Who regulates real estate licenses in Hawaii?

Real estate licensing in Hawaii is overseen by the Hawaii Real Estate Commission (HREC). This agency issues licenses, sets education requirements, and handles renewals and complaints.

How do I contact the HREC?

Phone: (808) 586-2643. Address: 335 Merchant Street, Room 333, Honolulu, HI 96813. Website: https://cca.hawaii.gov/reb.

What license types does Hawaii issue?

Hawaii issues the following real estate license types: Salesperson, Broker. Each has its own education and experience requirements — confirm the current rules with the commission.

State Regulator

Hawaii Real Estate Commission

Who regulates your license in Hawaii, how to reach them, and where to verify official requirements. This is a free resource — not a course page.

About the Hawaii Real Estate Commission

Your Hawaii real estate license is issued and regulated by the Hawaii Real Estate Commission (HREC). This agency sets the education and exam requirements, processes applications and renewals, maintains the public license lookup, and enforces the rules that protect consumers. Click2CE is an education provider — for any official action (applying, renewing, filing a complaint, or verifying a license) you work directly with the HREC.

Regulator: Hawaii Real Estate Commission (HREC)

Address: 335 Merchant Street, Room 333, Honolulu, HI 96813

Phone: (808) 586-2643

Website: cca.hawaii.gov/reb

License Types in Hawaii

Salesperson
Broker

Exam retake policy: You may retake the exam after a waiting period. Contact PSI for scheduling availability.

Official Resources & Portals

Links to the official HREC systems for applying, renewing, verifying a license, and scheduling your exam. Where a direct link is not yet listed, use the HREC website and verify the current process with the commission.

HREC Official WebsiteApplications, rules, and announcements

Licensing application portal: Not listed yet — check the HREC website and verify with the commission.

License renewal portal: Not listed yet — check the HREC website and verify with the commission.

Candidate handbook: Not listed yet — check the HREC website and verify with the commission.

Forms & applications: Not listed yet — check the HREC website and verify with the commission.

Approved schools list: Not listed yet — check the HREC website and verify with the commission.

License lookup: Not listed yet — check the HREC website and verify with the commission.

State exam schedulingAdministered by PSI

Fingerprinting & background check

Confirm whether a fingerprint background check is required directly with the HREC.

All Hawaii forms & official links Hawaii education hub

Requirements are summarized for general guidance and can change without notice. Always confirm the current rules, hours, fees, and deadlines directly with your state real estate commission before enrolling or renewing.

Verify directly with the state real estate commission before relying on this.

Last reviewed: June 25, 2026