Insurance License Renewal in Hawaii (2026)

Insurance license renewal in Hawaii is handled by the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA), Insurance Division, which requires Insurance Producer (Agent)s to renew every 24 months. Below are the renewal deadline rule, continuing-education (CE) hours, fees, and a direct link to the official renewal page — last verified 2026-06-01. This is an unofficial guide; always confirm the details with the board before you file.

Hawaii Insurance renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Resident producer licenses renew biennially (every two years), with the expiration/renewal date tied to the licensee's birth month. CE must be completed no later than 15 days before the renewal due date so completion reports reach the Insurance Division in time.
CE hours required	24 hours
Renewal fee	$100.00
Online renewal	Yes
CE tracking system	NIPR
Governing body	Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA), Insurance Division

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Continuing-education requirements for Insurances in Hawaii

24 credit hours per biennial cycle, including 3 hours of ethics training or insurance laws and rules. Line allocation: producers holding both major lines need 10 hours in Life or Accident/Health and 11 hours in Property/Casualty/Surety (plus the 3 ethics hours); single-track producers need 21 hours in their line (Life/Health or Property/Casualty) plus the 3 ethics hours. Line-specific add-ons: a one-time 4-hour Annuity Best Interest certification course is required before selling annuities, and 3 hours of NFIP-standard flood training each renewal period is required to sell flood insurance.

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How to renew your Insurance license in Hawaii

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA), Insurance Division portal.
Complete the required 24 CE hours and confirm they appear in NIPR.
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: Renewals are processed electronically through NIPR (LicenseHub); paper applications are not accepted. The official DCCA fee schedule lists the resident individual producer renewal fee at $100 (initial $150). The "late fee" reflects the $300 charge to reapply within one year of nonrenewal per the official fee schedule; reapplying within one year of surrender is $100, and after one year of inactivation you must apply as a new applicant ($150). License exams are administered by Pearson VUE. Sources differ on the exact day of the birth month the license expires (some cite the last day of the birth month, others the 16th); only the biennial, birth-month basis is confidently verifiable on official pages, so the specific day is left unspecified. CE compliance is a statutory prerequisite for renewal (HRS 431:9A-124).

Insurance license renewal in Hawaii: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my Insurance license in Hawaii?

Hawaii Insurance licenses renew every 24 months. Resident producer licenses renew biennially (every two years), with the expiration/renewal date tied to the licensee's birth month. CE must be completed no later than 15 days before the renewal due date so completion reports reach the Insurance Division in time.

How many CE hours are required to renew an Insurance license in Hawaii?

Approximately 24 continuing-education hours per cycle. 24 credit hours per biennial cycle, including 3 hours of ethics training or insurance laws and rules. Line allocation: producers holding both major lines need 10 hours in Life or Accident/Health and 11 hours in Property/Casualty/Surety (plus the 3 ethics hours); single-track producers need 21 hours in their line (Life/Health or Property/Casualty) plus the 3 ethics hours. Line-specific add-ons: a one-time 4-hour Annuity Best Interest certification course is required before selling annuities, and 3 hours of NFIP-standard flood training each renewal period is required to sell flood insurance. Confirm the current requirement with the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA), Insurance Division.

Can I renew my Hawaii Insurance license online?

Yes — Hawaii offers online renewal through the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA), Insurance Division. Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my Hawaii Insurance license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. A late fee of about $300 may apply. Contact the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA), Insurance Division promptly if your license has lapsed.

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