Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

06/17/2026

Falling behind on mortgage payments can happen to anyone, but unfortunately, scammers know this and often take advantage of people during difficult times.

If you think that “mortgage relief” offer is a scam, report it to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov and find legitimate help through the Hawaiʻi Foreclosure Information Center at cca.hawaii.gov/hfic/.

06/15/2026

Before you book your Summer vacation, be sure to read the Insurance Division's travel insurance tips. Get more information athttps://cca.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Travel-Insurance-FAQs.pdf

06/13/2026

NOTICE: The MyPVL portal is currently down for Associate Provisional License applications. Applications are still being accepted in person or by mail until further notice. Please see the application instructions for submission details.

06/13/2026

📢 Your voice matters.

The Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission is seeking public input on the Liability Cap Rulemaking established under Act 258, which directs the PUC to establish the maximum amount each electric utility may pay to resolve claims arising from any covered catastrophic wildfires.

Community members, organizations, and stakeholders are encouraged to review the available materials and submit written comments for consideration.

🗓 Submission Deadline: June 30, 2026

Your mana‘o can help inform this important process and contribute to conversations about Hawaiʻi's future resilience.

📱 Scan the QR codes to learn more and submit your input.

06/12/2026

On the flip slide, travel insurance policies are usually not designed to cover these situations. Policies vary by company, so it is important to read the policy details carefully before purchasing. For our full Travel Insurance FAQs, visithttps://cca.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Travel-Insurance-FAQs.pdf

06/10/2026

Scammers know businesses are busy — and they use that to their advantage by sending fake bills for products or services never ordered. Some may even pretend a trusted vendor has changed their payment information to trick businesses into sending money to the wrong place.

Stay alert and protected, and report phishing attempts, fake invoices, and scams to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.

06/09/2026

If you are planning a trip this Summer, you could be contemplating travel insurance, a short-term policy that may reimburse you if something goes wrong. Coverage options vary; to learn more, visithttps://cca.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Travel-Insurance-FAQs.pdf

06/05/2026

This is a final reminder for those affected by the Kona Low storms to apply for FEMA aid and / or a low-interest SBA loan. The key is to get your applications in now (both program deadlines are June 14, 2026). Please visit oneoahu.org/help for more details.

06/03/2026

🔒 Know your rights, Hawaiʻi.

As technology continues to evolve, so do the tactics scammers use to target consumers, especially kūpuna and vulnerable communities. HB1642 strengthens consumer protections, supports public safety, and helps build trust in emerging financial technologies by addressing increasingly sophisticated fraud schemes.

Hawaiʻi is taking proactive action to help keep residents informed, protected, and secure.

06/02/2026

New pathways to care are here.

Beginning July 1, 2026, associate psychologists, marriage and family therapists, and mental health counselors in Hawaiʻi can apply for provisional licensure through DCCA. This means qualified professionals can practice under supervision and receive insurance reimbursement while working toward full licensure—expanding access to much-needed mental health services across the state.

Learn more and apply at cca.hawaii.gov/pvl.

Welcome! PVL oversees 25 professional boards and commissions plus 27 licensing programs, regulating 52 professions and vocations.