Midwives Licensing Program
Hawaii’s regulatory framework for midwives facilitates professional growth and legal compliance by providing centralized access to certification standards and statutory guidelines
Licensing Assistance
Licensing Resources
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 June 30 every 3 years (2026, 2029, 2032)
On-time renewals for the licensing period of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029
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Renewals Accepted:
May 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026
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Renewal Postcard Mail Out:
May 4, 2026
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Renew By License Expiration Date:
June 30, 2026
On-Time Cost to Renew
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Midwife (MW) – active status
$882.00
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Midwife (MW) - inactive status
$12.00
All Licenses regardless of issuance date, are subject to renewal by June 30 every three (3) years, (2026, 2029, 2032)
Licenses not renewed by the license expiration date are unlicensed and may not practice.
Regain Active Status
Restoration Information
(Restore within 1 year after license expiration)
Forfeited licenses may be restored within 1 year and subject to meeting restoration requirements.
Failure to restore a forfeited license within 1 year after the license expiration date will result in the termination of the license and the person must apply as a new applicant and meet current licensing requirements.
Cost to Restore (late renewal)
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Midwife (MW) – active status
$932.00
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Midwife (MW) – inactive status
$62.00
Midwives Town Hall – October 7, 2025