Dispensing Optician Program
Dispensing Optician License Types
- Dispensing Optician
Applicant and Licensee Information
Application and Licensing Information
Renewal Information
(Renew by July 1 every even-numbered year)
(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, 2024 to July 1, 2026 |
| Renew Online: https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov |
| Renewals accepted: May 6, 2024 to July 1, 2024 |
| Renewal Postcard Mailout: May 3, 2024 |
| Renew By License Expiration Date: July 1, 2024 |
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)
(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. |
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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 |
Related Websites
Regulating Body
- Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs - Director
- Advisory Committee to the Director
- Dispensing Optician Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes