How to renew your real estate license in Hawaii
Hawaii real estate licenses must be renewed every two years through the Hawaii Real Estate Commission and the Professional and Vocational Licensing Division (PVL). To maintain an active Hawaii real estate license, Salespersons and Brokers must complete continuing education requirements, submit a renewal application through the MyPVL portal, and pay the required renewal fees before the renewal deadline.
Hawaii real estate license renewal steps
Hawaii real estate licenses renew every two years. All real estate licenses expire on December 31 of even-numbered years, with renewal applications due by November 30. The online renewal system becomes available beginning October 19 of the renewal year.
Step 1
Complete your continuing education requirements
Before renewing your license, complete all required continuing education.
Hawaii continuing education requirements: 20 hours
Continuing education topics may include:
- Fair housing and anti-discrimination laws
- Ethics and professional conduct
- Hawaii real estate law updates
- Risk management
- Contract law and disclosures
- Condominium projects and association management
New salesperson licensee continuing education exemption
Salesperson licensees who receive a new Hawaii license during the renewal year are exempt from continuing education for that renewal cycle if they renew by the application deadline.
Important continuing education reminders:
- Continuing education must be completed before renewing on active status
- Failure to complete CE before renewal results in inactive renewal status
- Duplicate continuing education courses may not be repeated within two consecutive two-year periods
- Licensees should verify completed courses through their MyPVL account
Pro Tip: Complete your continuing education several weeks before the renewal deadline to avoid reporting delays and inactive status issues.
Step 2
Access your MyPVL account and submit your renewal application
Hawaii real estate license renewals are completed through the MyPVL online licensing system.
Before renewing, licensees should verify:
- Personal information is accurate
- Continuing education records are complete
- License status is current
Paper renewal applications are also available through the Professional and Vocational Licensing Division for licensees who choose not to renew online.
Step 3
Pay your renewal fee and confirm your license status
Current Hawaii renewal fees include:
- Salesperson renewal fee: $268
- Broker renewal fee: $268
Late renewals submitted after November 30 may incur a $25 late-filing penalty fee.
Licenses not successfully renewed before January 1 of the following odd-numbered year become forfeited. Licensees with forfeited licenses may not conduct real estate activity or receive compensation for licensed activity.
After submitting renewal:
- Save your payment confirmation
- Verify your updated license status through MyPVL
- Confirm your expiration date reflects the next licensing biennium
Quick renewal facts
Here are a few additional renewal details to keep in mind before submitting your application.
- Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
- License expiration date: December 31 of even-numbered years
- Renewal application deadline: November 30 of the renewal year
- Online renewal opens: October 19 of the renewal year
- Continuing education requirement: 20 hours
- New salesperson CE exemption available: Yes, for certain first-year licensees
- Salesperson renewal fee: $268
- Broker renewal fee: $268
- Late filing penalty fee: $25
- Online renewal available: Yes
- Inactive license renewal available: Yes
What happens if your Hawaii real estate license expires?
Hawaii licensees who fail to renew before the forfeiture deadline lose the ability to legally practice real estate until restoration requirements are completed.
Licenses forfeited less than one year
A forfeited Hawaii license may generally be restored by submitting a written restoration application, paying applicable fees and penalties, and submitting required documentation.
Licenses forfeited more than one year but less than four years
Licensees must also complete one of the following:
- 30 hours of elective continuing education, or
- The prelicensing course for the forfeited license level, or
- The prelicensing examination for the forfeited license level
Licenses forfeited more than four years but less than five years
Licensees must pass the prelicensing examination for the forfeited license level.
Licenses forfeited longer than five years
After five years, the forfeited license is automatically terminated. The individual must apply again as a new salesperson applicant. Former broker licensees must restart as salespersons if restoration deadlines are missed.
Continue growing beyond renewal requirements
A Colibri Real Estate CE Membership gives you access to continuing education, career development resources, and professional growth opportunities designed to support you beyond your next renewal.
Depending on your membership level, benefits may include:
- Unlimited access to state-approved continuing education courses in Hawaii
- Learning Snacks with short trainings, templates, checklists, and business resources
- Discounts on certifications like Certified Negotiation Expert, Certified Buyer Agent Expert, and Real Estate AI Specialist (Included FREE in a Pro or Premier package)
- AI MasterTracks training focused on using AI for lead generation, client communication, marketing workflows, and repeat business strategies
Whether you’re focused on staying compliant, building expertise, or growing your business, a Colibri Real Estate CE Membership helps you continue building momentum throughout your real estate career.
Are you licensed in multiple states? Multi-state membership options are available!
Colibri Real Estate also offers CE packages and individual courses for Hawaii real estate professionals.
FAQs
Renewal applications must generally be submitted by November 30 of the renewal year.
Yes. Hawaii real estate licenses may be renewed online through the MyPVL portal beginning October 19 of the renewal year.
Licensees who fail to complete continuing education before renewal may only renew on inactive status.
Yes, depending on how long the license has been forfeited.
Additional education, examination, and restoration requirements may apply depending on how long the license has been forfeited.
The license is automatically terminated, and the individual must apply again as a new salesperson applicant.
Former broker licensees must restart as salespersons if restoration deadlines are missed.
Licensees may review completed continuing education courses through their MyPVL account under the RECE tab.
Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It’s ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure they are meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.