Hawaii Frequently Ask Questions Real Estate License

If you do not meet Hawaii's education requirement, then you will need to take a 60-hour pre-licensing course from an approved state vendor.

You are required to take 60 hours of pre-licensing education from a state-approved vendor. Taking a course from a state-approved school is faster and more affordable than pursuing a bachelor's degree in real estate.

Hawaii permits you to take the 60-hour pre-licensing course as an in-person learning program or an online course as long as it is with a state-approved school. The online option is the least expensive and fastest way to meet the state's education requirements.

Absolutely! Hawaii permits you to take the 60-hour pre-licensing course and an online course as long as it is through an approved vendor. An online course is faster and more affordable than pursuing a four-year degree in real estate.

While you can take the 60-hour pre-licensing course while you are still in high school, you will not be able to sit for the state licensing exam until you have a high school diploma or its equivalent. Your course completion certificate is good for two years.

Yes, the state of Hawaii does allow United States law school graduates to use their coursework as the equivalent of the 60-hour pre-licensing education.

Yes, Hawaii does accept college credits for the 60-hour pre-licensing course as long as you have received a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science in Real Estate or Business from an accredited college or university in the United States. You'll need to submit a copy of your college transcripts.

Yes, the 60-hour pre-licensing course is capped with a comprehensive final exam. You must pass this exam to earn your course completion certificate. Your course provider will tell you more about the length and content of the exam.

To earn your 60-hour pre-license course completion certificate, you must pass the final exam. Your course certificate will be valid for two years. RealEstateU students will find the course certificate by logging into their account after taking the final exam.

The exact number of questions on your pre-license course quizzes and exams varies based on the current section of the course. The course administrator will let you know how many questions are on the different quizzes and the final exam.

RealEstateU students will find the course completion certificate by logging into their account after taking the final exam. Remember, the certificate is valid for up to two years.

Here you will find the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs- Real Estate Branch approved education providers.

You will be unable to schedule and take the Hawaii state salesperson licensing exam without providing proof that you have completed the pre-license education requirement. You'll need to bring the course completion certificate with you to the exam site. You also need to turn this in with your licensing application.

The school does not notify the Hawaii Real Estate Branch that you have completed your pre-licensing education. It'll be up to you to provide the proof for your state licensing exam and through your license application.

Your Hawaii 60-hour pre-licensing course completion certificate is valid for two years from the date you pass the final exam.

You must be at least 18 years of age and have earned a high school diploma or its equivalent. Meet the state's education requirement, such as taking 60 hours of pre-licensing education from a state-certified school. Finally, pass the state licensing exam to receive your licensing application.

When you successfully pass the state licensing exam, you receive the Hawaii real estate salesperson license application at the PSI Testing Center. You'll need to use this application and its instructions to submit your license application within two years of passing the exam. Hawaii uses a paper application process.

No, the Hawaii Department of Consumer and commerce Affairs, Real Estate Commission, does not have an online application process at this time. You'll need to use the application handed to you at the PSI Testing Center when you pass the exam.

Your license application fee varies depending on when in Hawaii's licensing cycle you submit your application. Your licensing exam score report will have the specific licensing fee but you will need to pay. You could pay up to $293 for a Hawaii real estate salesperson license.

Make sure to include with your licensing application your pre-licensing education certificate or the education equivalency certificate. You may also need background documentation regarding any criminal convictions.

It is recommended that you file your license application as soon as you can after completing your state licensing exam. The sooner you get your license application into the Commission, the quicker your application will be approved and you can begin working as a licensed real estate salesperson.

All Hawaii license real estate salespersons must work under the supervision of a managing broker. You need to identify a broker as part of the licensing process.

Active real estate licenses say that you have been all of the state's licensing requirements, are authorized to assist with real estate transactions, and can be paid for your work. Inactive means you've met the requirements but you cannot assist with transactions or be compensated.

Start by downloading the license change form. You'll need to fill out the fields and select “Place License Inactive.” Follow all of the instructions and make sure you have your principal broker or broker-in-charge’s signature. Turn in the original to the Hawaii Real Estate Commission.

You receive an active Hawaii real estate salesperson's license by meeting all of the license requirements and working under the supervision of a Hawaii licensed broker. It's up to you to keep your license in good standing.

Reactivating your HI salesperson license required you to download the change form. Follow all the instructions and fill out the fields. You will check the box “Reactivate License.” If you have been inactive for one or more renewal periods, you must meet the continuing education hours. The fee for reactivation is $25.

While both licenses enable you to work in the real estate industry, A salesperson license means you must work under the supervision of a broker. A broker's license enables you to open up an independent business and hire employees to assist you with the real estate business.

Printable Hawaii real estate salesperson license certificates are available at no cost and can be downloaded online by using the MyPVL website.

The Hawaii Real Estate Commission is more likely to deny your license application if you have a criminal conviction such as a felony, misdemeanor, or court-martial, including convictions for DUI, drug abuse, tax liens, unpaid judgments, disciplinary action for licensing, or are currently serving parole or probation.

Felony convictions can disqualify you from receiving in Hawaii salesperson license. The HREC also does not look favorably on misdemeanor, court-martial, and convictions for DUI, drug abuse, unpaid judgments, tax liens, disciplinary action against the professional license, or if you are currently on parole or probation.

If you are uncertain at all about how your criminal history could impact your potential real estate license, start by requesting a preliminary judgment from the Hawaii Real Estate Commission. You will disclose your criminal history at this time and also again on your license application.

The official disclosure of any prior criminal activity occurs when you submit your license application. You can request a preliminary judgment from the Hawaii Real Estate Commission before you start the licensing process if you have concerns your application would be denied.

No, you don’t need to be fingerprinted to apply for your Hawaii real estate salesperson license.

In Hawaii, you must be at least 18 years old by the date of your licensing exam to get a real estate salesperson license. Note that this date will be well before you apply for your actual license.

Yes, you must have a high school diploma or its equivalent by the date you take the state licensing exam. Please note that this date as well before you apply for the actual license.

You can have a Hawaii real estate license if you are not a state resident as long as you are a US citizen or an alien authorized to work in the United States by the licensing exam date.

Active real estate licensees will be able to renew their licenses using the online renewal system. You will receive information and instructions In October of an even-numbered year. Log on to www.myPVL.com to complete the licensing renewal.

The license renewal fee for a Hawaii salesperson real estate license is $268.

Hawaii salesperson real estate licenses are valid for two years. All licenses renew on January of an odd-numbered year (2021, 2023, etc.) and expire on December 31 of the even-numbered year (2020, 2022, etc.).

It depends on when in the licensing cycle you received your initial license. If you receive your license in the odd-numbered year, you must meet the continuing education requirements of 20 hours. if you earned your license in an even-numbered year, you are deemed to have met your continuing education requirement.

All active Hawaii real estate salespersons must take 20 hours of continuing education within the two years preceding the licensing renewal. You must take two mandatory courses, part A and B, which are three hours each. The remaining 14 hours are elective credit hours.

You must follow the same steps as an active real estate licensee. Your license will expire on December 31 of each even-numbered year. You still need to submit a renewal application.

The Hawaii Real Estate Branch will notify you when the licensing renewal online portal is open and available for you to submit your application. All applications must be turned in by November 30 of the even-numbered year.

You may have to stop all real estate licensing activity until you are properly licensed. If your license is not renewed by January 1, and your license is forfeited, you have one year to submit a restoration memorandum, pay the required fees, penalties, and submit the required documents.

It depends on how long your license has been expired. If it's been expired less than a year, you'll need to submit proof of meeting the continuing education requirements and turn in a restoration memorandum. There are additional requirements if your license has been expired greater than a year.

Holding a Hawaii real estate salesperson license enables you to assist clients with the sale, purchase, or property management of Hawaii real estate And be paid for your work.

A real estate license is required anytime you assist someone with the sale, purchase, lease, or property management of Hawaii real estate and seek payment for your work. You do not need a license to represent yourself in a real estate transaction.

You need to notify the Real Estate Commission of the change. Download the change form, select “Change Broker,” and submit it to the Real Estate Commission. The fee is $10.

No, Hawaii does not offer reciprocity with any other state. However, you can qualify for an equivalency to the pre-license education requirement or the equivalency to the uniform examination.

If you hold a real estate salesperson license in another state, you could qualify for the Equivalency To The Pre-license Education requirement or Equivalency To The Uniform Examination. You’ll need to apply for these from the Hawaii Real Estate Commission.

You do not have to be a Hawaii resident to earn a real estate salesperson license. You need to follow all of the same steps as a resident licensee.

You must complete the following steps to earn your HI Salesperson’s license:
1) Show proof of education, such as completing 60-Hour HI Pre-license Salesperson Course 2) Apply to take the HI salesperson state exam 3) Pass the licensing exam 4) Submit a salesperson license application with verifying paperwork

In total, it can cost approximately $703 to earn your Hawaii real estate salesperson license. These costs are spread out over the entire licensing process and not paid all upfront. The fees also vary depending on when you apply for the license.

Earn your HI salesperson license in approx. 2 months.
1) Complete the 60-hour pre-license course online: 2-4 weeks.
2) Schedule and pass the HI state exam: 1-3 weeks.
3) Apply for your license. Time your application submission well before the next HREC meeting. 2-8 weeks.

You will primarily take to test during the process of earning your Hawaiian license. The first is the final exam during the 60-hour pre-licensing course. The second is the state licensing exam, which consists of a national and state section. You need to pass both of these to continue to the next step in the process.

No, Hawaii uses a paper application process. This is because you will receive your license application in person immediately upon successfully passing the state licensing exam. Hawaii personalizes the license application fees.

Yes, Real Estate U is a recently approved pre-license course provider. We offer the 60-hour course for $349.

No, you cannot schedule the Hawaii exam without taking the pre-license course. You will need to have a course completion certificate or the pre-licensing education equivalency certificate. You will need to present these at the testing center or you will be unable to take the exam.

Your pre-license course completion certificate or your pre-licensing education equivalency certificate is good for two years. You will want to schedule your salesperson exam before your two-year date expires.

The easiest and fastest way to schedule your salesperson licensing exam is to visit the PSI website to make an online reservation. All exams must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance. Alternatively, you can call 855-579-4640 to schedule your exam. You will need to create an account and pay the exam fee of $61.

The Hawaii real estate salesperson licensing exam costs $61 each time you take it. Testing vendor PSI accepts major credit cards.

You will directly pay PSI, the state’s exam provider, using a credit card. PSI accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover cards. All payment must be received in advance of the exam.

Registering online at www.PSIexams.com is the easiest and fastest way to register and schedule your Hawaiian real estate salesperson license exam. You can create an account within 30 minutes and be registered for the exam within an hour.

PSI operates examination sites in Hawaii at Honokaa, Honolulu, Kahului, Lihue. You can also submit an out-of-state request form found in the PSI Candidate Handbook to take the test on the mainland.

Yes, all license holders still need to take the state exam even if licensed in another state. Hawaii does not have reciprocity with any state. You can apply for Equivalency To The Uniform Section of the examination that enables you to skip the national section of the exam.

To update your Hawaii real estate state licensing exam appointment, either log in to the PSI website or call PSI and directly speak to a customer service representative. You can call PSI at 855-579-4640.

The Hawaii Salesperson Pre-licensure Exam consists of two sections. The National section asks 80 multiple-choice questions. The State section asks 50 multiple-choice questions. A passing score is at least 70% answered correctly.

You will be tested on national and state real estate-related content. Topics include property ownership, land use controls, financing, market analysis, property disclosures, and contracts. State-specific questions ask about professional practices in contact, contracts, land utilization, property management, and more.

No, you do not need to bring a calculator to the Hawaii state licensing exam. You will have access to an online calculator.

You will need to bring (2) forms of identification and your course completion certificate. One ID must be state or federal government-issued, like a driver’s license or passport. The secondary form can be another primary ID or something which contains your signature, like a credit or debit card.

PSI can accommodate testing modifications per the ADA. Anyone requesting accommodations must go to the PSI website and submit an accommodations request form with documentation from a medical authority or specialist about their limitations.

Smoking, eating, and drinking are not permitted in the exam room. Any personal belongings like wallets, keys, and small purses must be placed in secure storage. No electronic devices are permitted in the exam room.

Yes, you can take the Hawaii state real estate exam if you have not been hired by an employing broker.

Yes! Your exam results are only valid for two years. You are given the license application after passing the state exam.

You will receive your license application at the test center. You have two years to submit this application to the Hawaii real estate branch. With your application, you'll need to submit your original pre-license education equivalency certificate or the course completion certificate from your real estate school.

You can take the Hawaii real estate license exam an unlimited number of times as long as you do it within the two years stated on your course completion certificate date. You do need to wait 24 hours before rescheduling any exam.

The good news is you will know your exam results as soon as you finish the exam. The score will display on your testing screen, and the testing report will be emailed to you. You also walk away with a printed score report and your license application.

Yes, you can retake the Hawaii real estate salesperson licensing exam an unlimited number of times as long as you do so within the two years on your pre-licensing course completion certificate date.

You need to wait 24 hours before rescheduling any exam. Once that time is past, scheduling your retake is the same as scheduling the original test. Either go online to www.psiexams.com and log in to your account or call PSI at 855-579-4640. You need to pay the $61 exam fee again.

Each attempt of the Hawaii real estate licensing exam costs $61.

No, you can just retake the failed portion of the licensing exam. However, the exam fee is still $61.