How do I renew an inactive HI real estate license?

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.