Complete requirements guide for traveling healthcare workers
Application Fee
$40
Processing Time
7–9
weeks
Renewal Period
2
years
Renewal Fee
$150
Hawaii is not a compact state. The biggest hurdle is the board's requirement for verification from every state you've ever held a license in. Start this process 3 months before your intended start date.
License by Endorsement
Available for out-of-state licensees
Temporary License
Available while full license processes
Background Check
Required
Fingerprinting
Not required
Jurisprudence Exam
Not required
Endorsement Fee: $215
Non-compact state. Hawaii is unique in that it requires verification from every state you have ever been licensed in, not just the original/current state.
A temporary permit is available for $50 once the application and all verifications except one are received.
The multi-state verification requirement causes significant delays. Expect at least 2 months.
Licenses expire on June 30 of every odd-numbered year.
Join TravTrak to get reminders before your license expires and manage all your healthcare credentials in one place.
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