Marriage & Family Therapists · Hawaii · Continuing education
Hawaii MFT CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- LMFT45 credit hours every 3 years, including 6 h medical ethics, professionalism & law; renewal by December 31.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Hawaii LMFT CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 45credit hours
- Renewal cycle
- 3 years
- Deadline
- Dec 31
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By December 31
- Accepted credit
- Courses approved by AAMFT, Hawaiian Islands Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, APA, Hawaii Psychological Association, NASW or NBCC and affiliates; credit hour = 50 minutes
- New licensees
- First-time licensees are exempt from CE for the first renewal.
- Audits & records
- Licensees keep their own CE records and present proof if audited by DCCA.
- Renew online
- mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & law | 6 | every renewal |
Good to know. All licenses renew triennially by December 31 regardless of issue date (2025, 2028, 2031). Associate MFT provisional licenses do not require CE. Licensed by the DCCA Director (no board).
Source: cca.hawaii.gov · HRS §451J-10 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do marriage & family therapists need in Hawaii?
45 credit hours every 3 years.
How do I verify a marriage & family therapist license in Hawaii?
Use the license lookup of the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Professional and Vocational Licensing Division (Marriage and Family Therapist Program) (cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/programs/marriage); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal.
Which CE topics are mandatory for marriage & family therapists in Hawaii?
Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 6 h (every renewal).
When is the renewal deadline for marriage & family therapists in Hawaii?
Licenses renew by December 31 (3 years cycle).