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How to get a plumber license in Hawaii

Hours, exam, fees, renewal and continuing education for Hawaii plumbing licenses, pulled from official HI sources and checked .

Quick answer
  • Licensing body: Hawaii Board of Electricians and Plumbers (DCCA Professional & Vocational Licensing)
  • State journeyman license: Yes (Board licenses Journey Worker Plumber (PJ) and Master Plumber (PM) statewide under HRS chapter 448E.)
  • Journey Worker Plumber: At least 5 years full-time or equivalent, but not less than 10,000 hours, of plumbing work in compliance with the Uniform Plumbing Code. Notarized Experience Verification forms from each licensed plumber (or contractor where the other jurisdiction only licenses contractors). Board must approve you before you register for PSI.
  • Exam: see below, via PSI Services (after Board approval)
  • Code edition: PSI trade exams after Board approval. Plumbers exam based on the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC). Hawaii does not reciprocate with any jurisdiction.

Requirements by license

Journey Worker Plumber

ExperienceAt least 5 years full-time or equivalent, but not less than 10,000 hours, of plumbing work in compliance with the Uniform Plumbing Code. Notarized Experience Verification forms from each licensed plumber (or contractor where the other jurisdiction only licenses contractors). Board must approve you before you register for PSI.Source: cca.hawaii.gov · as of
ExamPSI Services (after Board approval). File application ≥7 working days before a Board meeting. Upon approval, register with PSI and pay the exam fee. Eligibility lasts two years. No reciprocity.Source: cca.hawaii.gov · as of · Exam dates page: cca.hawaii.gov
Fees
  • Application (non-refundable): $40
  • License fee if issued in year 1 of triennium: $306
  • License fee if issued in year 2 of triennium: $204
  • License fee if issued in year 3 of triennium: $102
  • Active renewal (triennial): $306
  • Inactive renewal: $12
  • Restore active within 1 year (late): $406
Source: cca.hawaii.gov · as of · Renewal dollars also on cca.hawaii.gov Exam fee paid to PSI after approval (amount on PSI registration — not printed as a fixed dollar on the 2026-06 application packet we used).
RenewalEvery 3 years. All plumber licenses renew by June 30 every three years (2027, 2030, 2033…). On-time active renewal $306. Forfeited licenses may be restored within 1 year ($406 active); after 1 year reapply as new.Source: cca.hawaii.gov · as of
CE to renewActive PJ/PM must show UH Community College UPC update course (or Board-prescribed exam). One-time exemption if newly licensed within one year of expiration. Inactive status not subject to CC.Source: cca.hawaii.gov · as of

License types in Hawaii

  • Journey worker plumber (PJ)
  • Master plumber (PM)
Source: cca.hawaii.gov · as of

Reciprocity (licensed in another state?)

Hawaii does not reciprocate with any jurisdiction for electrician/plumber licenses (2026-06 application packet).Source: cca.hawaii.gov · as of

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FAQ

Does Hawaii license journey worker plumbers statewide?

Yes. The Board of Electricians and Plumbers licenses PJ and PM under HRS 448E. No reciprocity.

How much experience?

At least 5 years / 10,000 hours of UPC plumbing work, then Board approval and the PSI exam.

Already licensed? See Hawaii plumber license renewal & CE requirements.

Other states

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