Hawaii Real Estate License Requirements

This page contains information for obtaining your Hawaii real estate license. Please take a moment to review the requirements as provided by the state of Hawaii and enforced by the State of Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.

Governing Body: State of Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (Hawaii Real Estate Branch) (www.hawaii.gov/dcca/real/real_ed)

Salesperson Licensing Requirements:

• 18+ Years of age
• US Citizen, US National, or an alien authorized to work in the US
• Valid SSN
• Successful completion of salesperson prelicensing course (or college equivalent)
• Pass Hawaii real estate salesperson licensing exam
• Submit application within 2 years of passing real estate salesperson licensing exam

Additional Broker Licensing Requirements:

The following is a list of additional requirements for obtaining your Broker’s real estate license in the state of Hawaii.

• Minimum of 3 (of the last 5) years actively holding a Hawaii salesperson license, with practical experience
• Successful completion of broker’s prelicense course
• Pass Hawaii real estate broker licensing exam

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