Real Estate Appraiser Program
Guidance on qualifications, license applications, renewals, and professional standards for Real Estate Appraisers and Appraiser Trainees in Hawaii
Licensing Assistance
Licensing Resources
Find application forms, requirements, deadlines, laws, as well as guides on how to manage your existing license online
Application and Licensing Information
Real Estate Appraiser Application Deadline & Examination Dates
Applicants to apply to PVL after passing the examination.
Electronic testing provided year-round throughout the U.S. The test center in Hawaii is on Oahu. For more information, visit www.pearsonvue.com or call 1-800-274-7488.
To allow sufficient time for review, the application, fee, and all supporting documents must be received one month prior to a scheduled meeting date. Advisory Committee meetings are usually scheduled to meet on the first Wednesday of each even-numbered month. Applications received after the filling deadline will be reviewed at the next scheduled meeting.
License Continuation Info
Renewal Information
(Renew by December 31 every odd-numbered year)
On-time renewals for the licensing period of January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027 (Must renew by hardcopy only)
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Renewals Accepted:
November 3, 2025 to December 31, 2025
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Renewal Postcard Mail Out:
October 31, 2025
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Renew By License Expiration Date:
December 31, 2025
On-Time Cost to Renew
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Real Estate Appraisers - All (CGA, CRA, SLA) – active status
$302.00
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Real Estate Appraisers - All (CGA, CRA, SLA) – inactive status
$12.00
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Real Estate Appraiser Trainee (REAT)
$75.00
For details, LICENSE RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
Notice : To renew your license for the January 2026 – December 2027 period, you are required to submit an original certificate of completion of a National USPAP seven-hour update course which you successfully completed in 2024 or 2025.
All Licenses regardless of issuance date, are subject to renewal by December 31 of every odd-numbered year.
Regain Active Status
Restoration Information
(Restore within 2 years after license expiration)
Forfeited licenses may be restored within 2 years and subject to meeting restoration requirements (Must restore by hardcopy only).
Failure to restore a forfeited license within 2 years after the license expiration date will result in the termination of the license and the person must apply as a new applicant and meet current licensing requirements.
Cost to Restore (late renewal)
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Real Estate Appraisers - All (CGA, CRA, SLA) – active status
$322.00
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Real Estate Appraisers - All (CGA, CRA, SLA) – inactive status
$32.00
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Real Estate Appraiser Trainee (REAT)
$95.00
CE & Education Information
Regulating Body
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs – Director
Number of Members
7 Members
Qualifications
3 Appraisers
2 Financial Institution
2 Public
Meeting agendas are posted on the State Calendar site at least six calendar days before the meeting.
| 2026 Advisory Committee Meeting Schedule | |
| HRH King Kalakaua Building335 Merchant StreetHonolulu, HI 96813 |  |
| All meetings subject to change at anytime | |
| 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.(unless otherwise noted below) | |
| Wednesday, February 11, 2026In Person: PVL Exam Room 330Via Zoom Meeting: https://dcca-hawaii-gov.zoom.us/j/85128363090?pwd=PdxGjO33qFo1OuL925q67bvSSdOG5g.1Phone Number: 669 900 6833Meeting ID: 851 2836 3090Passcode: 607029 | |
| Wednesday, April 15, 2026 | PVL Exam Room 330 |
| Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | PVL Exam Room 330 |
| Wednesday, August 26, 2026 | PVL Exam Room 330 |
| Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | PVL Exam Room 330 |
| Wednesday, December 16, 2026 | PVL Exam Room 330 |