Real Estate Broker / Hawaii
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Hawaii Real Estate Broker License Requirements

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Official regulator records behind the requirements, fees, and renewal cycle for this license.

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What the Hawaii data shows for Real Estate Brokers

Hawaii sets the entry bar for real estate brokers at 226 training hours and a passing score on State Real Estate Broker Exam, with 2 years of supervised work experience expected. A background check is a standard part of the process, and applicants must be 18 or older. The credential is administered under Hawaii's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Broker Pre-License Coursework".

Budget $326 to get started, plus $267 at each renewal on a 2-year cycle. Renewal isn't the end of the cost: 16 hours of continuing education are due every 2-year cycle, a recurring time commitment worth planning for.

On reciprocity, real estate brokers should know: Reciprocal agreements vary significantly by state.

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
36/100
Real Estate Broker · Hawaii

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training B-
226 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$326
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$134/yr
$267 every 2 years
Continuing Education C+
8.0 hrs/yr
16 hours every 2 years
Experience Required F
2 years
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Hawaii

Education / Training Hours
Broker Pre-License Coursework
226 hours
Exam Requirement
State Real Estate Broker Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$326
Renewal Fee
$267
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
16 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years
Work Experience Required
2 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Hawaii licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Real Estate Broker in Hawaii? ▼
Hawaii requires 226 education/training hours, passing an exam (State Real Estate Broker Exam), and an initial fee of $326. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as a Real Estate Broker in Hawaii? ▼
Certification as a real estate broker in Hawaii means clearing the state's checklist: 226 hours of education plus 2 years of work experience, and a passing exam score. The Hawaii licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Real Estate Broker license to Hawaii from another state? ▼
Here's how reciprocity typically plays out for real estate brokers: Reciprocal agreements vary significantly by state. Many occupations are additionally covered by interstate licensing compacts that ease cross-state moves. Check with the Hawaii licensing board for how this applies to you.
Does Hawaii require a background check for Real Estate Broker licensing? ▼
Hawaii does require a background check before issuing a real estate broker license. What counts as disqualifying, and how it's reviewed, is up to the state licensing board.
What are the continuing education requirements for Real Estate Broker in Hawaii? ▼
To stay licensed as a real estate broker in Hawaii, plan on 16 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $267.

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What to do with this real estate broker license

Real Estate Broker in Hawaii, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a real estate broker-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Hawaii's real estate broker requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Real Estate Broker in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state real estate broker license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Hawaii's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Hawaii overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Hawaii licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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