Application Forms and Publications
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTFor All Nurse License Applicants (LPN, RN, APRN and Prescriptive Authority) by Exam, Endorsement OR IF Renewing, Restoring, Reactivating OR Reinstating a Nurse License |
Criminal History Record Check Requirement
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- FAQs for Emergency Rules
- Emergency Rules for Nurses to Practice in the State (Effective Date 4/4/23)
- ER Form for List of Nurses (posted 8/12/22)
(Download form to fill in and electronically sign)
- ER Form for List of Nurses (posted 8/12/22)
ONE YEAR (1) ABANDONMENT OF APPLICATIONSPursuant to HRS §436B-9 Your application shall be considered abandoned, will be destroyed, if you fail to complete the license process within one year after filing the application, or fail to take and pass the examination after becoming eligible to take the examination. If an application is deemed abandoned the applicant shall be required to reapply for licensure and comply with the licensing requirements at the time of the reapplication. |
Use this option only if you do NOT plan to apply for a permanent RN/LPN license. You are only eligible for a temporary permit if you already possess a valid and unencumbered RN or LPN license in another state, territory, or country AND have already been appointed or accepted employment with a single health care entity in the State, as defined by Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 321-11(10).
- File Temporary Permit Application Online at “MyPVL”
- Complete application below and upload with all supporting documents and pay online.
- RN/LPN Temporary Nursing Permit Instructions and Application Form
- Employment Certification Form (Must be signed and submitted by Hawaii Health Care Entity)
This option allows out-of-state RNs and LPNs to apply simultaneously for a temporary nursing permit and a license by endorsement within a single application, for a single nonrefundable fee. You are only eligible for a temporary permit if you already possess a valid and unencumbered RN or LPN license in another state, territory, or country AND have already been appointed or accepted employment with a single health care entity in the State, as defined by Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 321-11(10).
IMPORTANT: This application must be submitted by mail or hand-delivered to the PVL office. It cannot be submitted through the online portal.
LPN Nursing License
- LPN File License Application Online at “MyPVL”
- Complete application below and upload with all supporting documents and pay online.
- LPN Requirements and License Application Form – Hardcopy/Mail-in Application
- Remedial/Refresher Course Offering at University of Hawaii @ Hilo
- LPN File License Application Online at “MyPVL”
- Complete application below and upload with all supporting documents and pay online.
- LPN Requirements and License Application Form – Hardcopy/Mail- in Application
- Remedial/Refresher Course Offering at University of Hawaii @ Hilo
- Requirements and License Application Form
Temporary license to practice for the duration of the active-duty military member’s service in Hawaii. - Apply online at: https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov/ select method of licensure T-Temporary Military Spouse License.
RN Nursing License
- Requirements and License Application Form
Temporary license to practice for the duration of the active-duty military member’s service in Hawaii. - Apply online at: https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov/ select method of licensure T-Temporary Military Spouse License.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License (APRN)
- Requirements and License Application Form
Temporary license to practice for the duration of the active-duty military member’s service in Hawaii. - Apply online at: https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov/ select method of licensure T-Temporary Military Spouse License.