• HAWAII REAL ESTATE PRE-LICENSE

Get Your Hawaii Real Estate License

Complete 60 hours of pre-license education approved by the Hawaii Real Estate Commission, pass the state exam, and affiliate with a licensed broker to activate your salesperson license.

60 hours required

Updated October 19, 2026 · Official source: Hawaii Real Estate Branch

Hawaii pre-license requirements at a glance

Education
60-hour Hawaii salesperson prelicensing course
Certificate
School completion certificates are valid for 2 years
State exam
Given by PSI
Application
Submit within 2 years of passing the exam
Active status
Must be associated with an active Hawaii brokerage

Source: Hawaii Real Estate Commission: Steps to Becoming a Licensed Salesperson

Compare Hawaii Pre-License Courses

Hawaii 60-Hour The Basics Package

$399

60 Hours

60-hour Hawaii pre-license course from Colibri Real Estate.

The Basics – 60-Hour Pre-License

$399

60 Hours

State-required 60-hour pre-license course with live instructor support and Pass or Don't Pay Guarantee.

Exam Preparation – 60-Hour Pre-License

$499

60 Hours

Pre-license course plus comprehensive exam prep tools including simulated exams, flashcards, and study guides.

Exam Preparation Plus – 60-Hour Pre-License

$569

60 Hours

Everything in Exam Preparation plus exclusive instructor-led Q&A sessions to maximize exam readiness.

Ultimate Learning – 60-Hour Pre-License

$679

60 Hours

The complete package — everything in Exam Preparation Plus, with a printed textbook and career-launch resources.

60-Hr. HI Salesperson Pre-Licensing Course Only Package

$419

60-Hr. HI Salesperson Pre-Licensing Premium Package

$789

60-Hr. HI Salesperson Pre-Licensing Standard Package

$519

60-Hr. HI Salesperson Pre-Licensing Value Package

$595

80-Hr. HI Broker Pre-Licensing Premium Package

$839

80-Hr. HI Broker Pre-Licensing Standard Package

$699

Getting a Hawaii real estate license: common questions

How many hours of pre-license education does Hawaii require?

A 60-hour Hawaii salesperson prelicensing course from a registered prelicense school.

How long is my course certificate valid?

Two years from the date it's issued.

How long do I have to apply after passing?

Two years from passing the Hawaii salesperson exam.

Can I get credit for a license from another state?

If you hold a current license in another state and passed its uniform exam, you may apply for an equivalency to the uniform section. You still need a Hawaii school certificate or an education equivalency to sit for the exam.

Source: Hawaii Real Estate Commission: Steps to Becoming a Licensed Salesperson