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Hawaii Electrical Contractor License Requirements [2026]

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

State License
Required
Application Fee
$270
Bond Required
$5,000 surety bond
License Details
License Name Electrical Contractor License
Issuing Authority Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Exam Required Yes
Exam Type Electrical Contractor Exam
Bond Amount $5,000 surety bond
GL Insurance $500,000 GL per occurrence
Workers Comp Required if employees
Initial Fee $270
Renewal Fee $225
Renewal Period Biennial
CE Required yes
CE Hours 20
Reciprocity States None
Experience Required 5
Financial Requirement None
Note: Hawaii requires a C-13 Electrical Contractor License. Must have 5 years experience and pass a state exam. $5,000 bond required. 20 CE hours per biennial renewal. DCCA PVL administers the license.

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