If you hold a Hawaii Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) license, the DCCA requires 45 credit hours of continuing education every three-year renewal period, including a minimum of 6 hours in ethics. Renewal is due by December 31 of the renewal year. Below is the full breakdown of what you need, what counts, and when it is due.
45 hours / 3 years
Forty-five credit hours each triennial renewal period.
Ethics (6 hrs)
A minimum of 6 credit hours in ethics.
Triennial renewal
Renew by December 31 of the renewal year.
DCCA oversight
Administered by Hawaii DCCA.
How many CE hours Hawaii LMFTs need
Hawaii requires 45 credit hours of continuing education every three years, tied to your triennial license renewal.
Mandated subject requirements
- Ethics: a minimum of 6 credit hours each renewal period.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Hawaii LMFT licenses renew every three years by December 31 of the renewal year. Complete and document your 45 hours before that date.
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View pricingHawaii Marriage & Family Therapists (LMFT) CME at a glance
- Ethics6 hrs · every renewal
A minimum of 6 credit hours in ethics courses during each three-year renewal period.
Always confirm with your licensing board
Hawaii LMFT licenses renew triennially by December 31 (renewal years include 2025, 2028, 2031) through the DCCA. Licensees must complete at least 45 credit hours of continuing education during the renewal period, including a minimum of 6 credit hours in ethics.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Hawaii DCCA before relying on these figures.
Source: Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs — Marriage and Family Therapist Program. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Hawaii LMFT CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Hawaii LMFTs need?
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45 credit hours every three years, including 6 hours of ethics.
Is an ethics course required for Hawaii LMFTs?
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Yes — a minimum of 6 credit hours in ethics each three-year period.
When do Hawaii LMFT licenses renew?
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Triennially by December 31 of the renewal year.
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