Hawaii Architect FAQs

Renewing Your License:

How do I renew my Hawaii architect license?

1. A postcard renewal reminder will be sent to your address of record approximately 60 days prior to the renewal date
2. Ensure you have completed the required continuing education
3. Complete your renewal application online, or request a hardcopy renewal form from the board
4. Submit completed application and appropriate fees to the board

What are the Hawaii continuing education requirements for architects?

The number of continuing education hours required is dependent upon when in the licensing cycle you became licensed.

By April 30th of each even-numbered year:

• Architects licensed for the entire two year renewal cycle:
  • 16 hrs in public protection (HSW) subjects
• Architects licensed for more than one year but less than two:
  • 8 hrs in public protection (HSW) subjects
• Architects licensed for less than one year:
  • No CE is required

Who notifies Hawaii of my completed architect continuing education?

Continuing education documentation is not required to be submitted with your renewal application. Licensees are responsible for maintaining course completion records for themselves for a period of four years, to be furnished to the board in the event of a request for audit. Architects Training Institute will submit your course completions to the AIA and maintain your course completion certificates for 6 years free of charge.

Do I need to complete continuing education requirements for my AIA membership?

Yes, as an Architect member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), 18 learning unit hours are required per calendar-year for membership renewal. Of these 18 hours, at least 12 hours must be in subjects designated as Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW).

Are AIA approved classes accepted to renew my Hawaii architect license?

Yes, provided that they are in Health, Safety and Wellness (HSW) subjects.

My Hawaii architect registration has lapsed, how do I reinstate it?

1. Complete a restoration application either online or request a hardcopy from the board
2. Submit the completed application and fees to the board by the restoration deadline determined by the board

Failure to restore a forfeited license within 2 years after the license expiration date will result in the termination of the license. In this case the person must apply as a new applicant and meet current licensing requirements

State Contact Info:

State of Hawaii
Board of Engineers, Architects, Land Surveyors & Landscape Architects
PO Box 3469
Honolulu, HI 96801
Phone: (808) 586-3000
http://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/engineer/