{"application_form_url":null,"application_portal_url":"https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov/","board_contact_url":"https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/contact/","board_email":"See board website","board_fax":"N/A (contact by phone)","board_mailing_address":"See board website","board_name":"Hawaii PVL \u2014 Respiratory Therapy","board_parent_org":"Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) Office of Health Care Assurance","board_phone":"(808) 586-2704","board_physical_address":"See board website","board_source_url":null,"board_url":null,"canonical_url":"https://statelicensingreference.com/hawaii-rrt","ce_requirements_url":"https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/programs/respiratory/","common_delays":[{"description":"The board requires official verification directly from the NBRC. Failure to request this or attaching an unofficial copy will stall the application.","title":"Missing NBRC Verification"},{"description":"Delays often occur when other state boards take time to process and mail Form RT-05. 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You must renew by this date regardless of when the license was issued.","question":"When does my Hawaii Respiratory Therapist license expire?"},{"answer":"No, Hawaii does not issue temporary permits or provisional licenses for respiratory therapy.","question":"Does Hawaii offer a temporary or provisional license?"},{"answer":"The on-time renewal fee for an active Respiratory Therapist license is $270.","question":"How much does it cost to renew my license?"},{"answer":"Yes, Hawaii statutes allow for licensure if you have passed the NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) examination.","question":"Can I apply for a license if I only have the CRT credential?"}],"fee_payment_url":"https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov/","fingerprint_delay_weeks":"2-4","fingerprint_fee":"$35-$50 (varies by state)","fingerprint_method_in_state":"LiveScan (IdentoGO)","fingerprint_method_out_of_state":"IdentoGO Out-of-State Live Scan (adds ~$39.95 fee) OR FD-258 hard card via mail (tip: moisturize hands for days prior to reduce smudge rejects)","fingerprint_required":true,"fingerprint_url":null,"fingerprint_vendor":"IdentoGO (IDEMIA)","fingerprint_vendor_url":"https://uenroll.identogo.com/","initial_fee_amount":100.0,"initial_fee_breakdown":"$100 application/license fee","last_updated":"2026-02-25","last_verified":"2026-02-25","license_duration":"2 Years","licensing_pathway":"endorsement","payload_url":"https://statelicensingreference.com/api/hawaii-rrt.json","processing_time":"4 to 6 Weeks","profession":"Respiratory Therapist","provisional_info":"Many states offer a limited permit or provisional license for new graduates waiting to take the NBRC. Check specific board rules for supervisory requirements.","reciprocity_info":"Respiratory Therapists licensed in another state can often apply via endorsement by providing license verification and current certification.","renewal_cycle":"Every 2 years","renewal_fee_amount":50.0,"renewal_portal_url":"https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov/","required_documents":[{"description":"The primary application for licensure as a Respiratory Therapist.","name":"Form RT-01","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Official letter from the National Board for Respiratory Care confirming your CRT or RRT status.","name":"NBRC Official Verification","url":"https://www.nbrc.org","url_label":"NBRC Website"},{"description":"Required if you hold or have ever held a license in another state or jurisdiction.","name":"Form RT-05 (Verification of License)","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Documentation of U.S. citizenship or legal work authorization (e.g., copy of passport, birth certificate, or work visa).","name":"Proof of Legal Interest","url":null,"url_label":null}],"slug":"hawaii-rrt","state_name":"Hawaii","state_slug":"hawaii","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Complete a respiratory therapy training program at an accredited educational institution approved by CoARC and pass the NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) examination.","title":"Education and Certification","url":"https://www.nbrc.org","url_label":"NBRC Website"},{"description":"Register for an account on the Hawaii Professional and Vocational Licensing (PVL) portal to submit your application and pay fees online.","title":"Create a MyPVL Account","url":"https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov/","url_label":"MyPVL Portal"},{"description":"Complete the 'Application for License - Respiratory Therapist' (Form RT-01). You can apply online via MyPVL or mail a hard copy to the Licensing Branch.","title":"Submit Application Form","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Pay the required fees. The initial license fee is typically $340, which includes the application fee and compliance resolution fund fee.","title":"Pay Application Fees","url":"https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov/","url_label":"Pay Fees Online"},{"description":"Request an official verification letter from the NBRC to be sent directly to the Hawaii Respiratory Therapist Program or attach the official letter to your application.","title":"Verify NBRC Credentials","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Provide documentation of U.S. citizenship, U.S. national status, or an alien authorized to work in the United States.","title":"Submit Proof of Work Authorization","url":null,"url_label":null}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":"See board","temp_license_fee":"See board","temp_license_processing_time":"See board","updated_at":"2026-04-12T09:04:31.795126+00:00","verify_license_url":"https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov/public-license-search/"}