Professional & Vocational Licensing Division

You are only eligible for a temporary permit if you already possess a valid and unencumbered RN or LPN license in another state, territory, or country AND have already been appointed or accepted employment with a single health care entity in the State, as defined by Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 321-11(10).

• File Temporary Permit Application Online at "MyPVL"
  • Complete application below and upload with all supporting documents and pay online.
• RN/LPN Temporary Nursing Permit Instructions and Application Form
• Employment Certification Form (Must be signed and submitted by Hawaii Health Care Entity)

This option allows out-of-state RNs and LPNs to apply simultaneously for a temporary nursing permit and a license by endorsement within a single application, for a single nonrefundable fee. You are only eligible for a temporary permit if you already possess a valid and unencumbered RN or LPN license in another state, territory, or country AND have already been appointed or accepted employment with a single health care entity in the State, as defined by Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 321-11(10).

• File Combined Temporary Nursing Permit + License By Endorsement Application Online at “MyPVL”
  • For RNs: Select “Registered Nurse” as your Application Type, select “R – By Reciprocity, Endorsement or Credentials” as your Method of Licensure, and check the box labeled “Apply for Combined Temporary Permit + License By Endorsement”
  • For LPNs: Select “Licensed Practical Nurse” as your Application Type, select “R – By Reciprocity, Endorsement or Credentials” as your Method of Licensure, and check the box labeled “Apply for Combined Temporary Permit + License By Endorsement”. Complete the application linked below and upload it with your supporting documents.
• RN/LPN Combined Temporary Nursing Permit + License By Endorsement Instructions and Application Form
• Employment Certification Form (Must be signed and submitted by Hawaii Health Care Entity)