Occupational Therapy Program

Occupational Therapy License Types
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Occupational Therapy Assistant
Renewal Information
(Renew by December 31 every even-numbered year)
  • All Licenses regardless of issuance date, are subject to renewal by December 31 of every even-numbered year.
On-time renewals for the licensing period of January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024
Renew Online: https://pvl.ehawaii.gov/mypvl
Renewals accepted: November 7, 2022 to December 31, 2022
Renewal Postcard Reminder Mailout: November 4, 2020
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
Occupational Therapist (OT) – active status, $186.00
Occupational Therapist (OT) – inactive status, $12.00
Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) – active status, $186.00
Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) – 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)
Occupational Therapist (OT) – active status, $261.00
Occupational Therapist (OT) – inactive status, $87.00
Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) – active status, $261.00
Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) – inactive status, $87.00
Regulating Body
  • Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs - Director