Glazier / Hawaii
2026 data Hawaii board official source

Hawaii Glazier License Requirements

What the state board actually requires: fees, renewal cycle, and requirements from official records.

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What the Hawaii data shows for Glaziers

To practice as a glazier in Hawaii, the state licensing board requires board-approved training, a passing score on a state-approved exam. The regulation sits under Hawaii's professional licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Experience/Apprenticeship".

Upfront cost is $150 on a 2-year cycle. Hawaii doesn't require continuing education for this license, so upkeep costs stay confined to the renewal fee itself.

There's no published reciprocity list here - Hawaii reviews out-of-state credentials individually.

Licensing Ease Score

C+
Licensing Ease Score
62/100
Glazier · 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 A+
None required
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$150
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden N/A
N/A
Renewal fee annualized over the renewal cycle
Continuing Education N/A
N/A
Continuing-education hours annualized over the renewal cycle
Experience Required N/A
N/A
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Hawaii

Education / Training Hours
Experience/Apprenticeship
Not specified
Exam Requirement
Required
Initial License Fee
$150
Renewal Fee
N/A
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Not Required
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 Glazier in Hawaii?
Hawaii's requirements cover, a state exam, and an initial fee of $150.
How do I get certified as a Glazier in Hawaii?
Certification as a glazier in Hawaii means clearing the state's checklist, and a passing exam score. The Hawaii licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Glazier license to Hawaii from another state?
There's no published blanket reciprocity rule for glaziers in Hawaii - applications from other states are reviewed individually. Interstate licensing compacts cover many occupations and may still apply. Reach out to the Hawaii licensing board for the current process.
Does Hawaii require a background check for Glazier licensing?
No statewide background-check mandate applies to glazier licensing in Hawaii at this time - individual employers may still run their own screening.

What to do with this glazier license

Glazier in Hawaii is one requirement row in a glazier-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Hawaii's glazier requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Glazier in every state
  • Read the general portability rules before moving an existing license to a new state. Transfer 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.