Complete requirements guide for traveling healthcare workers
Application Fee
$25
Processing Time
14–30
days
Renewal Period
2
years
Renewal Fee
Varies
Hawaii uses Prometric for registry management. The $25 reciprocity fee is very low, but the 100-hour training minimum is strictly enforced. Ensure your documentation is clear on clinical vs classroom hours.
License by Endorsement
Available for out-of-state licensees
Temporary License
Not available
Background Check
Required
Fingerprinting
Not required
Jurisprudence Exam
Not required
Endorsement Fee: $25
Reciprocity is 'Route 2'. Requires active status in another state and a 100-hour training program. Administered through Prometric.
Processing time varies based on how quickly the original state responds to verification requests.
Hawaii is not a compact state for CNAs.
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