Pass Your Hawaii Exam the First Time
Hawaii's exam heavily tests leasehold vs. fee simple ownership - more common here than anywhere else in the US! Understanding land court registration (Torrens system) and Hawaiian Homes Commission Act lands is essential for your exam.
Questions
130
80 NAT / 50 STATE
To Pass
70%
91 / 130 TO PASS
Time Limit
4 Hrs
240 TOTAL MINUTES
Provider
PSI
DCCA
Pass your Hawaii Salesperson or Broker License
Hawaii is the only state running two parallel title systems simultaneously, and the DCCA tests which recording method applies with every title question.
No other state operates this way, which means no national course was built to teach it correctly. AI models trained on content from the other 49 states cannot generate accurate questions for Hawaii’s unique title structure. Candidates who prepare with generic tools arrive unprepared for a state portion that tests rules found nowhere else in American real estate law.
The License Professor is written by licensed Hawaii professionals who understand what the PSI exam actually tests. Every question on Hawaii’s title systems, property ownership structures, and disclosure rules was built from Hawaii statute and DCCA regulation.
Three Topics that Trip Up Hawaii Students Most
Land Court (Torrens) vs. Regular
Hawaii is the only state running two parallel title systems — the government-guaranteed Land Court (Torrens) system from the monarchy era and the race-notice Regular System at the Bureau of Conveyances — exam questions test whether you know which recording method applies and what "conclusive proof of ownership" actually means.
Ohana Dwelling Rules
"Ohana" sounds simple until the exam asks whether a second kitchen needs a county building permit, what lot size is required, or why you cannot condominiumize an Ohana unit on Oahu — rules that change by county and trip up candidates who assume one island’s laws apply statewide.
HARPTA/FIRPTA Math
Candidates must calculate both the 7.25% state HARPTA withholding on non-Hawaii-resident sellers AND the 15% federal FIRPTA withholding on foreign sellers from the same sales price — double-layered math that accounts for some of the highest exam error rates on the state portion.
The Hawaii Real Estate License Professor includes specialized deep dives for each of these.
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Salesperson License
Who is this for?
This license is ideal for individuals new to real estate who want to start their career helping clients buy and sell property To obtain a Salesperson license, you must be sponsored by a licensed broker or brokerage firm.
Requirements
Your Exam
You need 91 out of 130 questions correct to pass.
To upgrade: 2 years experience, no sponsorship needed
Broker License
Who is this for?
This license is ideal for experienced professionals who want to operate independently or run their own brokerage
Requirements
Your Exam
You need 91 out of 130 questions correct to pass.