ClearLicensed renewal checklist

Hawaii contractor license renewal checklist

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Informational: verify with the issuing board. Fees are approximate and rules change. One block per license type: tick each line as you go.

HVAC

Ventilating and Air Conditioning Contractor (C-52) - Entity / Sole Proprietor (C-52)

State license · Hawaii Contractors License Board (DCCA PVL)

Deadline: Sep 30 of even years
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $338. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: 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.
Grace period: No grace period: the license is forfeited on September 30 and the holder may not contract until it is restored.
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.
Official link: https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov/
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $338, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Ventilating and Air Conditioning Contractor (C-52) - RME (individual qualifier) (C-52)

State license · Hawaii Contractors License Board (DCCA PVL)

Deadline: Sep 30 of even years
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $208. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: 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.
Grace period: No grace period: the license is forfeited on September 30 and the holder may not contract until it is restored.
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.
Official link: https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov/
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $208, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Electrical

Electrical Contractor (C-13) - Entity / Sole Proprietor (C-13)

State license · Hawaii Contractors License Board (DCCA PVL)

Deadline: Sep 30 of even years
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $338. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: 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.
Grace period: No grace period: the license is forfeited on September 30 and the holder may not contract until it is restored.
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.
Official link: https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov/
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $338, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Electrical Contractor (C-13) - RME (individual qualifier) (C-13)

State license · Hawaii Contractors License Board (DCCA PVL)

Deadline: Sep 30 of even years
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $208. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: 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.
Grace period: No grace period: the license is forfeited on September 30 and the holder may not contract until it is restored.
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.
Official link: https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov/
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $208, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Journey Worker Electrician (EJ)

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

Deadline: Electricians renew on or before June 30 every three years (2026, 2029, 2032). The most recent deadline was June 30, 2026 (renewals accepted May 4 to Jun 30, 2026); the next is June 30, 2029.
Renewal cycle: Every 3 years
CE hours: Required, but the hours are not published. Check with the board
Renewal fee: About $306. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: Restoration fee about $406 active / about $112 inactive (on-time renewal about $306 active / about $12 inactive).
Grace period: None: unrenewed license is forfeited, holder unlicensed and may not practice.
Official link: https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov/
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for the required continuing education (hours not published, check with the board)
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $306, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Supervising Electrician (ES)

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

Deadline: Electricians renew on or before June 30 every three years (2026, 2029, 2032). The most recent deadline was June 30, 2026 (renewals accepted May 4 to Jun 30, 2026); the next is June 30, 2029.
Renewal cycle: Every 3 years
CE hours: Required, but the hours are not published. Check with the board
Renewal fee: About $306. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: Restoration fee about $406 active / about $112 inactive (on-time renewal about $306 active / about $12 inactive).
Grace period: None: unrenewed license is forfeited, holder unlicensed and may not practice.
Official link: https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov/
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for the required continuing education (hours not published, check with the board)
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $306, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Plumbing

Journey Worker Plumber (PJ)

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

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).
Renewal cycle: Every 3 years
CE hours: Required, but the hours are not published. Check with the board
Renewal fee: About $306. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: Restoration fee about $406 active / about $112 inactive (on-time renewal about $306 active / about $12 inactive).
Grace period: None: unrenewed license is forfeited, holder unlicensed and may not practice.
Official link: https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov/
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for the required continuing education (hours not published, check with the board)
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $306, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Master Plumber (PM)

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

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).
Renewal cycle: Every 3 years
CE hours: Required, but the hours are not published. Check with the board
Renewal fee: About $306. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: Restoration fee about $406 active / about $112 inactive (on-time renewal about $306 active / about $12 inactive).
Grace period: None: unrenewed license is forfeited, holder unlicensed and may not practice.
Official link: https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov/
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for the required continuing education (hours not published, check with the board)
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $306, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

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

State license · Hawaii Contractors License Board (DCCA PVL)

Deadline: Sep 30 of even years
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $338. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: 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.
Grace period: No grace period: the license is forfeited on September 30 and the holder may not contract until it is restored.
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.
Official link: https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov/
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $338, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

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

State license · Hawaii Contractors License Board (DCCA PVL)

Deadline: Sep 30 of even years
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $208. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: 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.
Grace period: No grace period: the license is forfeited on September 30 and the holder may not contract until it is restored.
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.
Official link: https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov/
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $208, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Roofing

Roofing Contractor (C-42) - Entity / Sole Proprietor (C-42)

State license · Hawaii Contractors License Board (DCCA PVL)

Deadline: Sep 30 of even years
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $338. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: 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.
Grace period: No grace period: the license is forfeited on September 30 and the holder may not contract until it is restored.
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.
Official link: https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov/
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $338, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Roofing Contractor (C-42) - RME (individual qualifier) (C-42)

State license · Hawaii Contractors License Board (DCCA PVL)

Deadline: Sep 30 of even years
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $208. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: 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.
Grace period: No grace period: the license is forfeited on September 30 and the holder may not contract until it is restored.
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.
Official link: https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov/
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $208, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Pest control

Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator (Structural 7A-7E) (7A-7E)

State license · Hawaii Dept. of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Pesticides Branch

Deadline: Certification is valid 5 years. Renewal is allowed no earlier than 3 months before and no later than 30 days after the expiration date, by passing the exam for the same categories or earning the required continuing education training (CET) hours during the 5-year period.
Renewal cycle: Every 5 years
CE hours: Required, but the hours are not published. Check with the board
Renewal fee: About $100. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: Not published, check with the board
Grace period: Renewal is accepted up to 30 days after the expiration date.
Official link: https://hdoa.inforps.hi.gov/PesticidesEducation/#/homepage
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence medium

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for the required continuing education (hours not published, check with the board)
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $100, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Pest Control Field Representative (PCFR) (PCFR)

State license · Hawaii Pest Control Board (DCCA PVL)

Deadline: Jun 30 of even years
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $212. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: Restoration within 1 year: about $239.50 active PCFR, about $39.50 inactive.
Grace period: None: a license not renewed by June 30 is forfeited and the holder may not practice.
Insurance: General liability: at least $100,000 for any one claim and $300,000 aggregate for all claims in a one-year policy term, covering all branches of pest control work performed or subcontracted (HAR 16-94-49). Workers' compensation certificate, self-insurer authorization, or chapter 386 HRS exclusion. The Board must be notified in writing at least 30 days before any cancellation. Firms and sole proprietors also need a DOTAX tax clearance dated within 6 months.
Official link: https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov/
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $212, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Pest Control Operator (PCO) (PCO)

State license · Hawaii Pest Control Board (DCCA PVL)

Deadline: Jun 30 of even years
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $278. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: Restoration within 1 year: about $333 active PCO, about $67 inactive.
Grace period: None: a license not renewed by June 30 is forfeited and the holder may not practice.
Insurance: General liability: at least $100,000 for any one claim and $300,000 aggregate for all claims in a one-year policy term, covering all branches of pest control work performed or subcontracted (HAR 16-94-49). Workers' compensation certificate, self-insurer authorization, or chapter 386 HRS exclusion. The Board must be notified in writing at least 30 days before any cancellation. Firms and sole proprietors also need a DOTAX tax clearance dated within 6 months.
Official link: https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov/
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $278, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

General contractor

General Contractor (A General Engineering / B General Building) - Entity / Sole Proprietor (A/B)

State license · Hawaii Contractors License Board (DCCA PVL)

Deadline: Sep 30 of even years
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $338. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: 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.
Grace period: No grace period: the license is forfeited on September 30 and the holder may not contract until it is restored.
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.
Official link: https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov/
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $338, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

General Contractor (A General Engineering / B General Building) - RME (individual qualifier) (A/B)

State license · Hawaii Contractors License Board (DCCA PVL)

Deadline: Sep 30 of even years
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $208. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: 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.
Grace period: No grace period: the license is forfeited on September 30 and the holder may not contract until it is restored.
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.
Official link: https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov/
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $208, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline