How to get a Hawaii real estate license
Hawaii real estate salesperson exam requirements: hours, vendor, national vs state portions, and how to prepare for the licensing exam — from the official commission.
- Salesperson hours
- 60
- Broker requirement
- 80 classroom hours of broker pre-license education plus at least 3 years of active experience (within the preceding 5 years) as a licensed salesperson under a Hawaii broker
- Exam vendor
- PSI
- Exam structure
- 130 scored items: Uniform/national portion 80 items (150 min) + Hawaii state portion 50 items (90 min), scored separately (combined sitting option totals 240 min)
- Passing
- 70% on each portion (56/80 national, 35/50 state)
Preparing for the Hawaii exam
PrepTempo's Salesperson and Broker courses cover the national portion — property, contracts, financing, agency, and practice — which is the same in Hawaii and the larger share of the exam. Study your Hawaii state-law portion from the commission on top of the core.
Hawaii real estate license FAQ
How many hours are required for a Hawaii real estate license?
60
What does the Hawaii real estate salesperson exam cover?
130 scored items: Uniform/national portion 80 items (150 min) + Hawaii state portion 50 items (90 min), scored separately (combined sitting option totals 240 min)
How do I become a realtor in Hawaii?
Complete required pre-license education (60), pass the licensing exam (PSI; 130 scored items: Uniform/national portion 80 items (150 min) + Hawaii state portion 50 items (90 min), scored separately (combined sitting option totals 240 min)), meet any broker affiliation rules, and apply through the Hawaii real estate commission. PrepTempo covers the national exam portion with free sample questions and free Chapter 1.
Official sources
Educational information only, researched July 2026 — not legal or licensing advice. Requirements change; confirm with the Hawaii real-estate commission. PrepTempo is not affiliated with any state commission or exam vendor.