Electrologist / Hawaii
2026 data Hawaii board official source

Hawaii Electrologist License Requirements

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State-board requirements, fees, and renewal cycle drawn from official regulator records.

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What the Hawaii data shows for Electrologists

To practice as an electrologist in Hawaii, the state licensing board requires 893 documented education or training hours, a passing score on State Board Exam or CPE Exam. A criminal history background check is also part of the application. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. The regulation sits under Hawaii's professional licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Electrology School".

Upfront cost is $163, with renewal running $124 on a 2-year cycle. Continuing education is not a listed requirement for this profession in Hawaii, so the annualized maintenance burden is lower than in states that mandate ongoing hours.

Reciprocity for this profession works like this: Varies by state — check with state board.

Licensing Ease Score

C
Licensing Ease Score
59/100
Electrologist · Hawaii

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training D
893 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$163
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden D
$62/yr
$124 every 2 years
Continuing Education A+
None required
No continuing-education mandate
Experience Required A+
None required
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Hawaii

Education / Training Hours
Electrology School
893 hours
Exam Requirement
State Board Exam or CPE Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$163
Renewal Fee
$124
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Hawaii licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Electrologist in Hawaii? ▼
Hawaii requires 893 education/training hours, passing an exam (State Board Exam or CPE Exam), and an initial fee of $163. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as an Electrologist in Hawaii? ▼
Certification as an electrologist in Hawaii means clearing the state's checklist: 893 hours of education, and a passing exam score. The Hawaii licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Electrologist license to Hawaii from another state? ▼
Reciprocity for electrologists nationally works like this: Varies by state — check with state board. Beyond that baseline, interstate compacts exist for many professions and may smooth a transfer into Hawaii. Verify the specifics with the Hawaii licensing board.
Does Hawaii require a background check for Electrologist licensing? ▼
A criminal background check is mandatory for electrologist licensing in Hawaii. The state licensing board sets the disqualifying-offense criteria and review process.

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What to do with this electrologist license

Electrologist in Hawaii, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in an electrologist-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Hawaii's electrologist requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Electrologist in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state electrologist license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Hawaii's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Hawaii overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Hawaii licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.