Architect licensing

Hawaii Architect license renewal: CE hours, fees, and board.

Hawaii architect licenses renew every two years (biennial) and require 16 CE hours per 2-year cycle. Of that total, 16 hours must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW). The approximate renewal fee is $204 per cycle.

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Renewal cycle
Biennial
CE required
16 / cycle
HSW hours
16 of total
Approximate fee
$204

CE and HSW requirements for architects in Hawaii

Hawaii requires 16 CE hours per 2-year renewal cycle, of which 16 must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) hours.

Hawaii does not allow CE hours to carry over between cycles.

16 HSW hours per biennium. Renews Apr 30 even years.

How to renew your Hawaii architect license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    Hawaii architect licenses renew every two years (biennial). Confirm your exact date on the board portal, deadlines and cycles can change.

  2. 2
    Verify your CE and HSW hours

    Confirm you have 16 CE hours for this cycle, including 16 HSW. Save certificates as PDFs in case the board audits you.

  3. 3
    Pay the renewal fee

    About $204. Renew through the Hawaii board portal and save your receipt.

  4. 4
    Save your updated license

    Once renewed, save your updated certificate. If your firm needs a copy for project files, send it the same day.

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Hawaii architect renewal FAQ

How often does a Hawaii architect license need to be renewed?+

Hawaii architect licenses are renewed every two years (biennial).

How many CE hours does Hawaii require for architect renewal?+

Hawaii requires 16 CE hours per 2-year cycle, including 16 Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) hours.

How much does it cost to renew a Hawaii architect license?+

The approximate renewal fee is $204 per cycle. Fees change; confirm the current amount on the Hawaii board portal.

Does Hawaii require HSW hours for architects?+

Yes. Of the 16 CE hours, 16 must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW). PE License Pro tracks your HSW hours against this requirement automatically.

Does Hawaii allow architect CE carryover?+

No. Hawaii does not allow architect CE hours to carry over between renewal cycles.

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