Hawaii Board Of Optometry
The Board licenses Certified Public Accountants, administers exams, enforces standards, renews licenses, and conducts disciplinary actions ensuring ethical accounting practices
Licensing Assistance
Applicant and Licensee Information
Find application forms, requirements, deadlines, laws, as well as guides on how to manage your existing license online
Application and Licensing Information
License Continuation Info
Renewal Information
(Renew by December 31 every odd-numbered year)
On-time renewals for the licensing period of January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027
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Renewals Accepted:
November 3, 2025 to December 31, 2025
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Renewal Postcard Mailout:
October 31, 2025
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Renew By License Expiration Date:
December 31, 2025
On-Time Cost to Renew
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Optometrist (OD) –
$270.00
CONTINUING EDUCATION RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
- All Licenses regardless of issuance date, are subject to renewal by December 31 of every odd-numbered year.
Licenses not renewed by license expiration date are unlicensed and may not practice.
License Continuation Info
Restoration Information
(Expired and forfeited licenses)
Cost to Restore (late renewal)
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Optometrist (OD) -
$320.00
Forfeited licenses may be restored subject to meeting restoration requirements. (Must restore by hardcopy only)
- All Licenses regardless of issuance date, are subject to renewal by December 31 of every odd-numbered year.
- Licenses not renewed by license expiration date are unlicensed and may not practice.
Regulating Body
The official Board of Accountancy, together with its schedule of public meetings and the minutes from past proceedings
Board Composition
7 Members
K. Paul Chin, OD, Chairperson
Peter “Clay” Sear, OD, Vice-Chairperson
Gayle Chang, Public
Wallace Kojima, OD/Hawaii Island
Vacant, OD
Vacant, OD
Vacant, Public
Qualifications
5 Optometrists
2 Public