Hawaii licensing facts
How regulation is organized
Hawaii Board of Nursing regulates the credentials recorded for Hawaii: RN, LPN, APRN. Public status checks use Hawaii license verification; renewal uses Hawaii licensing or renewal portal. The recorded renewal schedule is Biennial Board schedule The compact classification shown for this review is Non-compact jurisdiction.
Public verification
Hawaii license verification is the reviewed public verification route for Hawaii. The destination is hosted on mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result.
Renewal timing
For Hawaii, the recorded renewal cycle is Biennial Board schedule The named renewal route is Hawaii licensing or renewal portal. The current fee summary is Active RN/LPN renewal is listed at $196 and active APRN renewal at $36; confirm before payment..
CE or competence
The reviewed Hawaii continuing-education or competence rule is: Complete one Board-approved continuing-competence learning activity and retain evidence for random audit. The record-retention or audit note is: Maintain documentation required by the licensing authority..
| Reviewed field | Current dataset value |
|---|---|
| Authority | Hawaii Board of Nursing |
| Public verification | Hawaii official license verification |
| Renewal cycle | Biennial Board schedule |
| Renewal deadline | Use the expiration date shown on the individual Hawaii license record. |
| Continuing competence | Complete one Board-approved continuing-competence learning activity and retain evidence for random audit. |
| Fees | Active RN/LPN renewal is listed at $196 and active APRN renewal at $36; confirm before payment. |
| Compact status | Non-compact jurisdiction |
| Credentials | RN, LPN, APRN |
| Phone | (808) 586-3000 |
| Physical location | P.O. Box 3469, Honolulu, HI 96801 |
| Mailing address | P.O. Box 3469, Honolulu, HI 96801 |
| Primary official domains | cca.hawaii.gov, mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov |
How to verify a Hawaii nursing license
Hawaii license verification is the reviewed public verification route for Hawaii. The destination is hosted on mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use Hawaii licensing or renewal portal.
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How to interpret the result
| Field | Meaning | Risk to avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii credential type | For Hawaii, confirm the exact credential among RN, LPN, APRN; the same person may hold more than one license, approval, certificate or permit. | For Hawaii, treating an RN result as proof of APRN, assistant, certificate, permit or prescriptive authority. |
| Current status | Read the exact status wording published by Hawaii Board of Nursing, including active, inactive, expired, lapsed, probationary, suspended, revoked or restricted. | For Hawaii, assuming that a record appearing in search means the person may currently practice. |
| Expiration / renewal timing | Biennial Board schedule. Use the expiration date shown on the individual Hawaii license record. | For Hawaii, using a wallet card, employer roster or old screenshot instead of the live record. |
| Multistate designation | Hawaii is recorded as a non-compact jurisdiction. A nurse normally needs the license or other authority required by Hawaii; an out-of-state compact license should not be assumed to replace that requirement. | For Hawaii, assuming compact membership automatically makes every license multistate or survives a permanent residence move. |
| Public discipline or restrictions | Review public orders or restrictions linked by Hawaii Board of Nursing, Hawaii official license verification or Nursys when applicable. | Checking only expiration while ignoring conditions that limit practice. |
| Verification date | The result supports a decision as of the date it was checked. Record the live Hawaii verification date. | For Hawaii, reusing an undated or stale printout for a new employment or credentialing decision. |
Hawaii nursing license renewal
Named renewal system: Hawaii official licensing portal.
- Confirm the credential and expiration date.
- Review the current credential-specific requirements.
- Complete required competence or education.
- Submit the official renewal and payment.
- Verify the updated license record.
Renewal cautions
- Hawaii may randomly audit continuing-competence evidence.
- Hawaii is noncompact.
Continuing education or continuing competence
Complete one Board-approved continuing-competence learning activity and retain evidence for random audit.
- Use the credential-specific official instructions.
- Complete any mandatory topic or practice pathway.
- Retain supporting evidence for audit.
Records and audits: Maintain documentation required by the licensing authority.
Hawaii license by endorsement
The reviewed Hawaii credential set is RN, LPN, APRN. Use Hawaii license verification for the public record and Hawaii licensing or renewal portal for renewal-related work. Do not infer an advanced-practice, assistant, certificate, permit, or compact privilege from a different credential record; Non-compact jurisdiction. The public record host is mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov, and the recorded renewal schedule is Biennial Board schedule
No direct endorsement URL is recorded; use the detailed checklist below.
National verification and compact status
Non-compact jurisdiction
Hawaii is classified as Non-compact jurisdiction. The recorded renewal cycle is Biennial Board schedule and the authority model is Board within Hawaii DCCA Professional and Vocational Licensing. Confirm primary residence, the exact license designation, and restrictions in the current official record before relying on compact authority.
Published fee records
| Transaction | Credential | Amount | Source note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active renewal | RN or LPN | $196 | Confirm in the current Board fee schedule. Official source ↗ |
| Active renewal | APRN | $36 | Additional RN obligations may apply. Official source ↗ |
Hawaii Board of Nursing contact and location
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3 reviewed official destinations for Hawaii
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Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Hawaii licensing or renewal portal ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Hawaii Board of Nursing ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Frequently asked questions
Who regulates nursing licenses in Hawaii?
Hawaii Board of Nursing. Hawaii Board of Nursing is the responsible licensing authority. Hawaii may randomly audit continuing-competence evidence.
What is the reviewed Hawaii license lookup?
Hawaii official license verification. Hawaii license verification is the reviewed public verification route for Hawaii. The destination is hosted on mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use Hawaii licensing or renewal portal.
When is a Hawaii nursing license renewed?
Biennial Board schedule. Use the expiration date shown on the individual Hawaii license record.
What CE or competence applies in Hawaii?
Complete one Board-approved continuing-competence learning activity and retain evidence for random audit.
What fee information is published for Hawaii?
Active RN/LPN renewal is listed at $196 and active APRN renewal at $36; confirm before payment.
How can I contact the nursing authority in Hawaii?
Hawaii Board of Nursing publishes (808) 586-3000 and P.O. Box 3469, Honolulu, HI 96801.