Water Well Driller / Hawaii
2026 data Hawaii board official source

Hawaii Water Well Driller License Requirements

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher.

Requirements, fees, and renewal timing for this license, sourced from state board records.

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Drills and constructs water wells. Licensed in most states.

What the Hawaii data shows for Water Well Drillers

Hawaii sets the entry bar for water well drillers at board-approved training and a passing score on a state-approved exam. The credential is administered under Hawaii's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Training/Certification".

Upfront cost is $50 on a 3-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.

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

Licensing Ease Score

A+
Licensing Ease Score
90/100
Water Well Driller · 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 A+
$50
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
Training/Certification
Not specified
Exam Requirement
Required
Initial License Fee
$50
Renewal Fee
N/A
Renewal Cycle
Every 3 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Not Required

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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 Water Well Driller in Hawaii? ▼
Hawaii's requirements cover, a state exam, and an initial fee of $50.
How do I get certified as a Water Well Driller in Hawaii? ▼
Certification as a water well driller 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 Water Well Driller license to Hawaii from another state? ▼
Hawaii doesn't publish a standing reciprocity policy for water well drillers; each out-of-state application is reviewed on its own merits. Some professions fall under interstate compacts that ease portability regardless. The Hawaii licensing board can confirm what applies to your case.
Does Hawaii require a background check for Water Well Driller licensing? ▼
Hawaii does not currently require a criminal background check for water well driller licensing, though this may vary by employer or specific role.

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Water Well Driller in Hawaii is one requirement row in a water well driller-wide, 50-state comparison.

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.