Real Estate License Renewal in Hawaii (2026)

Real Estate license renewal in Hawaii is handled by the Hawaii Real Estate Commission (Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Professional and Vocational Licensing Division), which requires Real Estate Agent (Salesperson)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 Real Estate renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Real estate salesperson licenses are renewed on a two-year (biennial) cycle and expire on December 31 of each even-numbered year (next expiration December 31, 2026). The Commission's filing deadline is November 30 of the even-numbered year to ensure receipt of the pocket card by January 1; the online renewal system stays open through 11:59 pm on December 31. A license not renewed before it expires automatically forfeits on the following January 1 of the odd-numbered year.
CE hours required	20 hours
Renewal fee	$268.00
Online renewal	Yes
Governing body	Hawaii Real Estate Commission (Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Professional and Vocational Licensing Division)

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Continuing-education requirements for Real Estates in Hawaii

To renew on active status, salespersons must complete 20 hours of continuing education per biennium: mandatory Core Course Part A (3 hours) and Part B (3 hours), plus 14 hours of elective credit. All courses must come from the Commission's approved provider list. First-renewal exception: individuals who received their salesperson license during the current renewal (even-numbered) year are deemed to have met the CE requirement and are not required to complete the 20 hours for that first renewal.

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How to renew your Real Estate license in Hawaii

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Hawaii Real Estate Commission (Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Professional and Vocational Licensing Division) portal.
Complete the required 20 CE hours.
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: Renewal is done online through the MyPVL system at pvl.ehawaii.gov/mypvl (an ehawaii.gov account is required); paper applications are available on request. Salesperson renewal fee verified as $268 on the official DCCA Real Estate Branch fee schedule (the $382/$282 odd/even-year amounts are initial application fees, not renewal). The official pages reviewed do not publish a single fixed late/restoration fee for a forfeited salesperson license, so late_fee is left null. Hawaii does not appear to use CE Broker; CE compliance is tracked via Commission-approved providers, so uses_ce_tracking is null. The re_renew-faq page returned 404 on direct fetch but its content was retrievable; the live FAQ URL is cca.hawaii.gov/reb/re_renew-faq/.

Real Estate license renewal in Hawaii: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my Real Estate license in Hawaii?

Hawaii Real Estate licenses renew every 24 months. Real estate salesperson licenses are renewed on a two-year (biennial) cycle and expire on December 31 of each even-numbered year (next expiration December 31, 2026). The Commission's filing deadline is November 30 of the even-numbered year to ensure receipt of the pocket card by January 1; the online renewal system stays open through 11:59 pm on December 31. A license not renewed before it expires automatically forfeits on the following January 1 of the odd-numbered year.

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

Approximately 20 continuing-education hours per cycle. To renew on active status, salespersons must complete 20 hours of continuing education per biennium: mandatory Core Course Part A (3 hours) and Part B (3 hours), plus 14 hours of elective credit. All courses must come from the Commission's approved provider list. First-renewal exception: individuals who received their salesperson license during the current renewal (even-numbered) year are deemed to have met the CE requirement and are not required to complete the 20 hours for that first renewal. Confirm the current requirement with the Hawaii Real Estate Commission (Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Professional and Vocational Licensing Division).

Can I renew my Hawaii Real Estate license online?

Yes — Hawaii offers online renewal through the Hawaii Real Estate Commission (Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Professional and Vocational Licensing Division). Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my Hawaii Real Estate license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. Late or reactivation fees may apply. Contact the Hawaii Real Estate Commission (Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Professional and Vocational Licensing Division) promptly if your license has lapsed.

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