HI

Hawaii Licensing Requirements

Burden Rank: #8 of 51 High Burden
97
Professions Licensed
1,432
Avg Education Hours
$173
Avg Initial Fee
35.8
Burden Score

Agriculture

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Arborist / Tree Surgeon — Yes $50 — 3 yrs
Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) — Yes $50 — 3 yrs
Water Well Driller — Yes $50 — 3 yrs

Animal Care

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Animal Breeder — No $50 — 2 yrs
Farrier / Horseshoer — No $50 — 2 yrs
Veterinarian 5,578 Yes $416 $337 2 yrs
Veterinary Technician 2,289 Yes $208 $168 2 yrs

Construction

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Electrician 7,157 Yes $204 $163 1 yr
Elevator Installer 7,157 Yes $287 $247 2 yrs
Fire Sprinkler Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
General Contractor — Yes $410 $331 2 yrs
Glazier — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
HVAC Technician 5,157 Yes $163 $124 2 yrs
Land Surveyor — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Locksmith — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Mobile Home Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Painter (Contractor) — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Pest Control Applicator 32 Yes $163 $143 3 yrs
Plumber 7,157 Yes $243 $204 1 yr
Roofer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Security Alarm Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Septic System Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs

Cosmetology

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Barber 1,395 Yes $134 $68 2 yrs
Body Piercer 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Cosmetologist 1,474 Yes $153 $76 2 yrs
Electrologist 893 Yes $163 $124 2 yrs
Esthetician 844 Yes $135 $64 2 yrs
Funeral Director / Embalmer 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Hair Braider 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Massage Therapist 859 Yes $166 $85 2 yrs
Nail Technician 584 Yes $120 $59 2 yrs
Tattoo Artist 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs

Design

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Interior Designer — No $50 — 2 yrs
Landscape Architect — Yes $331 $253 2 yrs

Education

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Childcare Center Director 95 No $163 $124 2 yrs
Elementary School Teacher — Yes $205 $126 5 yrs
School Counselor — Yes $244 $165 5 yrs
School Librarian / Media Specialist 2,000 Yes $100 — 5 yrs
Secondary School Teacher — Yes $205 $126 5 yrs
Substitute Teacher 2,000 Yes $100 — 5 yrs

Engineering

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Professional Engineer (PE) — Yes $410 $331 2 yrs
Professional Geologist — Yes $200 — 2 yrs

Finance

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) — Yes $405 $326 2 yrs
Debt Collector — Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Insurance Agent 67 Yes $202 $162 2 yrs
Mortgage Loan Originator 20 Yes $598 $401 1 yr
Tax Preparer — Yes $100 — 2 yrs

Food & Hospitality

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Bartender / Alcohol Server — No $50 — 2 yrs
Food Handler / Food Safety Certification 13 Yes $39 $32 3 yrs

Healthcare

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Athletic Trainer 3,289 Yes $208 $168 2 yrs
Certified Nurse-Midwife 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Dental Assistant 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Dental Hygienist 3,289 Yes $292 $168 2 yrs
Dietetic Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) 183 Yes $143 $124 2 yrs
Hearing Aid Specialist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Home Health Aide 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 1,395 Yes $174 $129 2 yrs
Medical Assistant 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Medical Lab Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Occupational Therapist 3,789 Yes $253 $213 2 yrs
Optician (Dispensing) 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Optometrist 4,789 Yes $410 $331 2 yrs
Paramedic 1,831 Yes $208 $168 2 yrs
Pharmacist 5,184 Yes $297 $258 2 yrs
Pharmacy Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Phlebotomist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Physical Therapist 3,789 Yes $292 $253 2 yrs
Physician Assistant 4,184 Yes $337 $297 2 yrs
Radiologic Technologist 2,352 Yes $208 $168 2 yrs
Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist — Yes $247 $208 2 yrs
Registered Nurse 2,789 Yes $213 $149 2 yrs
Respiratory Therapist 2,289 Yes $208 $168 2 yrs
Speech-Language Pathologist 3,789 Yes $292 $213 2 yrs
Surgical Technologist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs

Legal & Security

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Armed Security Guard 65 No $203 $123 2 yrs
Court Reporter / Stenographer — Yes $75 — 4 yrs
Notary Public — Yes $75 — 4 yrs
Private Investigator 4,744 Yes $326 $287 2 yrs
Process Server — Yes $75 — 4 yrs

Mental Health

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) 3,789 Yes $213 $174 2 yrs
Licensed Professional Counselor 3,289 Yes $210 $170 2 yrs
Marriage and Family Therapist 3,289 Yes $253 $213 2 yrs
Psychologist 6,578 Yes $416 $337 2 yrs

Miscellaneous

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Amusement Ride Operator — No $50 — 2 yrs
Athletic Agent — No $50 — 2 yrs
Auctioneer — No $50 — 2 yrs
Casino/Gaming Dealer — No $50 — 2 yrs
Sign Language Interpreter — No $50 — 2 yrs

Real Estate

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Home Inspector 166 Yes $326 $247 2 yrs
Real Estate Agent / Salesperson 150 Yes $243 $200 2 yrs
Real Estate Broker 226 Yes $326 $267 2 yrs

Transportation

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Chauffeur / Limousine Driver 32 Yes $123 $83 4 yrs
Commercial Truck Driver (CDL) 286 Yes $162 $83 4 yrs
School Bus Driver 103 Yes $123 $83 4 yrs
Taxi/Ride-Share Driver — Yes $50 — 4 yrs
Tow Truck Operator — Yes $50 — 4 yrs
Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice. Verify current requirements with Hawaii licensing authorities.

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