Hawaii Military Professional License Portability:

The Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs-Professional and Vocational Licensing Division has revised their policies to implement the federal Military Spouse Licensure Relief Act of 2023, pursuant to 50 USC section 4025a. To qualify for professional license portability in Hawaii under the SCRA, you must: 1. Have moved to Hawaii due to orders for military service; 2. Provide the Licensing Authority (Board or DCCA Director) with a copy of the military orders; 3. Have actively used the license during the two years immediately preceding the move. Provide the Licensing Authority (Board or DCCA Director) with a licensing certification from the licensing authority that issued the license and, if applicable, all other licensing authorities. Please submit original Verification of Licensure; 4. Remain in good standing with: • The licensing authority that issued the license; and • Every other licensing authority that issued a license; and 5. Comply with the laws and rules and submit to the authority of the Licensing Authority (Board or DCCA Director) for the purposes of standards of practice, discipline, and fulfillment of any continuing education requirements. If these five criteria are met, you or your spouse shall be considered eligible for a license that is valid at a similar scope of practice and in the discipline applied for in the State of Hawaii. The license is valid for the duration of the military orders. Without renewed military orders, your license issued under the SCRA will be terminated on the day immediately following the last day of your military orders.