How to Become a Pharmacy Technician in HawaiiRegistration Requirements & Costs (2026)

Hawaii was the LAST state to require any pharmacy technician registration. Registration became mandatory January 1, 2026 under Act 93 (2025), signed May 27, 2025 (HB 72). No 'renewal' — must re-apply each cycle (valid through Dec 31 of odd years). Certificate must be displayed prominently. Fee $20 per SD1 (check Board for current). Paper applications only. No state CE required. No fingerprinting.

Registration became mandatory January 1, 2026 under Act 93 (2025). Hawaii was previously the only state without any registry of practicing pharmacy technicians.

Act 93 signed May 27, 2025 (HB 72). Hawaii was the LAST state to require any pharmacy technician registration.

Registration fee: $20 per SD1 version — check Board of Pharmacy for current amount. Valid through December 31 of odd-numbered years. No 'renewal' — must re-apply each cycle.

Certificate of registration must be displayed prominently at the practice site.

Hawaii does NOT accept online applications; all applications must be submitted on paper

No state-mandated continuing education for registration

Vaccine administration requires separate authorization with PTCB/NHA certification, ACPE injection training, CPR, and 2 hours of immunization CE

Background check is limited to criminal history disclosure on the application; no fingerprinting required

by board page listing Pharmacy Technician as an active license type and the renewal cycle starting January 1, 2026