Obtaining Your Hawaii Nursing License

HAWAII BOARD OF NURSING

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335 Merchant Street, Room 301
Honolulu, HI  96813
TEL:  808-586-3000 FAX:   808-586-2689

http://www.hawaii.gov/dcca/areas/pvl/boards/nursing

LICENSE BY ENDORSEMENT

Processing Fees

Application:

 

License issued between July 1, ODD-NUMBERED Years and June 30, EVEN-NUMBERED Years

$202.00

License issued between July 1, EVEN-NUMBERED Years and June 30, ODD-NUMBERED Years

$146.00

Temp License Processing

Approx 15-20 business days upon receipt of all required docs
Valid for 90 days – May appear in person to receive temp in the same day
(must not have any prior convictions OR disciplinary actions)

Documents Needed

Temp

Perm

Completed application

Yes

Yes

Verification of original state license              (proof of payment and date)

Yes

Yes

Verification of current active state license

Yes

Yes

Photocopy of current active state license

Yes

No

Employment Verification – from employer in Hawaii

Yes

Yes

*Temporary permits are issued while other required docs are in process of receiving a permanent license.  Additional necessary steps to receive a permanent license MUST also be initiated.

LICENSE RENEWAL

Processing Fees

 

Renewal License Processing

Active status timely

$150

Within 3 business days - Renew online

Active status late

$180

Approx 2-3 weeks for paper renewal

Additional Info

After two years of expiration, will be required to apply as new applicants for licensure.
To restore or reinstate a license, email or call the board to request a restoration or reinstatement application
Inactive status 2 yrs or more – Provide proof of current licensure in another state with employment verification of at least 520 work hours within 2 years.

Evidence of status form required if license lapsed on or before November 1, 2007.
All licenses expire on June 30 of each odd-numbered year regardless of issuance date

Online Renewal Link
https://pvl.ehawaii.gov/mypvl

Verify HI license
https://pvl.ehawaii.gov/pvlsearch/

NOTE:  Mailing address to send application/docs may be different than the physical address