Professional & Vocational Licensing

Individuals using the title “Mental Health Counselor” or practicing “Mental Health Counseling” ARE REQUIRED to obtain a “Mental Health Counselor” license.

Rehabilitation counselors, school counselors, educational counselors, and other counselors ARE NOT required to obtain a “Mental Health Counselor” license UNLESS they are using the title “Mental Health Counselor” or are practicing “Mental Health Counseling”.

• Application Forms, Requirements, Fees and Instructions
• Application Deadline And Examination Dates
• Know Your Licensing Laws and Rules (HRS/HAR)

Check the status of your Pending Application at

https://pvl.ehawaii.gov/pvlsearch/  (Select “Pending Application”)

Please allow up to 7 business days for receipt and record of your status to appear on the web site

Application processing time is generally 15-20 business days, from receipt of a completed application.

Processing time may be longer or delayed for reasons below:

• Application incomplete (missing information, fees, documents)
• Pending receipt of 3^rd party documents (education, experience, employment)
• Pending Exam or Board/Program approval

The failure to provide evidence of continued efforts includes, but is not limited to:

(1) failure to submit any required information and documents requested by the licensing authority within two consecutive years from the last date the documents and information were requested, or

(2) failure to complete any additional requirements for licensure that remain after approval of your application, such as attempting to complete an examination requirement, within two consecutive years from the date your application was approved, or

(3) failure to provide the licensing authority with any written communication during two consecutive years indicating that you are attempting to complete the licensing process.

If an application is deemed abandoned, the applicant shall be required to reapply for licensure and comply with the licensing requirements in effect at the time of the reapplication.

To reapply, a new application, current fees and all required documentation would need to be provided again.

Refer to Abandoned Application Important Notice and FAQs for more info…

• File: Inactivation Application Form
• Submit Form and $12 Inactivation Fee

Please be advised that a licensee on inactive status shall be considered as unlicensed and shall not engage in the practice of the licensed profession or vocation.

Any person who violates this prohibition shall be subject to discipline under this chapter and the laws and rules of the licensing authority for that license.

It shall be the responsibility of each licensee on inactive status to maintain knowledge of current licensing and renewal requirements

REACTIVATE LICENSE

• File: Reactivation Form
• Submit Form, Required Documentation and Applicable Fees

• File: Address, Name Change or Duplicate License (pocket ID) Request Form
• Submit Form, Required Documentation and Applicable Fees

Incomplete requests will not be processed.

Please allow twenty (20) business days from receipt of your request:

• For your change of name or address to be posted in our database
• For your duplicate pocket ID or Wall Certificate to be mailed out

(Please note that your records will be updated only if your license is current.)

Verification of licenses can be done on-line at no cost using our license search site at https://pvl.ehawaii.gov/pvlsearch.

You or the requesting agency will be able to obtain information such as original license date, license expiration date, license status, disciplinary action, etc.

The information downloaded from this site is official license information which state boards or other individuals can download for themselves.

If the above is not acceptable, please submit a written request.

Request must include:

• The license name and license number
• The complete name and mailing address that the verification is to be mailed to
• Check for $15 license verification fee (check payable to Commerce and Consumer Affairs)

Mail Request To:

Please allow twenty (20) business days from receipt of your request for PVL standard verification reports to be mailed out.

Statute/Rule Chapter

What is MyPVL?

MyPVL is a home for all PVL licensees to access information and services 24/7 from a single dashboard.

• View your license information (status, insurance, class, employees etc…)
• Renew your license online
• Update your address with your online renewal
• Print a copy of your online renewal
• Restore your license online

How do I access MyPVL?

“Sign up” for a free eHawaii.gov account or “login” with your existing eHawaii.gov account at pvl.ehawaii.gov/mypvl

How to sign up/create free eHawaii.gov account -view help video

How to retrieve password, already have an account -view help video

Triennial by June 30 every three (3) years, (2020, 2023, 2026)

First renewal began June 30, 2008

Hardcopy renewal form may be requested 8 weeks before license expiration by contacting:  The Professional and Vocational Licensing Branch at (808) 586-3000 OR

Pick up at office location: King Kalakaua Building 335 Merchant Street, Rm. 301 Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

Hours of Operation: The DCCA will be open 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM (Hawaii Standard Time), Monday to Friday, except state holidays.

All licenses, regardless of issuance date, are subject to renewal by June 30 of each triennial renewal year.

Licenses not renewed by the renewal date of June 30 of each triennial renewal year are forfeited and the holders of forfeited licenses are considered unlicensed and may not practice.

The forfeited license may be restored within 1 year and subject to meeting restoration requirements.

The forfeited license may be restored within 1 year and subject to meeting restoration requirements.

Restorations of forfeited licenses are accepted until June 30 of the following year after the triennial renewal year with a penalty fee.  After June 30, restoration is not accepted and a new application for licensure is required.

Failure to restore a forfeited license within 1 year after the renewal date will result in the termination of the license and the person must apply as a new applicant and meet current licensing requirements.

Hardcopy restoration form may be requested by contacting:  The Professional and Vocational Licensing Branch at (808) 586-3000 OR

Pick up at office location: King Kalakaua Building 335 Merchant Street, Rm. 301 Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

Hours of Operation: The DCCA will be open 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM (Hawaii Standard Time), Monday to Friday, except state holidays.

Pursuant to Section 436B-14.5, HRS , any license held by a member of the armed forces, National Guard, or a reserve component that expires, is forfeited, or deemed delinquent while the member is on active duty and deployed during a state or national crisis shall be restored if certain restoration requirements are met. Military Renewal and Restoration Information Sheet.