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Hawaii electrical license renewal

Hawaii electrician license renewal and CE: cycle length, hour requirements, and late rules vary by board. Confirm current rules on the board source before you renew.

Verified on: 2026-09-14 · Board source

From the board

  • # Electrician Continuing Competency Requirements | ELECTRICIAN RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS (for the licensing period of July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026) | | --- | | All licensed electricians (EJ, EJI, EJS, ES, ESI, ESS) on an “Active” status except maintenance electricians (EM) shall …
  • | ## Submit Proof By: - Authorizing Honolulu Community Colle
  • Board page: Electrician Continuing Competency Requirements - DCCA Hawaii

Cycle

  • Hawaii sets the renewal period (annual, biennial, or longer) for electrical credentials
  • Deadlines are usually tied to an individual expiration date, birth month, or a fixed calendar date
  • Confirm your exact date on the board portal or public roster

CE hours

  • Most renewals require board-approved continuing education or refresher training
  • Hour totals and topic mix (code, law, safety, business) are class-specific
  • Use only approved providers — unapproved hours often do not count

Late and lapse

  • Late fees escalate quickly; some boards force retest or reinstatement after a hard cutoff
  • Firm / contractor renewals may also need insurance or bond evidence

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