Hawaii real estate license and CE requirements
What the Hawaii Real Estate Commission (Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs) asks of licensees, with a link to the official source for every figure.
Last reviewed October 15, 2026. Next review due October 2027.
Hawaii renews every license on the same schedule, with all licenses expiring December 31 of even-numbered years and renewal filings due by November 30. Each biennium requires 20 hours: a Commission-designated core course in two 3-hour parts, plus 14 elective hours.
Timing matters with the core course. The prior biennium's version is offered only through May 31 of odd-numbered years, and a Hawaii licensee who misses it takes 20 elective hours instead. A salesperson licensed in an even-numbered year who renews by November 30 of that year is treated as having met the requirement.
Hawaii at a glance
| Licensing body | Hawaii Real Estate Commission (Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs) |
|---|---|
| License levels | Salesperson and broker |
| Salesperson CE | 20 hours every 2 yearsRequired topics: Commission-designated core course, Parts A and B (3 hrs each, 6 hrs total), plus 14 elective hrs |
| Broker CE | 20 hours every 2 yearsRequired topics: Commission-designated core course, Parts A and B (3 hrs each, 6 hrs total), plus 14 elective hrs |
| Post-license education | None stated in the sources we checked. Check with the Hawaii Real Estate Commission (Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs) if you are newly licensed. |
| Renewal | All licenses expire December 31 of each even-numbered year; the renewal filing deadline is November 30 of even-numbered years. |
| Source | Hawaii Real Estate Commission official page, checked October 15, 2026 |
Rules change. The Hawaii Real Estate Commission (Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs) is the only authority on what you need to renew; where this page and the official source disagree, the official source is right. Blank figures say "Check with the Hawaii Real Estate Commission (Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs)" because we could not confirm them from an official source.
Optional professional development
Once your CE is done, these ACI designations go deeper on the same ground as parts of the Hawaii requirements. They are voluntary, they are not CE, and you never need them to keep your license.
Advanced Real Estate Negotiator
The negotiation playbook that protects your clients and your commission.
Optional depth beyond licensing topics: the AREN is a practical playbook for negotiating offers and counters.
Certified AI Real Estate Expert
Use AI and modern tools to write, market and serve clients in less time.
Optional depth beyond licensing topics: the CAIRE covers using AI tools responsibly in daily work.
Certified Buyer Consultation Specialist
Run the buyer consultation, sign the agreement and defend your fee.
The CBCS covers the buyer consultation, written buyer agreements and compensation conversations in depth.
Questions about Hawaii
How many CE hours does a Hawaii salesperson need?
20 hours every 2 years, according to the Hawaii Real Estate Commission (Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs) (checked October 15, 2026). Required topics: Commission-designated core course, Parts A and B (3 hrs each, 6 hrs total), plus 14 elective hrs.
How many CE hours does a Hawaii broker need?
20 hours every 2 years, according to the Hawaii Real Estate Commission (Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs) (checked October 15, 2026). Required topics: Commission-designated core course, Parts A and B (3 hrs each, 6 hrs total), plus 14 elective hrs.
Do ACI designations count toward Hawaii CE?
No. Agent Certification Institute designations are voluntary professional credentials, not continuing-education credit. They are not approved by the Hawaii Real Estate Commission (Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs) and do not satisfy any part of Hawaii's CE, post-license or renewal requirements.