Hawaii general contractor license & renewal
The requirements, the timing and the official sources. Everything we’ve verified, in one place.
License fee
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Not verified yet
Required hours
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Exam
Examination in the appropriate classification.
Renewal
All licenses, regardless of issuance date, are subject to renewal by September 30 of each even-numbered year.
Before you begin
Agency guidance
General building contractors construct structures involving more than two unrelated building trades.
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
general building contractors (construction of structures involving more than two unrelated building trades)Official source
Agency guidance
Workers’ compensation is required; sole proprietors without employees may file the Board's form instead.
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
Sole proprietors with NO employees may file a form prescribed by the Board, in lieu of workers' compensation insurance.Official source
How to get this license
Use the agency’s requirements below to plan your next steps. Missing details stay marked.
Start with the licensing authority
Licensing board
Contractors License Board
Official agency page
Check the qualifications
Experience
Four years of supervisory experience within the ten years immediately preceding application.
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
A minimum of 4 years of supervisory experience within the past 10 years immediately preceding the filing of an application is required.
Official sourceExam
Examination in the appropriate classification.
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
Pass an examination in the appropriate classification;
Official sourceBond
A bond is required if directed by the Board.
Insurance
Bodily-injury liability: $100,000 per person and $300,000 per occurrence; property-damage liability: $50,000 per occurrence.
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
Bodily Injury Liability $100,000 each person $300,000 each occurrence Property Damage Liability $ 50,000 each occurrence
Official sourceReview fees and apply
Application fee
$50.00
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
Attach the $50 non-refundable application fee for each application filed.
Official sourceExam fee
Not verified yet
License fee
Not verified yet
Apply with the agency
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
APPLICATION FOR CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE - SOLE PROPRIETOR
Official source
Reciprocity
No reciprocity agreements; all applicants must meet the same licensing and examination requirements.
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
Does Hawaii have reciprocity agreements with other states? No. All applicants must meet the same licensing and examination requirements.Official source
Official sources and verification (13)
Last verified 2026-10-24. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
A minimum of 4 years of supervisory experience within the past 10 years immediately preceding the filing of an application is required.Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
Pass an examination in the appropriate classification;Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
Bodily Injury Liability $100,000 each person $300,000 each occurrence Property Damage Liability $ 50,000 each occurrenceOfficial source
Verified 2026-10-24
Attach the $50 non-refundable application fee for each application filed.Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
All licenses, regardless of issuance date, are subject to renewal by September 30 of each even-numbered year.Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
Does Hawaii have reciprocity agreements with other states? No. All applicants must meet the same licensing and examination requirements.Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
general building contractors (construction of structures involving more than two unrelated building trades)Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
Sole proprietors with NO employees may file a form prescribed by the Board, in lieu of workers' compensation insurance.Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
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Same license in other states
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Last verified 2026-10-24.
Official sources (3)
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