{"application_form_url":null,"application_portal_url":null,"board_contact_url":null,"board_email":"See board website","board_fax":"N/A (contact by phone)","board_mailing_address":"See board website","board_name":"Hawaii Board of Pharmacy","board_parent_org":"Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) Office of Health Care Assurance","board_phone":"(808) 586-2708","board_physical_address":"See board website","board_source_url":"https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/pharmacy/","board_url":"https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/pharmacy/","canonical_url":"https://statelicensingreference.com/hawaii-pharm","ce_requirements_url":"https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/pharmacy/","common_delays":[{"description":"Submitting $80 in an even-numbered year or $130 in an odd-numbered year will result in the application being returned.","title":"Incorrect Fee Amount"},{"description":"Official instructions explicitly state to use a paper clip, not a staple, to attach the check to the application.","title":"Stapled Checks"},{"description":"Applications without a valid SSN are considered deficient and will not be processed.","title":"Missing Social Security Number"},{"description":"Pharmacy technician registrations are currently only accepted via mail or hand delivery; attempting to use the MyPVL portal for initial registration will cause delays.","title":"Online Submission Attempt"}],"compact_member":false,"compact_name":"N/A","compact_privilege_fee":"N/A","created_at":"2026-04-09T17:05:31.878763+00:00","credential_type":"Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)","description":"Apply for a Hawaii Pharmacy Technician credential. 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There is no 'renewal' process; technicians must submit a new application to maintain registration.","question":"How do I renew my registration?"},{"answer":"There are no state-level CE requirements for the basic registration. However, those authorized for vaccine administration must complete 2 hours of immunization-related CE per biennium.","question":"Are there continuing education (CE) requirements?"}],"fee_payment_url":null,"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":100.0,"initial_fee_breakdown":"$100 application/license fee","last_updated":"2026-02-25","last_verified":"2026-02-25","license_duration":"2 Years","licensing_pathway":"endorsement","payload_url":"https://statelicensingreference.com/api/hawaii-pharm.json","processing_time":"4 to 6 Weeks","profession":"Pharmacy Technician","provisional_info":"Many states offer a limited permit or provisional license for new graduates waiting to take the PTCB. Check specific board rules for supervisory requirements.","reciprocity_info":"Pharmacy Technicians licensed in another state can often apply via endorsement by providing license verification and current certification.","renewal_cycle":"Every 2 years","renewal_fee_amount":50.0,"renewal_portal_url":"https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov/","required_documents":[{"description":"The official registration form for Pharmacy Technicians in Hawaii.","name":"Application Form (PHT-00)","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Mandatory for identity verification and compliance with federal and state laws.","name":"Social Security Number","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"While not always required to be attached, you must attest to being 18+ and authorized to work in the U.S.","name":"Proof of Age/Identity","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"A check or money order for $130 (even years) or $80 (odd years).","name":"Application Fee","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Only required if applying for Vaccine Administration authorization.","name":"CPhT Certification (Optional)","url":"https://www.ptcb.org/","url_label":"PTCB Website"}],"slug":"hawaii-pharm","state_name":"Hawaii","state_slug":"hawaii","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Ensure you are at least 18 years of age and a U.S. citizen, national, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. You must also have a valid Social Security Number.","title":"Verify Eligibility","url":"https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/pharmacy/","url_label":"View Requirements"},{"description":"Download the 'Application for Registration \u2013 Pharmacy Technician' (Form PHT-00). Complete all sections legibly in dark ink and sign the declaration.","title":"Download and Complete Application","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"The fee depends on the year the registration takes effect. Pay $130 if the registration is effective in an even-numbered year, or $80 if effective in an odd-numbered year. Make checks payable to 'Commerce and Consumer Affairs'.","title":"Determine Correct Fee","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Mail the completed application and check to: Board of Pharmacy, DCCA, PVL Licensing Branch, P.O. Box 3469, Honolulu, HI 96801. Online applications are not accepted for this registration type.","title":"Submit Application by Mail","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"If you intend to administer vaccines, you must also submit the 'Vaccine Administration Application'. This requires national certification (PTCB or NHA) and a $10 fee.","title":"Optional: Apply for Vaccine Administration","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Once approved, you will receive a Notice of Registration via email or mail. You must prominently display this certificate in your workplace.","title":"Receive Notice of Registration","url":"https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov/public-license-search/","url_label":"Verify Registration Status"}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":"See board","temp_license_fee":"See board","temp_license_processing_time":"See board","updated_at":"2026-04-12T09:04:14.601394+00:00","verify_license_url":"https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov/public-license-search/"}