Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy License Types
- Physical Therapist
- Temporary PT License
- Physical Therapist Assistant
Applicant and Licensee Information
Application and Licensing Information
Renewal Information
(Renew by December 31 every even-numbered year)
(Renew by December 31 every even-numbered year)
- All licenses regardless of issuance date, are subject to renewal by December 31, every even-numbered year.
| On-time renewals for the licensing period of January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026 |
| Renew Online: https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov |
| Renewals Accepted: November 4, 2024 to December 31, 2024 |
| Renewal Postcard Mailout: November 1, 2024 |
| Renew By License Expiration Date: December 31, 2024 |
Licenses not renewed by license expiration date are unlicensed and may not practice.
| On-Time Cost to Renew |
| Physical Therapist (PT) – active status - $230.00 |
| Physical Therapist (PT) – inactive status - $12.00 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - active status - 230.00$ |
| Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - 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 (PTA only) : https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov |
| Cost to Restore (late renewal) |
| Physical Therapist (PT) – active status - $345.00 |
| Physical Therapist (PT) – inactive status - $18.00 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - active status - 345.00$ |
| Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - inactive status - $18.00 |
Continuing Competence Information
- 2023-2024 List of Board-Approved Continuing Competence
- (As of September 10, 2024)
- 2021 - 2022 List of Board- Approved Continuing Competence
- (As of November 15, 2022)
- 2019 – 2020 List of Board – Approved Continuing Competence
- (As of January 12, 2021)
- 2017 - 2018 List of Board - Approved Continuing Competence
- (As of January 8, 2019)
- Important Announcement Regarding Continuing Competence Requirements for Physical Therapists
- Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the PT Continuing Competence Requirements
- List of Other Competence Related Activities Approved by the Hawaii Board of Physical Therapy
- Requirements for Course Approval by the Hawaii Board of Physical Therapy
- Requirements for Approval of Ethics, Laws, and Rules (Jurisprudence) Courses
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