Hawaii Real Estate License
Licensing requirements for Hawaii brokerage firms.
A business entity offering real estate brokerage services to the public typically must register with the real estate commission before conducting business activity. For assistance with licensing, please contact us to learn about our software and managed license services.
Company Licenses
Hawaii Real Estate Company Licenses
Hawaii Real Estate Branch Office Registration
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | If registering in an odd-numbered year: $382. If registering in an even-numbered year: $282. |
| Penalties: | A $25 service charge shall be assessed for payments that are dishonored for any reason. |
Hawaii Real Estate Broker Company License
| Agency: | Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs - Real Estate Branch |
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| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Yes |
| Ownership Requirements: | If a trade name is used, the trade name must first be registered with the Business Registration Division |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
| Requirement Notes: | The applicant's name must be exactly as registered with the Business Registration Division, Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. The application must be certified by an officer of a corporation, general partner of a partnership or LLP, or manager or member of an LLC AND by the principal broker. An officer of a corporation, general partner of a partnership or LLP, or manager or member of an LLC, and the principal broker shall certify that the information provided is true and correct by signing the application. Include a change form for the principal broker. If the principal broker is currently associated with a broker, the change form should show a release and sign-on to the applicant. If the principal broker is currently inactive, the change form should show a reactivation and sign on to the applicant. No change form fee for the category "Change of/to Principal Broker" is required. |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | Depends on when you register: $486 for registering in the first year of the biennium or $349 for registering in the second year. |
| Notes: | Only one branch office is required to be registered per island. |
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Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $343 |
| Due: | By November 30 of even-numbered years. |
Individual Licenses
Hawaii Individual Real Estate Licenses
Hawaii Real Estate Broker License
| Agency: | Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs - Real Estate Branch |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Agency Fee: | $382 if applying during an odd-numbered year and $282 if applying during an even-numbered year. |
| Notes: | Applications for license are distributed at the test site to candidates who pass the examination. |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $268 |
| Due: | By November 30 of even-numbered years. |
Hawaii Real Estate Salesperson License
| Agency: | Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs - Real Estate Branch |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Agency Fee: | $382 if applying during an odd-numbered year and $282 if applying during an even-numbered year. |
| Notes: | Applications for license are distributed at the test site to candidates who pass the examination. |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $268 |
| Due: | By November 30 of even-numbered years. |
Learn about real estate licensing in other states:
Associate Broker - Associate brokers are qualified to work independently as a broker, but choose to work under the authority of a designated broker.
On-Site Manager - A broker or salesperson who oversees the operations of a branch office under the authority of the designated broker.
Qualifying Broker/Designated Broker - An experienced and licensed real estate broker responsible for management and operation of a real estate firm.
Real Estate - Land, buildings, and their permanent improvements and fixtures. Also called "real property" in contrast to personal property.
Real Estate Agent - This term refers generally to any licensed real estate professional.
Reciprocity - Reciprocity makes it easier for out-of-state real estate firms to gain approval to operate in a foreign state by streamlining some licensing requirements.
Association of Real Estate License Law Officials (ARELLO)
Offers a license verification database accross 43 jurisdictions.
NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association Agencies
Aid education, research, and advocacy efforts in the real estate industry.
National Association of Realtors
Real estate trade organization that provides information and resources for development of the real estate industry.
Urban Land Institute
Research and education association concerned with responsible land use and creating sustainable communities.
