Real Estate License from Hawaii to New York: Does It Transfer? (2026)
Last verified: 2026-07-21 · source: New York State Department of State, Division of Licensing Services ↗
No — New York has no reciprocity or endorsement path for Hawaii real estate license holders. You must apply to the New York State Department of State, Division of Licensing Services as a new applicant and meet New York's full licensing requirements, including its exams.
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There is no transfer mechanism from Hawaii into New York — not because of anything about Hawaii; New York recognizes no state's licenses. The path is the new-applicant track with your experience as an accelerant: the pre-license education can usually be completed online before you move, the exam draws on knowledge you use daily, and your transaction history means the coursework reads as review. Budget months, not weeks, and start the education first.
What changes, Hawaii → New York
| Hawaii (current) | New York (destination) | |
|---|---|---|
| Training hours | 60 | 77 |
| Application fee | $50–$100 (Each equivalency application is $50 non-refundable (education equivalency; optional uniform-section equivalency adds $50). Separate from the PSI exam fee and the salesperson license fee of $382 (odd-numbered year) or $282 (even-numbered year).) | $65 (Initial salesperson application/license fee. Separate: $15 written exam scheduling fee via eAccessNY.) |
| Processing time | Not stated for equivalency processing; equivalency certificates are valid two years once granted | NYDOS does not publish an application processing-time range. |
| Licensing authority | Hawaii Real Estate Commission (DCCA Professional and Vocational Licensing Division) | New York State Department of State, Division of Licensing Services |
The destination column is what you must satisfy — New York sets the rules for this move.
Step by step
- Review New York's initial-licensure requirements on the New York State Department of State, Division of Licensing Services website (linked below).
- Expect to meet New York's education/experience requirements and pass its required exams — prior out-of-state licensure may still count toward experience.
- Submit the standard (new applicant) application with fees ($65 (Initial salesperson application/license fee. Separate: $15 written exam scheduling fee via eAccessNY.)).
- Allow NYDOS does not publish an application processing-time range..
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Frequently asked questions
Does New York accept a Hawaii real estate license?
No — New York has no reciprocity or endorsement path for Hawaii real estate license holders. You must apply to the New York State Department of State, Division of Licensing Services as a new applicant and meet New York's full licensing requirements, including its exams.
Which exams will I take moving from Hawaii to New York?
None — no current reciprocity. All applicants, including out-of-state licensees, must pass the New York State salesperson examination. An education waiver of the 77-hour course may be granted on written request, but the state exam is never waived..
What does the move cost?
$65 (Initial salesperson application/license fee. Separate: $15 written exam scheduling fee via eAccessNY.) (Initial salesperson application/license fee. Separate: $15 written exam scheduling fee via eAccessNY.), plus the cost of the required pre-license education.
Can I keep selling in Hawaii after I'm licensed in New York?
Yes — real estate licenses stack. Keep the Hawaii license active (renewals and CE continue separately) and you hold both; many border-market agents do exactly this.
Sources
Primary sources only — official boards and compact commissions. Data last verified 2026-07-21.
- NYDOS — Real Estate Salesperson FAQ ('The Department of State does not currently have reciprocity with any other state'; education waiver, exam still required) ↗ (accessed 2026-07-21)
- NYDOS — Become a Real Estate Salesperson (77 qualifying hours; $65 application + $15 exam; eAccessNY) ↗ (accessed 2026-07-21)
- NYDOS — Real Estate Salesperson (2-year term; must work under a sponsoring broker) ↗ (accessed 2026-07-21)
- NYDOS — Real Estate Broker FAQ (identical 'does not currently have reciprocity' statement) ↗ (accessed 2026-07-21)
- Hawaii REB — Real Estate Licensing FAQs ('We are not reciprocal with any other State' + equivalency to prelicense education and to the Uniform Examination) ↗ (accessed 2026-07-21)
- Hawaii REB — Instructions and Information for Prelicensing Education Equivalency (out-of-state licensee eligibility; $50 fee; uniform-section equivalency) ↗ (accessed 2026-07-21)
- Hawaii REB — Examination Prerequisites (must complete prelicense course or obtain equivalency; exam has Uniform + State portions) ↗ (accessed 2026-07-21)
- Hawaii REB — Application/Registration Fees (salesperson license $382 odd / $282 even year) ↗ (accessed 2026-07-21)
- Hawaii REB — Salesperson Prelicense Curriculum (Total Estimated Minimum 60 hours) ↗ (accessed 2026-07-21)
Reviewed by Billy Reiner, Editor · verified against primary sources 2026-07-21
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