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HRS §458-8

When your license expires and how to renew it

This section explains that a license expires every two years on July 1 of even-numbered years. You can renew it by paying a fee, but if you don't pay, you lose the license. You have one year to get it back by paying extra fees, otherwise you must apply as a new applicant.

The statute, as written — Expiration and renewal

(a) A license issued under this chapter, unless sooner suspended or revoked, shall expire on July 1 of each even-numbered year, but may be biennially renewed by the license holder in good standing upon the payment of a biennial renewal fee. Failure to pay the biennial fee shall constitute a forfeiture of the license as of the date of expiration. (b) The holder of an expired license may have the same restored within one year of the date of expiration upon due application therefor and payment of the delinquent fees and a penalty fee. A person whose license has been forfeited and who fails to restore the license as provided in this section shall apply as a new applicant.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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