Hawaii Insurance Licensing State Requirements

On this page, you will find all of the state-specific information for insurance licensing in the state of Hawaii. This information pertains to resident license applicants. For additional information for resident licensing, or for nonresident license information, please refer to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs website at: http://cca.hawaii.gov/ins. Information is subject to change, and we will do our very best to make the process of completing your licensing education requirements as simple as possible.

Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Insurance Division King Kalakaua Building335 Merchant St. Rm. 213
Honolulu, HI 96813
P.O. Box 3614Honolulu, HI 96811
Phone: (808)586-2790  Fax: (808) 586-2806
Website: http://cca.hawaii.gov/ins Email: inslic@cca.hawaii.gov

How to Get Your Hawaii Insurance License

1. Complete an Insurance Exam Prep Course

Those looking to earn a Hawaii insurance license have a significantly higher chance of passing their licensing exam when they complete one of Kaplan’s exam prep courses. Give yourself the best chance to pass before you sit for the state exam.

Prelicensing Education Hour Requirements

• The state of Hawaii does not require prelicensing education.
• Although prelicensing education is not required, due to the difficulty and nature of these exams, Kaplan highly recommends enrolling in a study course.
• Acceptable Methods of Education
• Classroom
• Self-Study
• Online

2. Pass Your Hawaii Licensing Exam

After completing your exam prep course, you must pass a state licensing exam. Kaplan’s exam prep content is based directly on the Hawaii licensing exams, so you will be prepared to pass the first time.

Exam Provider: Pearson VUE

For exam information and for scheduling, go to the Pearson VUE website: https://home.pearsonvue.com/HI/insurance 

Phone Number: 1-800-274-2608

3. Get Fingerprinted

Vendor: Fieldprint

To obtain fingerprints, schedule an appointment online at http://www.fieldprinthawaii.com 

4. Apply for Hawaii Insurance License

Once you have passed your state licensing exam, you are ready to apply for an insurance license.

For Information, Rules and Requirements, an FAQ and to apply, please go to the NIPR website:  https://nipr.com/licensing-center/state-requirements/hawaii-resident-licensing-individual 

5. Plan to Complete Required Insurance Continuing Education (CE) Credits

Every insurance producer must adhere to their home state’s CE requirements. Stay on top of your CE and ahead of the competition with 365 days of unlimited course access when you enroll in a CE library with Kaplan. Hawaii does not require Adjusters to complete insurance continuing education.

Learn how to renew a Hawaii insurance license by clicking here.