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Hawaii Board of Chiropractic

This official portal for the Hawaii Board of Chiropractic provides essential licensing forms, renewal deadlines, fee schedules, and regulatory laws for practitioners statewide

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Access our online license management tool, read the latest announcements, and find answers to your questions

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Licensing Resources

Find application forms, requirements, deadlines, laws, as well as guides on how to manage your existing license online

Applicant and Licensee Information

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License Continuation Info

Renewal Information

(Renew by December 31 of every odd-numbered year)

On-time renewals for the licensing period of January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026. Note: Licensee can renew online

  • Renewals Accepted:

    November 3, 2025 to December 31, 2025

  • Renewal Postcard Mailout:

    October 31, 2025

  • Renew By License Expiration Date:

    December 31, 2025

Renew Online

On-Time Cost to Renew

  • Chiropractor (DC) – active status -

    $342.00

  • Chiropractor (DC) – inactive status -

    $12.00

    • 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.

Pocket ID and Processing Time For Renewals

POCKET ID: 
You MUST retrieve and print your pocket ID online via your MyPVL account at: https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov/NO OTHER NOTICE WILL BE PROVIDED.
CHECK THE STATUS OF YOUR RENEWAL AT: https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov/public-license-search/  (select “Pending Application”)

 

PROCESSING TIME FOR RENEWALS:  (Early submittals are strongly recommended)
  • Processing times are average and subject to licensee meeting all requirements.
  • Processing times may be longer due to high volume of renewals received.
Online Hardcopy
3-5 Business Days 14-21 Business Days

Request Hardcopy Renewal Form

  • Hardcopy renewal form may be requested 8 weeks before license expiration by contacting: The Professional and Vocational Licensing Branch at (808) 586-3000 OR
  • Pick up at office location:King Kalakaua Building 335 Merchant Street, Rm. 301 Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
  • Hours of Operation: The DCCA will be open 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM (Hawaii Standard Time), Monday to Friday, except state holidays.

 

Regain Active Status

Restoration Information

(Restore within 2 years after license expiration)

(DC) Forfeited licenses may be restored within 2 years and subject to meeting restoration requirements.

Cost to Restore (late renewal)

  • Chiropractor (DC) – active status

    - $442.00

  • Chiropractor (DC) – inactive status

    - $112.00

Failure to restore a forfeited license within 2 years 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.

Request Hardcopy Restoration Form

Hardcopy restoration form may be requested by contacting: The Professional and Vocational Licensing Branch at (808) 586-3000 OR

Pick up at office location: King Kalakaua Building 335 Merchant Street, Rm. 301 Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

Hours of Operation: The DCCA will be open 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM (Hawaii Standard Time), Monday to Friday, except state holidays.

Pursuant to Section 436B-14.5, HRS , any registration held by a member of the armed forces, National Guard, or a reserve component that expires, is forfeited, or deemed delinquent while the member is on active duty and deployed during a state or national crisis shall be restored if certain restoration requirements are met. Military Renewal and Restoration Information Sheet.

Board of Chiropractic Continuing Education Information

PROGRAM SPONSOR AGREEMENT APPLICATION FORMS
Program Sponsor Agreement for Continuing Education (Fillable Form)
Re-registration Continuing Education Sponsor Agreement (Fillable Form)

Sponsor Contact Information