How to become a real estate agent in Hawaii
Hawaii real estate agents are licensed by the Hawaii Real Estate Commission (Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Professional and Vocational Licensing Division). Here is what it takes to work as a licensed real estate agent in Hawaii, from official sources checked November 4, 2026.
Part of the state's website could not be reached when we checked, so some details come from Hawaii law and official forms. Confirm them on the official page before you apply.
Who can become a real estate agent in Hawaii?
- At least 18 years old by the exam date
- High school diploma or equivalent by the exam date
- U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or alien authorized to work in the U.S.
- Social Security number
- Reputation for competency, honesty, truthfulness, financial integrity and fair dealing
- Hawaii residency is not required
Hawaii real estate agent license requirements
| Licensed by | Hawaii Real Estate Commission (Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Professional and Vocational Licensing Division) |
|---|---|
| License name | Real Estate Salesperson |
| Education or training | 60-hour Hawaii salesperson prelicense course from a Commission-approved school, completed before the exam; the completion certificate is valid two years. An education equivalency is available for some out-of-state licensees, law graduates, and real estate or business degree holders. |
| Exam | PSI Services administers the Hawaii salesperson exam, which has a uniform section and a state section; walk-in testing is not available. |
| Works under a broker | Yes. To be licensed on active status, you must be employed by or associated with a current, active Hawaii-licensed brokerage firm or sole proprietor. |
| License term | Licenses expire December 31 of each even-numbered year (two-year biennium). |
| Continuing education | 20 hours per biennium for active renewal (3-hour Core A, 3-hour Core B, 14 elective hours); salespersons licensed in an even-numbered year are deemed to have met it. |
| Reciprocity | Hawaii does not reciprocate with any state; licensees elsewhere may get equivalency to the prelicense course and/or the uniform section of the exam, but must still pass the state section. |
How much does it cost?
| License fee, issued in odd-numbered year | $382 |
|---|---|
| License fee, issued in even-numbered year | $282 |
Fees as listed by the state. Schools, courses, exam prep, insurance and equipment cost extra and vary by provider.
Steps to become a real estate agent in Hawaii
- Complete the 60-hour Hawaii salesperson prelicense course (or get an equivalency)
- Reserve an exam with PSI Services
- Pass the Hawaii salesperson exam
- Associate with an active Hawaii brokerage
- Within two years of passing, submit a complete license application with fees
How do you check a real estate agent's license in Hawaii?
- Search the name or license number on the official Hawaii real estate agent license lookup.
- Check that the status is active and the name matches the person or company you're hiring.
- Ask how long they've been licensed and whether any complaints or discipline are on record.