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HRS §453D-11

Renewing your license and what happens if you miss the deadline

You must renew your license every three years and pay a fee. If you do not renew, you lose your license. You can get it back within one year by paying extra fees, but after that, you must apply as a new applicant.

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The statute, as written — Renewal of license; fees

[Section effective until June 30, 2026. For section effective July 1, 2026, see below.] Licenses shall be renewed, upon the payment of a renewal fee, triennially not earlier than ninety days before June 30, with the first renewal deadline occurring on June 30, 2008. Failure to renew a license shall result in a forfeiture of the license. Licenses that have been forfeited may be restored within one year of the expiration date upon payment of renewal and restoration fees. Failure to restore a forfeited license within one year of the date of its expiration shall result in the automatic termination of the license and the person may be required to reapply for licensure as a new applicant. All renewal and restoration fees shall be determined by the department.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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