Updated for 2026

Hawaii LMHC Continuing Education Requirements

Here's what a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) must complete to renew in Hawaii.

Next deadline: June 30, 2029The renewal cycle is triennial, and the license renews by June 30 every 3 years (2026, 2029, ...).

Where this comes from

State source: Hawaii board rule
Profession source: NBCC continuing education guidance
Last verified: August 2026
Ruleset version: 2026.3

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Requirements

Hawaii LMHC requirements

Total

No CE hoursThe board does not require continuing education hours to renew this license. The renewal cycle is triennial, and the license renews by June 30 every 3 years (2026, 2029, ...).

Cycle and record rules

Renewal: The renewal cycle is triennial, and the license renews by June 30 every 3 years (2026, 2029, ...).
Late renewal: A late renewal adds a late fee.

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Also hold a Hawaii LMFT or LCSW license? Each board runs its own CE cycle. See the Hawaii LMFT and Hawaii LCSW requirements.

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.

Hawaii LMHC CE: frequently asked questions

How often do Hawaii LMHC licensees renew?

The renewal cycle is triennial, and the license renews by June 30 every 3 years (2026, 2029, ...).

Sources and verification

State source: Hawaii board rule
Profession source: NBCC continuing education guidance
Last verified: August 2026
Ruleset version: 2026.3

We reviewed this page against the Hawaii board source, and we refresh it 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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Hawaii guides & data

What to keep for a CE audit →Learn what boards ask for in a CE audit, how long each state says to keep certificates, and what the notice looks like, then use the printable checklist.Hawaii mental health workforce data →5,688 active providers, or 397 per 100,000 residents, ranked 31 of 51. The page includes a county density map and free CSV downloads.

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