Hawaii Contractor License Fees & Renewals
Indexation gate: passedReview official fee figures for Hawaii contractor licensing, including application fees, Prometric test fees, initial license fees, and biennial renewals.
Official Fee Schedule
| Credential / Description | Fee Type | Amount | Authority | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial License Fee (Corporation / LLC / Partnership) Biennial entity license fee including Recovery Fund and education assessments | license | $664 | hi:clb | SRC-HI-CLB-BOARD |
| Biennial License Renewal Fee (Individual) Biennial renewal fee for individual contractors expiring Sept 30 even-numbered years | renewal | $354 | hi:clb | SRC-HI-CLB-BOARD |
| Contractor License Application Fee Non-refundable application processing fee per classification filed with CLB | application | $50 | hi:clb | SRC-HI-CLB-BOARD |
| Prometric Examination Fee (Per Part) Examination fee paid directly to test administrator Prometric for Business & Law or Trade component | miscellaneous | $75 | hi:clb | SRC-HI-CLB-BOARD |
| Biennial License Renewal Fee (Entity) Biennial renewal fee for corporate/partnership contracting entities | renewal | $548 | hi:clb | SRC-HI-CLB-BOARD |
| Initial License Fee (Individual / Sole Owner) Biennial license fee plus Compliance Resolution Fund and Recovery Fund assessment | license | $494 | hi:clb | SRC-HI-CLB-BOARD |
Biennial Renewal Schedule
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Renewal Cycle: Every 24 months (Biennial).
Late Policy: Late renewal subject to restoration fee and re-examination after forfeiture.
Expires September 30 of even-numbered years.
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Renewal Cycle: Every 24 months (Biennial).
Late Policy: Late renewal subject to restoration penalty.
Expires September 30 of even-numbered years.
Verification Sources
SRC-HI-CLB-BOARDboard page
Hawaii Contractors License Board Official Information Portal
https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/contractor/SRC-HI-HAR-16-77regulation
Hawaii Administrative Rules Title 16 Chapter 77 — Contractors
https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/files/2013/08/har_77-c.pdfSRC-HI-HRS-444statute
Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 444 — Contractors
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol10_Ch0436-0474/HRS0444/SRC-HI-PVL-SEARCHlookup page
Hawaii Professional & Vocational Licensing Public Search Portal
https://pvl.ehawaii.gov/pvlsearch/