Is there a grace period for Hawaii optometry (od) license renewal?

No grace period is specified in the available data — verify with the licensing board before relying on one.

Hawaii Optometry (OD) license renewal deadline

When optometrist licenses come due in Hawaii, sourced from the official board.

December 31Verify with board

Every 2 years of odd-numbered years

Board wording: Licenses expire December 31 of odd-numbered years; CE must be earned in the concluding biennium (HRS §459-7).

Deadline type

Fixed calendar date

Renewal cycle

Every 2 years

Reporting

Submit proof of CE with renewal application (online or hardcopy); Board may extend time for good cause

Official source: Hawaii Board of Optometry — HAR ch. 92 §16-92-38; HRS §459-7; DCCA renewal page

⚠️Board rules change. Verify every figure against the official source before relying on it.

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