Board of Electricians and Plumbers

Due to COVID-19 and for the health and safety of both consumers and staff, walk-in services at the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs offices may change at anytime.  Please check the Professional and Vocational Licensing (PVL) main page at https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/ for the most current updated information.

Please observe proper safety protocols (e.g., face covering and physical distancing) when visiting.

Staff continue to telework and remain available during normal hours to meet the needs of the public over the phone (808-586-3000) and by email (reach the appropriate Board, Program, or Commission via https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/contact/). The public is strongly encouraged to continue calling in or utilizing the available online services. For a full listing of DCCA’s online services please go to https://cca.hawaii.gov/covid19.

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Plumber License Renewal – Continuing Competency Requirements
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Honolulu Community College is offering ONLINE/VIRTUAL plumber update courses for the remaining of 2020. Participants will be connecting via ZOOM, and will need to have 2-way audio/video capabilities to participate.
To register for the course: https://pcatt.org/trades/index.php/plumbers/

ONLINE/VIRTUAL Plumber Update Courses Scheduled (Click to View List of Available Dates/Times)

Code Date Time
TRAD8204-167 Saturday, April 17, 2021 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
TRAD8204-168 Saturday, April 17, 2021 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
TRAD8204-169 Saturday, May 8, 2021 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
TRAD8204-170 Saturday, May 8, 2021 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
TRAD8204-171 Saturday, June 12, 2021 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
TRAD8204-172 Saturday, June 12, 2021 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
TRAD8204-173 Saturday, June 26, 2021 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
TRAD8204-174 Saturday, June 26, 2021 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.


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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
E and P License Types

  • Electrician
  • Plumber

Applicant and Licensee Information

Application and Licensing Information

How To


Renewal and Restoration Information

Electrician Renewal Information

  • All Licenses regardless of issuance date, are subject to renewal triennial by June 30 every (3) years.
    • Electricians (2020, 2023, 2026)
On-time renewals for the licensing period of July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2023
Renew Online: https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov
Renewal Postcard Reminder Mailout: May 1, 2020
Renewals accepted: May 4, 2020 to June 30, 2020
Renew By License Expiration Date: June 30, 2020

Licenses not renewed by license expiration date are unlicensed and may not practice.

Plumber Renewal Information

  • All Licenses regardless of issuance date, are subject to renewal triennial by June 30 every (3) years.
    • Plumbers (2021, 2024, 2027)
On-time renewals for the licensing period of July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2024
Renew Online: https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov
Renewal Postcard Reminder Mailout: May 7, 2021
Renewals accepted: May 10, 2021 to June 30, 2021
Renew By License Expiration Date: June 30, 2021

Licenses not renewed by license expiration date are unlicensed and may not practice.

Renewal Fees

On-Time Cost to Renew
Electrician (All) – active status – $306.00
Electrician (All) – inactive status – $12.00
Plumber (All) – active status – $306.00
Plumber (All) – inactive status – $12.00

 

Restoration Information...

Forfeited licenses may be restored within 1 year and subject to meeting restoration requirements.
Failure to restore a forfeited license within 1 year after the license expiration date will result in the termination of the license and the person must apply as a new applicant and meet current licensing requirements.

Restoration Fees

 Cost to Restore (late renewal)
Electrician (All) – active status – $406.00
Electrician (All) – inactive status – $112.00
Plumber (All) – active status – $406.00
Plumber (All) – inactive status – $112.00


Continuing Education Information

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