{"application_form_url":"https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/pharmacy/application_publications/","application_portal_url":"https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov/","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-pharmacist","ce_requirements_url":null,"common_delays":[{"description":"Applications are not processed without a government-issued ID or birth certificate verifying the applicant's DOB.","title":"Missing Proof of Date of Birth"},{"description":"Failure to provide verification for the full 1,500 required hours or using unapproved forms can stall the process.","title":"Incomplete Practical Experience"},{"description":"Transcripts must be sent directly from the school; student-submitted copies are not accepted.","title":"Transcript Delays"},{"description":"The Hawaii-specific law exam is required for all pathways; failure to pass requires a waiting period before retaking.","title":"MPJE Failure"}],"compact_member":false,"compact_name":"N/A","compact_privilege_fee":"N/A","created_at":"2026-04-09T17:05:31.878763+00:00","credential_type":"RPh, PharmD","description":"Apply for a Hawaii Pharmacist license. 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The CE must be completed by December 31 of every odd-numbered year.","question":"What are the continuing education (CE) requirements for Hawaii pharmacists?"},{"answer":"All licenses expire on December 31 of every odd-numbered year (e.g., 2025, 2027), regardless of when they were issued.","question":"When does a Hawaii pharmacist license expire?"},{"answer":"Yes, Hawaii allows reciprocity for pharmacists licensed in other states (except California and Florida if licensed before certain dates) via the NABP Licensure Transfer process.","question":"Does Hawaii offer licensure by reciprocity?"},{"answer":"Effective January 1, 2026, pharmacy technicians must be registered with the Hawaii Board of Pharmacy to practice.","question":"Are pharmacy technicians required to be licensed in Hawaii?"},{"answer":"There is a $50 non-refundable application fee. Total initial licensing fees vary between $120 and $215 depending on whether you apply in an even or odd-numbered year.","question":"How much does it cost to apply for a pharmacist license?"}],"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":250.0,"initial_fee_breakdown":"$250 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-pharmacist.json","processing_time":"4 to 6 Weeks","profession":"Pharmacist","provisional_info":"Some states offer an intern or provisional license for graduates actively accumulating required hours or waiting to take the NAPLEX.","reciprocity_info":"Pharmacists licensed in another state can often apply via license transfer (reciprocity) through the NABP, though most states still require passing their specific MPJE.","renewal_cycle":"Every 2 years","renewal_fee_amount":150.0,"renewal_portal_url":"https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov/","required_documents":[{"description":"The primary application form for pharmacist examination and licensure.","name":"Form PH-01","url":"https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/pharmacy/application_publications/","url_label":"Access Form PH-01"},{"description":"A copy of a government-issued ID, birth certificate, or signed statement indicating name and DOB.","name":"Proof of Date of Birth","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Must be sent directly from the ACPE-accredited institution to the Hawaii Board of Pharmacy.","name":"Official Pharmacy School Transcript","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Documentation of 1,500 hours of pharmacy practice experience.","name":"Verification of Practical Experience","url":"https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/pharmacy/application_publications/","url_label":"Download Verification Form"},{"description":"Required only for applicants seeking licensure by reciprocity/endorsement.","name":"NABP Licensure Transfer Report","url":"https://nabp.pharmacy/programs/licensure/licensure-transfer/","url_label":"Request NABP Transfer"}],"slug":"hawaii-pharmacist","state_name":"Hawaii","state_slug":"hawaii","statutes_url":"https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/pharmacy/statute_rules/","steps":[{"description":"Register for an account on the Hawaii Professional and Vocational Licensing (PVL) portal to manage your application and license.","title":"Create a MyPVL Account","url":"https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov/","url_label":"Register for MyPVL"},{"description":"Complete Form PH-01 (Application for Exam and License - Pharmacist) and mail it to the Board with the $50 non-refundable application fee and proof of date of birth (e.g., copy of ID or birth certificate).","title":"Submit Application for Exam and License","url":"https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/pharmacy/application_publications/","url_label":"Download Form PH-01"},{"description":"Arrange for your ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy to send an official transcript showing your degree and graduation date directly to the Board.","title":"Request Official Transcripts","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Submit verification of at least 1,500 hours of practical experience in a pharmacy. This can be verified by the Dean of your pharmacy school or by a licensed pharmacist preceptor.","title":"Verify Practical Experience","url":"https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/pharmacy/application_publications/","url_label":"Download Verification Forms"},{"description":"Register for the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) and the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE) through the NABP website.","title":"Register for NAPLEX and MPJE","url":"https://nabp.pharmacy/programs/examinations/","url_label":"Register via NABP"},{"description":"Achieve a minimum passing score of 75 on both the NAPLEX and the Hawaii-specific MPJE.","title":"Pass Examinations","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Once exams are passed and all documents are verified, pay the required license fees through the MyPVL portal to receive your license.","title":"Pay Final License Fees","url":"https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov/","url_label":"Pay Fees on MyPVL"}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":"See board","temp_license_fee":"See board","temp_license_processing_time":"See board","updated_at":"2026-04-10T18:28:21.442781+00:00","verify_license_url":"https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov/public-license-search/"}