The Hawaii Teacher Standards Board issues three types of licenses and two types of permits: Click on the license link below or use the orange drop down menu at the top of the page to learn more.

•  A non-renewable Provisional License may be granted for no more than three (3) years to an applicant who meets the Provisional License requirements.  Read about the Provisional License to see if you qualify.
•  A renewable Standard License may be granted for five (5) years to an applicant who meets the Standard License requirements.  Read  about the Standard License to see if you qualify.
•  A renewable Advanced License may be granted for five (5) years to an applicant who meets the Advanced License requirements.  Read about the Advanced License to see if you qualify.
• A Career and Technical Education (CTE) Limited Duty Special Permit may be granted for one year at a time for five (5) years to an applicant who meets the requirements. Read about the Career and Technical Education Limited Duty Special Permit to see if you qualify.
• A Ni'ihau Limited Duty Special Permit may be granted to an instructor employed on Ni'ihau as of June 1, 2000.  Read about the Ni'ihau Limited Duty Special Permit to see if you qualify.

You may also add a field to an existing license, change the name on your license, and request a replacement license.

• Click here to find out how to add a field to your license.

• Click here to find out how to change the name on your license.

• Click here to find out how to request a replacement license.

HTSB has recently changed Praxis test requirements.  If you took and passed tests which were required up to and including July 31, 2010, those test scores will be accepted, even if you apply for a license at a later date.  However, if you take a test on or after August 1, 2010, be sure it is listed on the current Praxis chart.  

If you hold a Standard or Advanced Hawaii License, you must renew your license prior to the expiration date.

To find out how to renew your license, click here.