Veterinarians · Hawaii · Continuing education
Hawaii Veterinary CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- DVM20 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 DVM CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 20hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Jun 30, even yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By June 30 in even-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- CE credits from an approved sponsor
- Renewal fee
- $360
- New licensees
- Graduates of an accredited veterinary school within one year of the first renewal are exempt for that renewal.
- Audits & records
- Random audits; 60 days to submit documentation; do not send certificates with the renewal.
- Renew online
- mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov ↗
Good to know. Applies to active-status veterinarians. All licenses renew by June 30 of even-numbered years. No online limit stated on the Board page.
Source: cca.hawaii.gov · HRS §471-9 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
Which CE courses count for veterinarians in Hawaii?
CE credits from an approved sponsor.
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Hawaii?
20 hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a veterinarian license in Hawaii?
Use the license lookup of the Hawaii Board of Veterinary Medicine (DCCA Professional and Vocational Licensing) (cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/veterinary); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal.
When is the renewal deadline for veterinarians in Hawaii?
Licenses renew by June 30 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle).