Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy License Types
  • Physical Therapist
  • Temporary PT License
  • Physical Therapist Assistant
Renewal Information
(Renew by December 31 every even-numbered year)
  • All licenses regardless of issuance date, are subject to renewal by December 31, every even-numbered year.
On-time renewals for the licensing period of January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024
Renew Online:  https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov
Renewals Accepted:  November 7, 2022 to December 31, 2022
Renewal Postcard Mailout: November 4, 2022
Renew By License Expiration Date: December 31, 2022

Licenses not renewed by license expiration date are unlicensed and may not practice.

On-Time Cost to Renew
Physical Therapist (PT) – active status - $230.00
Physical Therapist (PT) – inactive status - $12.00
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - active status - 230.00$
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - inactive status - 12.00$
Restoration Information
(Restore within 1 year after license expiration)
Forfeited licenses may be restored within 1 year and subject to meeting restoration requirements.
Failure to restore a forfeited license within 1 year after the license expiration date will result in the termination of the license and the person must apply as a new applicant and meet current licensing requirements.

Restore Online (PTA only) :  https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov
(PT must restore by hardcopy only)

 Cost to Restore (late renewal)
Physical Therapist (PT) – active status - $345.00
Physical Therapist (PT) – inactive status - $18.00
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - active status - 345.00$
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - inactive status - $18.00