• HAWAII REAL ESTATE POST-LICENSE

Hawaii Real Estate First-Renewal CE

Hawaii does not require a separate post-license course. At your first renewal, complete the standard 20 hours of CE including the mandatory Core Course required by the Hawaii Real Estate Commission.

20 hours required

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

Hawaii first renewal at a glance

Post-license course
None. Hawaii has no separate post-licensing requirement
Licensed in an even-numbered year
Deemed to have met CE if you renew by November 30 that year
Licensed in an odd-numbered year
20 hours of CE for your first renewal
Active status
Requires association with an active Hawaii brokerage

Source: Hawaii Real Estate Commission: Prelicense Curricula and Continuing Education Requirements · Hawaii Real Estate Commission: Steps to Becoming a Licensed Salesperson

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Hawaii CE Package

$45

Kaplan's Hawaii first-renewal CE package covers all required mandatory and elective hours with flexible online access.

Hawaii first renewal: common questions

Does Hawaii require post-licensing education?

No. Hawaii has no post-license course. Whether you need CE for your first renewal depends on when you were licensed.

Do I need CE for my first renewal?

If you were licensed in an even-numbered year and renew by November 30 of that year, you're deemed to have met the CE requirement. Otherwise you need the 20 hours.

What CE applies after that?

20 hours each biennium: 6 hours of core and 14 elective hours.

Source: Hawaii Real Estate Commission: Prelicense Curricula and Continuing Education Requirements · Hawaii Real Estate Commission: Steps to Becoming a Licensed Salesperson