Hawaii's professional-counselor license is the Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), regulated by the DCCA Professional & Vocational Licensing Division. Hawaii does not currently require continuing education for LMHC license renewal. Licenses renew every three years on June 30. Because rules can change, always confirm current requirements before you renew.
No CE required
Hawaii does not mandate continuing education for LMHC renewal.
Triennial renewal
Licenses renew every three years on June 30.
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Regulated by the DCCA Professional & Vocational Licensing Division.
Confirm before renewing
Rules can change — verify current requirements with the Board.
Does Hawaii require CE for LMHCs?
No. Hawaii is one of the few jurisdictions that does not require continuing education for LMHC license renewal.
Mandated subject requirements
There are no state-mandated CE topics for Hawaii LMHCs at this time.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Hawaii LMHC licenses renew every three years on June 30. Confirm current requirements with the DCCA before renewing.
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Always confirm with your licensing board
Hawaii's professional-counselor license is the Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), regulated by the DCCA Professional & Vocational Licensing Division. Hawaii does NOT require continuing education for LMHC renewal; licenses renew triennially on June 30. Always confirm current rules before renewal.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Hawaii DCCA Professional & Vocational Licensing Division before relying on these figures.
Source: Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Professional & Vocational Licensing Division. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Licensed in more than one state?
Counseling Compact: active. Operational; participating states issue the counseling privilege to practice across member states.
Each state license carries its own CME requirement and renewal date — if you hold more than one, you need a plan for each.
Hawaii LMHC CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
Does Hawaii require CE for LMHCs?
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No — there is currently no continuing education requirement for LMHC renewal in Hawaii.
How often do Hawaii LMHC licenses renew?
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Every three years on June 30.
Should I still confirm requirements?
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Yes — licensing rules can change, so verify current CE requirements with the DCCA before renewing.
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