When to disclose any prior criminal activity to the HI Commission?

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.