Hawaii Plumbing License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

Hawaii has 4 Plumbing license classes. Most renew every 3 years. Renewal fees are about $208 to $338, depending on the class. Fees change, so check the official site for the exact amount. The details for each class are below.

Full rule details

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Journey Worker Plumber

PJ · State license · Hawaii Board of Electricians and Plumbers (DCCA PVL)

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Renew on the official site 1-844-808-3222 (option 1)

Renewal cycle: Every 3 years
Continuing education: Required, but the hours are not published. Check with the board
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Active PJ and PM plumbers must submit proof of continuing competency on the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code (University of Hawaii community college course) for the July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027 period. Hours are not stated on the Board page. One-time exemption if the license was issued within 1 year of expiration; inactive licenses are exempt. Taking the course does not renew the license; the renewal application and fee are also required.
Deadline rule: Plumbers renew on or before June 30 every three years (2027, 2030, 2033). Next deadline June 30, 2027 (renewals accepted May 10 to Jun 30, 2027).

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Grace period: None: unrenewed license is forfeited, holder unlicensed and may not practice.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $306
Late fee: Restoration fee about $406 active / about $112 inactive (on-time renewal about $306 active / about $12 inactive).
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
A forfeited license may be restored within 1 year after expiration with the restoration fee and any restoration requirements. After 1 year the license terminates and the holder must reapply as a new applicant.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Not required
Insurance: Not required
Reciprocity: Not published, check with the board

Notes

Individual license is required to perform the work in addition to the contractor license (HRS 448E and HRS 444-9.5). Fee $306 active / $12 inactive per renewal.

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Master Plumber

PM · State license · Hawaii Board of Electricians and Plumbers (DCCA PVL)

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Renew on the official site 1-844-808-3222 (option 1)

Renewal cycle: Every 3 years
Continuing education: Required, but the hours are not published. Check with the board
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Active PJ and PM plumbers must submit proof of continuing competency on the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code (University of Hawaii community college course) for the July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027 period. Hours are not stated on the Board page. One-time exemption if the license was issued within 1 year of expiration; inactive licenses are exempt. Taking the course does not renew the license; the renewal application and fee are also required.
Deadline rule: Plumbers renew on or before June 30 every three years (2027, 2030, 2033). Next deadline June 30, 2027 (renewals accepted May 10 to Jun 30, 2027).

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Grace period: None: unrenewed license is forfeited, holder unlicensed and may not practice.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $306
Late fee: Restoration fee about $406 active / about $112 inactive (on-time renewal about $306 active / about $12 inactive).
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
A forfeited license may be restored within 1 year after expiration with the restoration fee and any restoration requirements. After 1 year the license terminates and the holder must reapply as a new applicant.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Not required
Insurance: Not required
Reciprocity: Not published, check with the board

Notes

Individual license is required to perform the work in addition to the contractor license (HRS 448E and HRS 444-9.5). Fee $306 active / $12 inactive per renewal.

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Plumbing Contractor (C-37) - Entity / Sole Proprietor

C-37 · State license · Hawaii Contractors License Board (DCCA PVL)

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Renew on the official site 1-844-808-3222 (option 1)

Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Continuing education: Not required
Deadline rule: September 30 of every even-numbered year, regardless of issue date. The most recent deadline was September 30, 2026 (renewals accepted Aug 10 to Sep 30, 2026 for the Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2028 period); the next deadline is September 30, 2028. Renew online at mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov.

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Grace period: No grace period: the license is forfeited on September 30 and the holder may not contract until it is restored.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $338
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Restoration (late renewal) fee: about $388 active entity or sole proprietor, about $210 inactive. Restoration must be completed within 60 days after expiration; hardcopy restoration form is available.
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
A forfeited license may be restored within 60 days after expiration (through about November 29) with the restoration fee and required documents. HAR 16-77-51 states restoration on or before November 30 of the renewal year. After that the license is terminated and the holder must apply as a new applicant. A lapse in liability or workers' compensation coverage also forfeits the license; if coverage is not reinstated within 60 days the entity, its RME and sole proprietors must apply as new applicants.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Not required
Insurance: General liability: bodily injury $100,000 each person and $300,000 each occurrence; property damage $50,000 each occurrence (HAR 16-77-55). Workers' compensation certificate, or a chapter 386 HRS exclusion form for eligible businesses with no employees. Coverage must be continuous. Certificates are submitted through pvlinsurance.dcca.hawaii.gov; emailed certificates are not accepted. A surety bond is required only if imposed by the Board. Entities and sole proprietors also need a current DOTAX tax clearance dated within 6 months of renewal, with the name matching the license.
Reciprocity: None. CLB FAQ (2018): Hawaii has no reciprocity agreements; all applicants must meet same licensing and exam requirements.

Notes

Fees for the Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2028 period: entity $338, sole proprietor $338, active RME $208, inactive all $160. An entity license requires a licensed RME (separate license, separate fee); both must be renewed or the entity license is not renewed. If RME leaves: notify Board within 60 days and replace/inactivate within 90 days or license forfeits. C-37 Plumbing contractor (sub-classes C-37a-f). Individuals performing plumbing work also need an HRS 448E plumber license (PJ/PM).

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Plumbing Contractor (C-37) - RME (individual qualifier)

C-37 · State license · Hawaii Contractors License Board (DCCA PVL)

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Renew on the official site 1-844-808-3222 (option 1)

Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Continuing education: Not required
Deadline rule: September 30 of every even-numbered year, regardless of issue date. The most recent deadline was September 30, 2026 (renewals accepted Aug 10 to Sep 30, 2026 for the Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2028 period); the next deadline is September 30, 2028. Renew online at mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov.

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Grace period: No grace period: the license is forfeited on September 30 and the holder may not contract until it is restored.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $208
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Restoration (late renewal) fee: about $258 active RME, about $210 inactive. Restoration must be completed within 60 days after expiration; hardcopy restoration form is available.
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
A forfeited license may be restored within 60 days after expiration (through about November 29) with the restoration fee and required documents. HAR 16-77-51 states restoration on or before November 30 of the renewal year. After that the license is terminated and the holder must apply as a new applicant. A lapse in liability or workers' compensation coverage also forfeits the license; if coverage is not reinstated within 60 days the entity, its RME and sole proprietors must apply as new applicants.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Not required
Insurance: General liability: bodily injury $100,000 each person and $300,000 each occurrence; property damage $50,000 each occurrence (HAR 16-77-55). Workers' compensation certificate, or a chapter 386 HRS exclusion form for eligible businesses with no employees. Coverage must be continuous. Certificates are submitted through pvlinsurance.dcca.hawaii.gov; emailed certificates are not accepted. A surety bond is required only if imposed by the Board. Entities and sole proprietors also need a current DOTAX tax clearance dated within 6 months of renewal, with the name matching the license.
Reciprocity: None. CLB FAQ (2018): Hawaii has no reciprocity agreements; all applicants must meet same licensing and exam requirements.

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The hours, required topics, approved providers and reporting rules for each license are on the Hawaii Plumbing continuing education page.

How to renew

1Check your Journey Worker Plumber deadline: Plumbers renew on or before June 30 every three years (2027, 2030, 2033). Next deadline June 30, 2027 (renewals accepted May 10 to Jun 30, 2027).
2Renew online at https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov
3Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $306, but fees change.
4If you miss the deadline: Restoration fee about $406 active / about $112 inactive (on-time renewal about $306 active / about $12 inactive).
5Check your Master Plumber deadline: Plumbers renew on or before June 30 every three years (2027, 2030, 2033). Next deadline June 30, 2027 (renewals accepted May 10 to Jun 30, 2027).
6Check your Plumbing Contractor (C-37) - Entity / Sole Proprietor deadline: September 30 of every even-numbered year, regardless of issue date. The most recent deadline was September 30, 2026 (renewals accepted Aug 10 to Sep 30, 2026 for the Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2028 period); the next deadline is September 30, 2028. Renew online at mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov.
7Confirm your insurance meet the board requirements and are not expiring.
8Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $338, but fees change.
9If you miss the deadline: Restoration (late renewal) fee: about $388 active entity or sole proprietor, about $210 inactive. Restoration must be completed within 60 days after expiration; hardcopy restoration form is available.
10Check your Plumbing Contractor (C-37) - RME (individual qualifier) deadline: September 30 of every even-numbered year, regardless of issue date. The most recent deadline was September 30, 2026 (renewals accepted Aug 10 to Sep 30, 2026 for the Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2028 period); the next deadline is September 30, 2028. Renew online at mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov.
11Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $208, but fees change.
12If you miss the deadline: Restoration (late renewal) fee: about $258 active RME, about $210 inactive. Restoration must be completed within 60 days after expiration; hardcopy restoration form is available.

Hawaii Plumbing renewal questions

Answers come from the records above. Informational: verify with the issuing board.

When does a Hawaii plumbing license expire?

Journey Worker Plumber: renews every 3 years. Plumbers renew on or before June 30 every three years (2027, 2030, 2033). Next deadline June 30, 2027 (renewals accepted May 10 to Jun 30, 2027). Master Plumber: renews every 3 years. Plumbers renew on or before June 30 every three years (2027, 2030, 2033). Next deadline June 30, 2027 (renewals accepted May 10 to Jun 30, 2027). Plumbing Contractor (C-37) - Entity / Sole Proprietor: renews every 2 years. September 30 of every even-numbered year, regardless of issue date. The most recent deadline was September 30, 2026 (renewals accepted Aug 10 to Sep 30, 2026 for the Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2028 period); the next deadline is September 30, 2028. Renew online at mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov. Check with Hawaii Board of Electricians and Plumbers (DCCA PVL) before you rely on it.

How many CE hours does a Hawaii plumbing license need?

Journey Worker Plumber: CE is required, but the hours are not published. Master Plumber: CE is required, but the hours are not published. Plumbing Contractor (C-37) - Entity / Sole Proprietor: no CE required. Check with Hawaii Board of Electricians and Plumbers (DCCA PVL) before you rely on it.

Is there a grace period for a Hawaii plumbing license?

None: unrenewed license is forfeited, holder unlicensed and may not practice. Check with Hawaii Board of Electricians and Plumbers (DCCA PVL) before you rely on it.

How much does it cost to renew a Hawaii plumbing license?

Journey Worker Plumber: About $306. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if a Hawaii plumbing license expires?

Restoration fee about $406 active / about $112 inactive (on-time renewal about $306 active / about $12 inactive). Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

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This information is here to help you plan, not to replace the board. Fee amounts are approximate and may be out of date. Deadlines and continuing education rules change too, sometimes without much notice. Always confirm with your licensing board and its official site before you rely on a date or an amount. This is not legal advice.