How to get your Hawaii real estate license

The steps, in order.

1. 01

   Confirm eligibility

   Check age, education, background review and other requirements with the regulator.

2. 02

   Complete approved education

   Confirm the current 60 hours education requirement and approved providers. LicenseIQ does not replace required prelicensing education.

3. 03

   Apply and schedule

   Follow the regulator’s application and testing authorization sequence; submit required documents and fees. Exact sequencing varies.

4. 04

   Prepare and take the exam

   Use the PSI candidate handbook for check-in, accommodations, allowed materials and current scoring.

5. 05

   Complete license issuance

   After passing, complete remaining regulator requirements. Do not practice until the license is issued and active.

6. 06

   Maintain your license

   Verify post-license education, renewal deadlines and continuing education with the regulator.

What’s on the state portion?

Topics from your LicenseIQ state course; the official exam outline controls.

• Hawaii License Law, the Commission, and Brokerage Supervision4 lessons
• Agency Disclosure, Trust Accounts, Advertising, and Licensee Conduct4 lessons
• Ascertaining and Disclosing Material Facts (HRS Chapter 508D)3 lessons
• Types of Ownership and Land Utilization3 lessons
• Title, Recording, Conveyance Tax, HARPTA, and Foreclosure4 lessons
• Property Management and the Residential Landlord-Tenant Code (HRS 521)3 lessons
• Contracts, Financing, Escrow and Closing, and Hawaii Fair Housing3 lessons

Try three practice questions.