Psychologists · Hawaii · Continuing education
Hawaii Psychologist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Psychologist/Associate Psychologist: 18 credit hours every 2 years; renewal by June 30 in even-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Hawaii Psychologist/Associate Psychologist CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 18credit hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Jun 30, even yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By June 30 in even-numbered years
- Renewal fee
- $278
- New licensees
- First-time licensees (and, from July 1, 2026, associate psychologists licensed under HRS 465-7.2) are exempt from CE for the first renewal.
- Audits & records
- Certify compliance under oath at renewal; random audits, documentation due within 60 days of notice.
- Renew online
- cca.hawaii.gov ↗
Good to know. 18 credit hours within every biennium (July 1-June 30); all licenses renew by June 30 of even years. Extension by notarized affidavit requires at least 36 h in the next biennium. Topic/provider rules in HAR ch. 16-98 not verified (scanned PDF).
Source: www.capitol.hawaii.gov · Haw. Rev. Stat. § 465-11; HAR Chapter 16-98 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How do I verify a psychologist license in Hawaii?
Use the license lookup of the Hawaii Board of Psychology (DCCA Professional & Vocational Licensing) (cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/psychology); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal.
How many CE hours do psychologists need in Hawaii?
18 credit hours every 2 years.
When is the renewal deadline for psychologists in Hawaii?
Licenses renew by June 30 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle).