License guide → Hawaii
Hawaii Nursing License by Endorsement
For RNs already licensed in another state. From the Hawaii Board of Nursing (DCCA Professional and Vocational Licensing).
Nurse Licensure Compact
No — you need a Hawaii license
Temporary license
Yes — Combined temporary permit + endorsement application; permit valid until full license, up to 1 year; requires certification from a Hawaii health care employer.
Processing time
Not stated by the board
Application fee
$236 (Combined temp permit + endorsement fee for permits issued July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027 ($304 for prior year); Fieldprint fee paid separately.)
Fingerprints / background check
Required
Good to know
Paper application by mail or in person only; NPDB self-query report required.
Sources: cca.hawaii.gov · nursecompact.com. Compiled November 2026. Fees and rules change; confirm with the board before you apply.