Field guide · Hawaii

Hawaii contractor licensing, by trade

Hawaii licenses 5 trades — each with its own bond, fees and renewal cycle. Compared side by side; every figure is source-cited on the trade page.

Hawaii licensing detail compiled from the official state boards and cross-checked against the source of record. Every page links its sources and shows the date a human last verified it.

Bond type: Fixed set amount · Tiered scales by volume · Credit-based financial responsibility in lieu of a bond · None no bond required

Primary figures at a glance — open any trade for the full, source-cited requirement and its exams, insurance and reciprocity detail.
⚡ Electrician$40Every 3 yrsVaries Tiered
🔧 Plumber$40Every 3 yrsVaries Tiered
❄️ HVAC$50Every 2 yrsVaries Tiered
🏗️ General Contractor$50Every 2 yrsVaries Tiered
🏠 Roofer$50Every 2 yrsVaries Tiered