Anyone who assists or desires to assist others in the sale, leasing, management, or exchange of real estate must hold at least a real estate salesperson’s license. Certain criminal convictions may prevent individuals from receiving or retaining a real estate license. If the applicant has prior convictions, outstanding tax obligations, etc., may contact the Real Estate Branch for information on filing a “Preliminary decision” application, PRIOR to registering for the prelicense course. In some cases, a prior history of convictions, judgments, tax obligations, etc. may affect obtaining a real estate license.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age by the licensing examination date. Applicants must be either a United States citizen, a United States national, or an alien authorized to work in the United States by the examination date. For a license to be issued, an applicant must provide his/her social security number, or the application will be deemed deficient and will not be processed further. Applicants must possess a reputation for or record of competency, honesty, truthfulness, financial integrity, and fair dealing.
All pre-license students must create a
MyPVL account with the Hawaii Real Estate Branch and register with the prelicense school. Course completion information is posted directly to the student’s MyPVL account through the Real Estate Branch website within 10 days of course completion. Visit the following website for help creating a MyPVL account:
https://login.ehawaii.gov/lala/video-transcript1.lalaSalesperson license applicants must complete the salesperson Commission approved prelicense course given in Hawaii (including passing the course final exam) or apply for and obtain a “Prelicensing Education Equivalency – Real Estate” to be eligible to take the licensing examination administered by PSI.