraiser
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75 hrs
TRAINEE ED.
150 hrs
LICENSED RES. ED.
1,500 hrs
CERT. RES. EXP.
3,000 hrs
CERT. GEN. EXP.
Real estate appraiser licensing follows a tiered path. Each level builds on the previous one with additional education and experience.
Scope: May appraise only those properties that the supervisory appraiser is permitted to appraise. Must work under direct supervision at all times.
Degree: No college degree required
Scope: Non-complex 1-4 unit residential properties with transaction value up to $1,000,000. Complex 1-4 unit residential properties up to $250,000. Non-residential properties with transaction value up to $250,000.
Degree: Associate degree or higher from an accredited institution, or equivalent as determined by AQB
Scope: All 1-4 unit residential properties regardless of value or complexity. Non-residential properties with transaction value up to $250,000.
Degree: Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution
Scope: All types of real property regardless of value or complexity, including commercial, industrial, agricultural, and residential properties.
Complete required qualifying education (75-300 hours depending on tier)
Submit application to the Hawaii Real Estate Appraiser Program with required fees
Complete background check
Gain required experience hours under a certified supervisory appraiser
Pass the national Uniform Licensing & Certification Exam
Receive license and register on ASC National Registry
Minimum Age
18 years old
Background Check
Background check required as part of the application process.
Fingerprinting
Not required
USPAP Requirement
15-hour National USPAP Course required for initial licensing. 7-hour USPAP Update Course required every 2 years for renewal.
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Online courses: Allowed
Trainees gain experience under supervision — no experience required to become a trainee
No exam required at this level
Must work under a certified supervisory appraiser. Supervisor must directly supervise trainee on each appraisal assignment. Supervisor must review and sign all trainee reports.
Max trainees per supervisor: 3
Must hold a certified license (Certified Residential or Certified General) in good standing. Must complete a Supervisory Appraiser/Trainee Appraiser course.
May appraise only those properties that the supervisory appraiser is permitted to appraise. Must work under direct supervision at all times.
Online courses: Allowed
1,000 hours of appraisal experience obtained over a minimum of 6 months.
Exam: Uniform Licensing & Certification Exam — Licensed Residential
Provider: Prometric or PSI
Fee: $100
No college degree required
AQB does not require a degree at this level
Non-complex 1-4 unit residential properties with transaction value up to $1,000,000. Complex 1-4 unit residential properties up to $250,000. Non-residential properties with transaction value up to $250,000.
Online courses: Allowed
1,500 hours of appraisal experience obtained over a minimum of 12 months.
Exam: Uniform Licensing & Certification Exam — Certified Residential
Provider: Prometric or PSI
Fee: $100
Associate degree or higher from an accredited institution, or equivalent as determined by AQB
Hawaii follows AQB minimum: Associate degree for Certified Residential
All 1-4 unit residential properties regardless of value or complexity. Non-residential properties with transaction value up to $250,000.
Online courses: Allowed
1,500 hours must be in non-residential appraisal work
3,000 hours of appraisal experience obtained over a minimum of 18 months, with at least 1,500 hours in non-residential appraisal work.
Exam: Uniform Licensing & Certification Exam — Certified General
Provider: Prometric or PSI
Fee: $100
Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution
Hawaii follows AQB minimum: Bachelor's degree for Certified General
All types of real property regardless of value or complexity, including commercial, industrial, agricultural, and residential properties.
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| Tier | Application | Exam | Background | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trainee | $275 | — | $50–$75 | — |
| Licensed Residential | $275 | $100 | — | $40 |
| Certified Residential | $275 | $100 | — | $40 |
| Certified General | $275 | $100 | — | $40 |
The National Registry fee ($40/year) is paid to the federal Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC) and applies to all appraisers performing federally-related transactions.
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CE Hours Per Cycle
28 hours
(AQB minimum: 28 hrs)
Renewal Cycle
2 years (renew by December 31 of every odd-numbered year)
USPAP Update
7-Hour USPAP Update required each cycle
Renewal Fee
$275
28 hours of continuing education every 2 years, including the 7-hour USPAP Update course. Hawaii follows the AQB minimum CE requirements. To renew for the January 2026–December 2027 period, licensees must submit an original certificate of completion of a National USPAP 7-hour Update course successfully completed in 2024 or 2025. Distance education courses (internet, CD-ROM, correspondence) are credited toward QE only if the course received AQB Course Approval Program approval; courses completed in another state may be credited if approved as QE in that state.
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Hawaii allows out-of-state appraisers to practice via temporary practice permits. Appraisers must hold a valid credential in their home state.
Temporary practice: Temporary Practice Permits are available for out-of-state appraisers who hold a valid license or certification in their home state.
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Important: Federal Requirement for Appraisers
All state-licensed and state-certified appraisers who perform appraisals in connection with federally related transactions must be listed on the ASC National Registry.
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Unique to Hawaii
Hawaii follows AQB minimums for all tiers. The state's island geography creates unique appraisal challenges including limited comparable sales on some islands, extremely high property values, significant leasehold interest appraisals, and the need to consider factors like ocean views, lava zones, and flood zones that are less common on the mainland.
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Official Sources
RE Appraiser requirements in Hawaii verified against Hawaii Real Estate Appraiser Program (under DCCA/PVL), April 2026.
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