Dispensing Optician Program

Dispensing Optician License Types
  • Dispensing Optician
Renewal Information
(Renew by July 1 every even-numbered year)
  • All Licenses regardless of issuance date, are subject to renewal by July 1 of every even-numbered year.
On-time renewals for the licensing period of July 2, 2022 to July 1, 2024
Renew Online: https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov
Renewals accepted: May 9, 2022 to July 1, 2022
Renewal Postcard Mailout: May 6, 2022
Renew By License Expiration Date: July 1, 2022

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

On-Time Cost to Renew
Dispensing Optician (DIO) – active status, $240.00
Dispensing Optician (DIO)– 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: https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov

 Cost to Restore (late renewal)
Dispensing Optician (DIO) – active status, $290.00
Dispensing Optician (DIO)– inactive status, $62.00
Regulating Body