How to Get a Real estate appraiser License in Hawaii (2026)

Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Professional and Vocational Licensing

Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Professional and Vocational Licensing

Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs – Director

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Open the official agency page

https://www.cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/programs/realestateappraiser/

Real Estate Appraiser Program

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Open the official agency page

https://www.cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/programs/realestateappraiser/application_publications/

Application Forms, Requirements, Fees and Instructions

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Hawaii credentials include real estate appraiser trainee, state licensed appraiser and certified residential appraiser.

Hawaii credentials include real estate appraiser trainee, state licensed appraiser and certified residential appraiser.

Real Estate Appraiser License Types Certified General Appraiser Certified Residential Appraiser State Licensed Appraiser Real Estate Appraiser Trainee

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All credential candidates must undergo a background check.

All credential candidates must undergo a background check.

all candidates for a real property appraiser credential must undergo a background check.

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Licensed/certified issuance fees after application approval: $444 in an even-numbered year or $293 in an odd-numbered year, including the listed license, compliance-fund and registry charges.

Licensed/certified issuance fees after application approval: $444 in an even-numbered year or $293 in an odd-numbered year, including the listed license, compliance-fund and registry charges.

For license issued in the first year of the biennium (Even-numbered years), pay ... $444 ... For license issued in the second year of the biennium (Odd-numbered years), pay ... $293

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The published on-time renewal schedule lists $302 for active licensed or certified appraisers and $75 for trainees.

The published on-time renewal schedule lists $302 for active licensed or certified appraisers and $75 for trainees.

Real Estate Appraisers - All (CGA, CRA, SLA) – active status $302.00 ... Real Estate Appraiser Trainee (REAT) $75.00

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State licensed: 1,000 hours in at least six months. Certified residential: 1,500 hours in at least 12 months. Experience starts counting at trainee registration, not the employment start date.

State licensed: 1,000 hours in at least six months. Certified residential: 1,500 hours in at least 12 months. Experience starts counting at trainee registration, not the employment start date.

the Hawaii Real Estate Advisory Committee starts counting the experience requirement from the date of registration as an appraiser trainee and not the date you were hired or began employment. ... State Licensed Appraiser (SLA) 1000 hours in no fewer than six (6) months Certified Residential Appraiser (CRA) 1500 hours in no fewer than twelve (12) months

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Complete education and experience before taking the National Examination.

Complete education and experience before taking the National Examination.

National Examination – All education and experience must be completed prior to taking the National Examination.

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State licensed applicants have no college-level education requirement.

State licensed applicants have no college-level education requirement.

State Licensed Appraiser (SLA) No College-Level Education

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$25

25

ATTACH the non-refundable application fee of $25.

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Endorsement is available at the same credential level held in another state. The applicant must be in good standing in every state, verified through the National Registry.

Endorsement is available at the same credential level held in another state. The applicant must be in good standing in every state, verified through the National Registry.

You may only apply for the same level license/certificate type as the state you currently hold a license/certificate. ... Verification of good standing in all states listed will be done through the National Registry. You must be in good standing in every state to obtain a license/certificate in Hawaii.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Licensed and certified appraisers must take the 7-hour USPAP update every two calendar years.

Licensed and certified appraisers must take the 7-hour USPAP update every two calendar years.

All licensed and certified appraisers must take the 7-hour USPAP update course every two calendar years.

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