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Licensing Area: Respiratory Therapists

Licensing requirements, application details, renewals, and professional standards for Respiratory Therapists and Certified Respiratory Therapy Technicians in Hawaii

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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

  • Renewals Accepted:

    May 4, 2026 to June 30, 2026

  • Renewal Postcard Mail Out:

    May 1, 2026

  • Renew By License Expiration Date:

    June 30, 2026

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On-Time Cost to Renew

  • Respiratory Therapist (RT) - active status

    $270.00

  • Respiratory Therapist (RT) - inactive status

    $12.00

All Licenses regardless of issuance date, are subject to renewal triennial by June 30, every three (3) years, (2026, 2029, 2032).

Licenses not renewed by the expiration date are unlicensed and may not practice.

 

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Restoration Information
(Restore within 1 year after license expiration)

Forfeited licenses may be restored within 1 year and subject to meeting restoration requirements.

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)

  • Respiratory Therapist (RT) - active status

    $370.00

  • Respiratory Therapist (RT) - inactive status

    $112.00