Hawaii licensing guide
How to Get a Real Estate License in Hawaii
A practical step-by-step guide to Hawaii licensing requirements, estimated costs, timeline, official resources, and what to do after you pass.
Hawaii licensing snapshot
Last reviewed May 29, 2026
- License type
- Salesperson
- Minimum age
- 18
- Pre-license education
- 60 hours
- Exam provider
- PSI
- Estimated cost
- $750–$1,000
- Estimated timeline
- 3 months
- Renewal cycle
- Biennial (every 2 years)
Hawaii salespersons must complete **20 hours of continuing education every two years**, including a **4‑hour core course** and **16 hours of elective courses**. Licensees who receive their license in an even‑numbered year are considered to have satisfied CE for that initial biennium.
Licensing path
Step-by-step licensing path
Use this as a planning sequence, then confirm each requirement with the official state source.
Meet eligibility requirements
Be at least 18 years old by the exam date and be a U.S. citizen or legally authorized to work in the United States.
Complete 60‑hour prelicensing course
Enroll in and finish a 60‑hour Hawaii salesperson prelicensing course from an approved provider. The certificate is valid for two years.
Schedule and pass the PSI exam
Register with PSI to take the national and state portions of the salesperson exam, pay the exam fee (approximately **$61**), and pass both sections.
Get fingerprinted and complete background check
Obtain fingerprints and an FBI background check through the authorized vendor.
Submit license application and fee
After passing the exam, submit your license application and pay the **$282 salesperson license fee** (broker license fees are higher).
Affiliate with a broker
Find a Hawaii‑licensed broker to sponsor your salesperson license.
Complete continuing education and renew
Every two years complete **20 hours of continuing education** (4‑hour core and 16‑hour electives) and renew your license by December 31 of even‑numbered years.
Budget planning
Estimated costs
Estimated total cost: $750–$1,000. Actual costs vary by provider, application path, exam retakes, and local business setup choices.
| Cost item | Estimated amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pre‑licensing course | $377–$600 | Approximate tuition range for the 60‑hour prelicensing course. |
| Exam fee | $61 | PSI examination fee for the Hawaii salesperson exam (state and national portions). |
| Fingerprint & background check | $25–$50 | Approximate fee for FBI fingerprinting and background check. |
| Initial license fee | $282 | Fee to receive the Hawaii salesperson license. |
| Continuing education | $100–$150 | Cost for a 20‑hour CE package every two years. |
Renewal planning
Continuing education
Questions
FAQs
How often do I renew a Hawaii real estate license?
Hawaii real estate licenses must be renewed every two years. Renewal occurs by December 31 of even‑numbered years, and licensees must complete 20 hours of continuing education to renew.
What continuing education is required?
Licensees must complete **20 hours of CE** per biennium: a **4‑hour core course** mandated by the Real Estate Commission plus **16 hours of elective courses**.
After you pass the exam
Passing the exam does not create an operating system. New agents still need to manage contacts, follow-ups, active deals, deadlines, client communication, partners, and daily priorities.
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