Hawaii LMHC Continuing Education Requirements
What a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) must complete to renew in Hawaii.
Triennial renewal · calculating the next statewide deadline
Hawaii LMHC requirements
| Requirement | Notes |
|---|---|
| Total continuing education | See the board source for the total-hour requirement. |
| Renewal | Triennial cycle: CE due by June 30 every 3 years (2026, 2029, ...). |
| Late renewal | A late renewal allows a late fee. |
Full board policy details
- Hawaii LMHC licenses renew by June 30 every three years (2026, 2029, 2032) regardless of issuance date. Current HRS chapter 453D does not impose recurring continuing education for renewal.
- Senate Bill 2111 (2026) would have created a 45-hour requirement with six ethics hours, but the measure was deferred in committee and did not become law. Its proposed requirements must not be enforced.
We turn every category, format limit, and one-time rule on this page into a live checklist on your Hawaii LMHC record, and reapply board changes automatically as they happen.
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How often do Hawaii LMHC licensees renew?
Triennial cycle: CE due by June 30 every 3 years (2026, 2029, ...).
Sources & verification
- State source
- Hawaii board rule
- Profession source
- NBCC continuing education guidance
- Last verified
- August 2026
- Ruleset version
- 2026.3
Reviewed against the Hawaii board source and refreshed from the compiled ruleset above. Methodology and disclaimer. Compliance data is for guidance only, not legal or board advice. Always confirm requirements with your licensing board before renewing. See something wrong? Report it →
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