{"application_form_url":null,"application_portal_url":"https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov/","board_contact_url":"https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/contact/","board_email":"See board website","board_fax":"N/A (contact by phone)","board_mailing_address":"See board website","board_name":"Hawaii DCCA Professional & Vocational Licensing \u2014 OT","board_parent_org":"Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) Office of Health Care Assurance","board_phone":"(808) 586-3000","board_physical_address":"See board website","board_source_url":"https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/","board_url":"https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/","canonical_url":"https://statelicensingreference.com/hawaii-ot","ce_requirements_url":"https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/programs/occupational/","common_delays":[{"description":"Submitting a photocopy of your NBCOT certificate instead of having the official verification sent directly from NBCOT will cause delays.","title":"Indirect NBCOT Verification"},{"description":"Hawaii fees change based on whether the license is issued in an odd or even year. 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However, you must maintain your NBCOT certification, which requires 36 units every three years.","question":"What are the continuing education (CE) requirements for Hawaii OT renewal?"},{"answer":"All Hawaii OT licenses expire on December 31 of every even-numbered year, regardless of the initial issuance date.","question":"When does my Hawaii OT license expire?"},{"answer":"The total fee is $279 if issued in an odd-numbered year and $186 if issued in an even-numbered year.","question":"How much does it cost to get licensed?"},{"answer":"Standard temporary licenses are generally not available. However, there is a 'Temporary Military Spouse License' for qualified applicants whose spouses are on active duty in Hawaii.","question":"Is there a temporary license available?"},{"answer":"Processing typically takes 15 to 20 business days once a complete application and all required documents are received.","question":"How long does the application process take?"}],"fee_payment_url":"https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov/","fingerprint_delay_weeks":"2-4","fingerprint_fee":"$35-$50 (varies by state)","fingerprint_method_in_state":"LiveScan (IdentoGO)","fingerprint_method_out_of_state":"IdentoGO Out-of-State Live Scan (adds ~$39.95 fee) OR FD-258 hard card via mail (tip: moisturize hands for days prior to reduce smudge rejects)","fingerprint_required":true,"fingerprint_url":null,"fingerprint_vendor":"IdentoGO (IDEMIA)","fingerprint_vendor_url":"https://uenroll.identogo.com/","initial_fee_amount":279.0,"initial_fee_breakdown":"{\"app_fee\": \"N/A\", \"background_check_fee\": \"$0 (included in application)\", \"jurisprudence_exam_fee\": \"$0\", \"total_estimated_cost\": \"\"}","last_updated":"2026-02-25","last_verified":"2026-02-25","license_duration":"2 Years","licensing_pathway":"endorsement","payload_url":"https://statelicensingreference.com/api/hawaii-ot.json","processing_time":"4 to 6 Weeks","profession":"Occupational Therapist","provisional_info":"Many states offer a limited permit or provisional license for new graduates waiting to take the NBCOT exam. Check specific board rules for supervisory requirements.","reciprocity_info":"Occupational therapists licensed in another state can often apply via endorsement by providing license verification and current NBCOT certification.","renewal_cycle":"Every 2 years","renewal_fee_amount":0.0,"renewal_portal_url":"https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov/","required_documents":[{"description":"The official Hawaii Occupational Therapist license application.","name":"Application Form (OC-02)","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Original verification sent directly from NBCOT to the Hawaii board.","name":"NBCOT Verification of Certification","url":"https://www.nbcot.org/en/Certificants/Services#VerificationofCertification","url_label":"Request Verification"},{"description":"Transcripts from the school where OT classes were taken, sent directly to the board.","name":"Official Transcripts","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Required for identity verification and federal compliance.","name":"Social Security Number","url":null,"url_label":null}],"slug":"hawaii-ot","state_name":"Hawaii","state_slug":"hawaii","statutes_url":"https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/programs/occupational/statute_rules/","steps":[{"description":"Graduate from an occupational therapy program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) and complete at least 24 weeks of supervised fieldwork.","title":"Education and Fieldwork","url":"https://acoteonline.org/schools/","url_label":"Find Accredited Programs"},{"description":"Register for and pass the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) OTR examination.","title":"Pass the NBCOT Exam","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Complete the 'Requirements & Application for Occupational Therapist' form (OC-02). Ensure all sections are filled and the form is signed.","title":"Submit State Application","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Submit the appropriate fee with your application. Fees are $279 if the license is issued in an odd-numbered year and $186 if issued in an even-numbered year.","title":"Pay Licensing Fees","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Order an official 'Verification of Certification' from NBCOT to be sent directly to the Hawaii Occupational Therapy Program. Electronic verification is accepted.","title":"Request NBCOT Verification","url":"https://www.nbcot.org/en/Certificants/Services#VerificationofCertification","url_label":"Order NBCOT Verification"},{"description":"Arrange for your official transcripts showing your degree and date of graduation to be sent directly from your educational institution to the board.","title":"Submit Official Transcripts","url":null,"url_label":null}],"temp_license_available":true,"temp_license_duration":"See board","temp_license_fee":"See board","temp_license_processing_time":"See board","updated_at":"2026-04-10T18:26:04.079981+00:00","verify_license_url":"https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov/public-license-search/"}