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Hawaii
Your Home State — where your license was issued
This is where you hold your professional licenses. Hawaii belongs to 0 interstate compacts, which determines how far your license travels.
License Portability Summary
Hawaii is your home state. You hold 0 interstate compact memberships. Your general portability rating is "difficult" for incoming professionals.
Interstate Compact Memberships
Hawaii is not currently a member of any major interstate licensing compacts.
Teaching License Reciprocity
Hawaii teaching reciprocity: NASDTEC member; requires additional Hawaii-specific coursework.
Professional Engineer (PE) Comity
Hawaii supports PE license comity through NCEES. Licensed Professional Engineers from Hawaii can apply for licensure by comity, which is a streamlined process using your NCEES Record. This typically requires verifying your education, exam passage, and experience meet Hawaii's requirements.
Military Spouse License Portability
Temporary permit for military spouses; valid up to 1 year. Under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), updated December 2024, all states are now required to recognize valid professional licenses from other states for military personnel and their spouses.
Recent Legislative Changes
NLC legislation introduced in 2025 session.
Official State Licensing Board
For the most current licensing requirements and compact participation details, visit the official Hawaii licensing page at https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/. Requirements and compact memberships may change as new legislation is enacted.
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Interstate compact memberships and universal-recognition laws are updated regularly — always confirm with the destination state's licensing board before relocating or practicing. Coverage varies by profession (nursing, psychology, PT, counseling, engineering, teaching, real estate). Data reflects laws in effect as of early 2026.