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HRS §465-2

License needed to call yourself a psychologist

You cannot call yourself a psychologist or do psychology work in Hawaii without a license from this chapter. This rule has exceptions listed elsewhere in the chapter. The license must be obtained before you start.

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The statute, as written — License required

[Section effective until June 30, 2026. For section effective July 1, 2026, see below.] Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, it shall be unlawful to represent one's self as a psychologist or engage in the practice of psychology without having first obtained a license as provided in this chapter.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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