Hawaii Board Of Optometry
Due to COVID-19 and for the health and safety of both consumers and staff, walk-in services at the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs offices may change at anytime. Please check the Professional and Vocational Licensing (PVL) main page at https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/ for the most current updated information.
Please observe proper safety protocols (e.g., face covering and physical distancing) when visiting.
Staff continue to telework and remain available during normal hours to meet the needs of the public over the phone (808-586-3000) and by email (reach the appropriate Board, Program, or Commission via https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/contact/). The public is strongly encouraged to continue calling in or utilizing the available online services. For a full listing of DCCA’s online services please go to https://cca.hawaii.gov/covid19.
Optometry License Types
- Optometrist
- TPA Certification
Applicant and Licensee Information
Application and Licensing Information...
Renewal Information
(Renew by December 31 every odd-numbered year)
(Renew by December 31 every odd-numbered year)
- All Licenses regardless of issuance date, are subject to renewal by December 31 of every odd-numbered year.
| On-time renewals for the licensing period of January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025 |
| Renew Online: https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov/ |
| Renewals Accepted: November 6, 2023 to December 31, 2023 |
| Renewal Postcard Mailout: November 3, 2023 |
| Renew By License Expiration Date: December 31, 2023 |
Licenses not renewed by license expiration date are unlicensed and may not practice.
| On-Time Cost to Renew |
| Optometrist (OD) - $270.00 |
Restoration Information
(Expired and forfeited licenses)
(Expired and forfeited licenses)
| Forfeited licenses may be restored subject to meeting restoration requirements. (Must restore by hardcopy only) |
| Cost to Restore (late renewal) |
| Optometrist (OD) - $320.00 |
Continuing Education Information
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