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All applicants shall pass the National Counselor Examination for Licensure and Certification (NCE) .  \n5) I am licensed in another state. Can I transfer my license to Hawaii? Is there reciprocity?  \nCurrently, Hawaii does not have a reciprocity agreement with any other state. A person who is licensed by another state must submit an application for licensure and be determined to have met the requirements of the State of Hawaii.  \n6) After licensure, how often will I have to renew?  \nRenewals are on a triennial basis with the first renewal deadline occurring on June 30, 2008.  \n7) Are there continuing education (“CE”) requirements for licensure renewal?  \nNo.  \n8) I did not renew my license on time. Can I restore it?  \nLicenses that are not renewed by June 30 of the renewal deadline will become forfeited. A forfeited license may be restored within one year of the forfeiture. To restore a license, you may call the Licensing Branch at (808) 586-3000 between 7:45 a. m. and 4:30 p. m. , Hawaiian Standard Time, and request to have a restoration application form sent to you.","cbCaibKHkzhyfHrH","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibKHkzhyfHrH","pdf",112647,"English","# Frequently Asked Questions\n## Licensing requirements and education\n## Documentation and examination\n## Reciprocity, renewal, and restoration","[{\"question\":\"What education and supervision requirements are needed to become licensed in Hawaii?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants must have a master’s or doctoral degree (with graduate counseling coursework) meeting the semester/quarter hour minimums across specified course areas. 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