Board of Electricians and Plumbers

Due to COVID-19 and for the health and safety of consumers, the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs offices will be closed to the public through Thursday, April 30th or until further notice.

During this period of office closure, no walk-in services will be available and the public is strongly encouraged to use our online services. For a full listing of online services go to http://cca.hawaii.gov/covid19.

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E & P License Types

  • Electrician
  • Plumber

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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, 2021
Renew Online: https://pvl.ehawaii.gov/mypvl
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://pvl.ehawaii.gov/mypvl
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
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