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Hawaii Construction Licensing

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Licenses are typically required for individuals and businesses that provide construction industry services. This guide contains information about construction industry licensing in Hawaii.

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Hawaii Construction and Contracting Company Licenses

Hawaii Asbestos Entity Registration

Agency:Hawaii Department of Health - Asbestos Program

Initial Registration

Form:

Form for Asbestos Entity Registration (Consultants & Contractors)

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$200

Registration Renewal

Form:

Form for Asbestos Entity Registration (Consultants & Contractors) (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$200

Due:

Annually

Hawaii Contractor's License - Business Entity

Agency:Hawaii Board of Contractors
Law:

HI Stat § 444-9

Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Financial Requirements:

A financial statement prepared by a CPA is required.

Insurance Requirements:

A certificate of insurance for general liability and workers' compensation (for contractors with employees) insurance is required. The minimum limits for liability insurance are $100,000 per person and $300,000 per occurance for bodily injury and $50,000 per occurance for property damage.

Bond Requirements:

A bond of not less than $5,000 may be required by the board.

Notes:

In Hawaii, firms must file an application in addition to the application filed by the qualifying agent.

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Contractor's License - Entity

Agency Fee:

$50 application fee + license fee of $663 if licensed between October 1st of the even-numbered year and September 30th of the odd-numbered year, and $494 if licensed between October 1st of the odd-numbered year and September 30th of the even-numbered year.

Original Ink:Not required
Notarization Required?:Not required

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$353

Due:

By September 30 of even-numbered years.

Original Ink:Not required
Notarization Required?:Not required

Individual Licenses

Hawaii Individual Construction and Contracting Licenses

Hawaii Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor Certification

Agency:Hawaii Department of Health - Asbestos Program

Initial Registration

Form:

Asbestos Activities Application Form

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Form:

Asbestos Activities Renewal Form

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Annually from the date of initial training course.

Notes:

Refresher course must be completed before renewal.

Hawaii Asbestos Inspector Certification

Agency:Hawaii Department of Health - Asbestos Program

Initial Registration

Form:

Asbestos Activities Application Form

Agency Fee:

$200

Registration Renewal

Form:

Asbestos Activities Renewal Form

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually from the date of initial training course.

Notes:

Refresher course must be completed before renewal.

Hawaii Asbestos Management Planner Certification

Agency:Hawaii Department of Health - Asbestos Program

Initial Registration

Form:

Asbestos Activities Application Form

Agency Fee:

$50

Registration Renewal

Form:

Asbestos Activities Renewal Form

Agency Fee:

$25

Due:

Annually from the date of initial training course.

Notes:

Refresher course must be completed before renewal.

Hawaii Asbestos Project Designer Certification

Agency:Hawaii Department of Health - Asbestos Program

Initial Registration

Form:

Asbestos Activities Application Form

Agency Fee:

$300

Registration Renewal

Form:

Asbestos Activities Renewal Form

Agency Fee:

$150

Due:

Annually from the date of initial training course.

Notes:

Refresher course must be completed before renewal.

Hawaii Asbestos Project Manager Certification

Agency:Hawaii Department of Health - Asbestos Program

Initial Registration

Form:

Asbestos Activities Application Form

Agency Fee:

$150

Registration Renewal

Form:

Asbestos Activities Renewal Form

Agency Fee:

$75

Due:

Annually from the date of initial training course.

Notes:

Refresher course must be completed before renewal.

Hawaii Asbestos Worker Certification

Agency:Hawaii Department of Health - Asbestos Program

Initial Registration

Form:

Asbestos Activities Application Form

Agency Fee:

$60

Registration Renewal

Form:

Asbestos Activities Renewal Form

Agency Fee:

$30

Due:

Annually from the date of initial training course.

Notes:

Refresher course must be completed before renewal.

Hawaii Contractor's License - Responsible Managing Employee

Agency:Hawaii Board of Contractors

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Contractor's License - Responsible Managing Employee

Agency Fee:

$50 application fee + license fee of $438 if licensed between October 1st of the even-numbered year and September 30th of the odd-numbered year, and $334 if licensed between October 1st of the odd-numbered year and September 30th of the even-numbered year.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$260 for entities originally licensed during the second year of the renewal period and $355 for entities originally licensed during the first year of the license period.

Due:

By September 30 of even-numbered years.

Hawaii Journey Worker Electrician License

Agency:Hawaii Board of Electricians and Plumbers

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Exam and License - ELectricians and Plumbers

Agency Fee:

$40 application fee + $95 exam fee; UPON PASSING THE EXAMINATIONS, license fees will be due and will be prorated based upon when in the triennium you are applying.

Notarization Required?:Required
Notes:

A verification form must be submitted with application (found on same page of website with the application form)

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$306

Due:

Triennially by June 30.

Notes:

All licensed electricians, except maintenance electricians, will need to provide proof of completing the continued competency requirement at the time of renewal.

Hawaii Journey Worker Industrial Electrician License

Agency:Hawaii Board of Electricians and Plumbers

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Exam and License - ELectricians and Plumbers

Agency Fee:

$40 and $95 exam fee; UPON PASSING THE EXAMINATIONS, license fees will be due and will be prorated based upon when in the triennium you are applying. (Do not send license fees with your initial application).

Notarization Required?:Required
Notes:

A verification form must be submitted with application (found on same page of website with the application form)

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$306

Due:

Triennially by June 30.

Notes:

All licensed electricians, except maintenance electricians, will need to provide proof of completing the continued competency requirement at the time of renewal.

Hawaii Journey Worker Plumber License

Agency:Hawaii Board of Electricians and Plumbers

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Exam and License - ELectricians and Plumbers

Agency Fee:

$40 and $95 exam fee; UPON PASSING THE EXAMINATIONS, license fees will be due and will be prorated based upon when in the triennium you are applying. (Do not send license fees with your initial application).

Notarization Required?:Required
Notes:

A verification form must be submitted with application (found on same page of website with the application form)

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$306

Due:

Triennially by June 30.

Notes:

All licensed plumbers will need to provide proof of completing the continued competency requirement at the time of renewal.

Hawaii Journey Worker Specialty Electrician License

Agency:Hawaii Board of Electricians and Plumbers

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Exam and License - ELectricians and Plumbers

Agency Fee:

$40 and $95 exam fee; UPON PASSING THE EXAMINATIONS, license fees will be due and will be prorated based upon when in the triennium you are applying. (Do not send license fees with your initial application).

Notarization Required?:Required
Notes:

A verification form must be submitted with application (found on same page of website with the application form)

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$306

Due:

Triennially by June 30.

Hawaii Maintenance Electrician License

Agency:Hawaii Board of Electricians and Plumbers

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Exam and License - ELectricians and Plumbers

Agency Fee:

$40 and $95 exam fee; UPON PASSING THE EXAMINATIONS, license fees will be due and will be prorated based upon when in the triennium you are applying. (Do not send license fees with your initial application).

Notarization Required?:Required
Notes:

A verification form must be submitted with application (found on same page of website with the application form)

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$306

Due:

Triennially by June 30.

Hawaii Master Plumber License

Agency:Hawaii Board of Electricians and Plumbers

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Exam and License - ELectricians and Plumbers

Agency Fee:

$40 and $95 exam fee; UPON PASSING THE EXAMINATIONS, license fees will be due and will be prorated based upon when in the triennium you are applying. (Do not send license fees with your initial application).

Notarization Required?:Required
Notes:

A verification form must be submitted with application (found on same page of website with the application form)

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$306

Due:

Triennially by June 30.

Hawaii Supervising Electrician License

Agency:Hawaii Board of Electricians and Plumbers

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Exam and License - ELectricians and Plumbers

Agency Fee:

$40 and $95 exam fee; UPON PASSING THE EXAMINATIONS, license fees will be due and will be prorated based upon when in the triennium you are applying. (Do not send license fees with your initial application).

Notarization Required?:Required
Notes:

A verification form must be submitted with application (found on same page of website with the application form)

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$306

Due:

Triennially by June 30.

Hawaii Supervising Industrial Electrician License

Agency:Hawaii Board of Electricians and Plumbers

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Exam and License - ELectricians and Plumbers

Agency Fee:

$40 and $95 exam fee; UPON PASSING THE EXAMINATIONS, license fees will be due and will be prorated based upon when in the triennium you are applying. (Do not send license fees with your initial application).

Notarization Required?:Required
Notes:

A verification form must be submitted with application (found on same page of website with the application form)

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$306

Due:

Triennially by June 30.

Hawaii Supervising Specialty Electrician License

Agency:Hawaii Board of Electricians and Plumbers

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Exam and License - ELectricians and Plumbers

Agency Fee:

$40 and $95 exam fee; UPON PASSING THE EXAMINATIONS, license fees will be due and will be prorated based upon when in the triennium you are applying. (Do not send license fees with your initial application).

Notarization Required?:Required
Notes:

A verification form must be submitted with application (found on same page of website with the application form)

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$306

Due:

Triennially by June 30.

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