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HRS §457J-10

How to renew your license every three years

This section explains how to renew a license under this chapter. You must renew every three years by June 30. If you do not renew, you lose your license, but you may get it back within one year by paying fees. After that, you must apply as a new applicant.

The statute, as written — Renewals

(a) Every license issued under this chapter shall be renewed triennially on or before June 30, with the first renewal deadline occurring on June 30, 2023. Failure to renew a license shall result in a forfeiture of the license. Licenses that have been so forfeited may be restored within one year of the expiration date upon payment of renewal and penalty 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. Relicensure after termination shall require the person to apply as a new applicant and again satisfy all licensing requirements in place at the time of the new application. (b) For each license renewal, the licensee shall: (1) Pay all required nonrefundable fees; (2) Submit a completed renewal application; (3) Provide documentation of successful completion during the prior triennium of appropriate continuing education as required pursuant to section 457J-10.1; (4) Provide a copy of current certification in adult and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation by the American Heart Association, Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute Basic Life Support that includes a hands-on skill component; provided that the certification shall be current at the time of renewal and the licensee shall be responsible for maintaining current certification throughout the license period; (5) Provide a copy of current certification in a neonatal resuscitation program of the American Academy of Pediatrics that includes a hands-on skills component; provided that the certification shall be current at the time of renewal and the licensee shall be responsible for maintaining current certification throughout the license period; (6) By June 30, 2029, and every triennium thereafter, complete the peer review requirements under section 457J-10.2; and (7) Submit data to an organization approved by the department as may be required under section 457J-10.3.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§457J-10.1 Continuing education requirements for midwife license renewal

§457J-10.2 Peer review rules for midwife license renewal

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