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Hawaii Cleaning Services License Requirements [2026]

Requirements, fees, and steps to get your cleaning services license in Hawaii. Last updated 2025-01-01. Source

State License
Not Required Statewide
Application Fee
$20
Bond Required
$10,000 (surety bond — recommended)
License Details
License Name General Excise Tax License
Issuing Authority Hawaii Dept of Taxation + Local City
Exam Required No
Bond Amount $10,000 (surety bond — recommended)
GL Insurance $1,000,000 GL per occurrence
Workers Comp Required if employees
Initial Fee $20
Renewal Fee $0
CE Required no
CE Hours 0
Reciprocity States None
Experience Required 0
Financial Requirement None
Note: No state cleaning license. All businesses must obtain a General Excise Tax (GET) license ($20, one-time). No separate state business license. Local county permits may apply. Bond and insurance required by commercial clients.

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