Hawaii Revised Statutes Division 2. Business § 451A-6

(a) Every applicant, except those who qualify for a license pursuant to section 451A-10, shall pass an examination to be eligible for licensure. The director shall provide by rules the scope of the examination and the passing score. The director may examine applicants or may contract with a professional testing agency to prepare, administer, and grade the examination.

(b) Every applicant shall pay an examination fee as provided in rules adopted by the director pursuant to chapter 91. Should the director contract with a professional testing agency to prepare, administer, and grade the examination, the examination fee may be paid directly to the testing agency by the examinee.