Direct answer
The responsible authority is Hawaii Board of Nursing. Use the verified contact details and task-specific official links on this page.
Hawaii source-reviewed jurisdiction snapshot
| Item | Reviewed detail |
|---|---|
| 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 |
For Hawaii, 4 primary official source records and 7 labeled official destinations support this jurisdiction guide.
Responsible licensing authority
Hawaii Board of Nursing is the responsible licensing authority. Hawaii may randomly audit continuing-competence evidence.
P.O. Box 3469, Honolulu, HI 96801Open map ↗
Confirm current service hours and walk-in availability before visiting.
Which office or system should you use?
| Goal | Route | Why and what to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Verify current license status | Hawaii License Verification | Use the reviewed Hawaii primary-source route to confirm legal name, credential, status, expiration and public restrictions. Search by license number when available and document the live Hawaii result date. |
| Renew or reactivate a license | Hawaii Renewal Portal | Hawaii renewal eligibility, declarations and payments belong in the official account or renewal system. Follow this published timing: Use the expiration date shown on the individual Hawaii license record. |
| Check CE or continuing competence | NCSBN License Verification Guidance | Hawaii rules can differ by credential, first renewal, practice hours, mandatory topics or national certification. Review the exact requirement before buying coursework: Complete one Board-approved continuing-competence learning activity and retain evidence for random audit. |
| Apply by endorsement | Hawaii Licensure Applications | The Hawaii destination authority decides application eligibility, documents, fingerprints, fees and any temporary authority. For Hawaii, use Nursys when accepted; otherwise follow the authority’s direct verification instructions. |
| Use the account or transaction portal | Hawaii Renewal Portal | Authenticated Hawaii transactions and messages should occur only in the authority-named system. Confirm the browser domain is one of the reviewed official domains: cca.hawaii.gov, mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov. |
| Check complaints or public discipline | official complaint and discipline resource | License status and public discipline are separate questions in Hawaii. For Hawaii, open any public order or restriction linked by the authority; do not rely on social posts or an old screenshot. |
| Contact the licensing authority | Hawaii Board of Nursing | For Hawaii, use the responsible office for a missing document, status discrepancy, credential routing or application message. Call (808) 586-3000 with the credential, license or application number available; do not email sensitive documents unless given a secure route. |
| Use national verification or monitoring | Nursys QuickConfirm / e-Notify when accepted | Nursys can support participating-board national verification, endorsement verification and monitoring, but the Hawaii authority remains the source for local requirements. 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. |
Complete official task destinations
Hawaii license verification ↗
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, 2026Nurse Licensure Compact ↗
National compact resource used with the Hawaii status recorded as Non-compact jurisdiction; individual eligibility depends on the actual license designation and primary state of residence.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026NCLEX Official Website ↗
Official NCLEX information for examination candidates applying through Hawaii Board of Nursing; passing the exam does not itself create a Hawaii license.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026NCSBN License Verification Guidance ↗
National licensing guidance used to interpret verification categories; the local Hawaii source remains Hawaii official license verification.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026Nursys QuickConfirm and e-Notify ↗
National participating-board service used alongside Hawaii official license verification for Hawaii; follow Hawaii Board of Nursing instructions for endorsement or monitoring.
National official service · reviewed July 28, 2026Before contacting the authority
- Confirm which credential and authority apply, especially in split-board jurisdictions.
- Have the application type, license number or transaction reference available.
- Ask a specific question about a missing item, renewal eligibility, status or credential assignment.
- Do not email Social Security numbers, payment-card details or background documents unless the authority explicitly instructs a secure method.
- Record the date, office or unit contacted and the response.
- Verify final license status in the public lookup system.
Frequently asked questions
Which office handles nursing licenses in Hawaii?
Hawaii Board of Nursing.
What is the published phone number?
(808) 586-3000
Is there a separate mailing address?
P.O. Box 3469, Honolulu, HI 96801
What should I prepare before contacting the authority?
Have the credential, application type, license number or transaction reference ready, but do not send sensitive records to an unverified address.
Is phone guidance proof of licensure?
No. Verify the final license status in the official public lookup system.
Should I visit the office without checking first?
No. Confirm office hours, walk-in availability and the correct unit before traveling.