Contractor State Licensing Assistance
Alarm, Fire, Electrical, and General Contracting License
Most contractor license classifications in Hawaii are regulated by the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Hawaii contractor licensing can be an arduous process if not handled correctly. All applications must be approved prior to taking the exam. The deadline for approval is the 20th of each month prior to the exam. The 2015 exam schedule is listed here. Exams are administered by Prometric.
API offers contractor licensing application assistance in Electrical, Burglar Alarm, and Construction license classifications. We offer over 25 years in the Electrical and Construction Licensing Industry. API has the knowledge, resources, and expertise to help get you licensed.
DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATIONS
API Processing can assist you with the following licensing classifications:
- A General Engineering
- B Building
- C Specialty:
- C-1 Acoustical and insulation contractor;
- C-2 Mechanical insulation contractor;
- C-3 Asphalt paving and surfacing contractor;
- C-3a Asphalt concrete patching, sealing, and striping contractor;
- C-3b Play court surfacing contractor;
- C-4 Boiler, hot-water heating, and steam fitting contractor;
- C-5 Cabinet, millwork, and carpentry remodeling and repairs contractor;
- C-5a Garage door and window shutters contractor;
- C-5b Siding application contractor;
- C-6 Carpentry framing contractor;
- C-7 Carpet laying contractor;
- C-9 Cesspool contractor;
- C-10 Scaffolding contractor;
- C-12 Drywall contractor;
- C-13 Electrical contractor;
- C-14 Sign contractor;
- C-15 Electronic systems contractor;
- C-15a Fire and burglar alarm contractor;
- C-15b Telecommunications contractor;
- C-16 Elevator contractor;
- C-16a Conveyor systems contractor;
- C-17 Excavating, grading, and trenching contractor
- C-19 Asbestos contractor;
- C-20 Fire protection contractor;
- C-20a Fire repressant systems contractor;
- C-22a Glass tinting contractor;
- C-23 Gunite contractor;
- C-24 Building moving and wrecking contractor;
- C-25 Institutional and commercial equipment contractor;
- C-27 Landscaping contractor;
- C-27a Hydro mulching contractor;
- C-27b Tree trimming and removal contractor;
- C-31 Masonry contractor;
- C-31a Cement concrete contractor;
- C-31b Stone masonry contractor;
- C-31c Refractory contractor;
- C-31d Tuckpointing and caulking contractor;
- C-31e Concrete cutting, drilling, sawing, coring, and pressure grouting contractor;
- C-32 Ornamental, guardrail, and fencing contractor; C-32a Wood and vinyl fencing contractor;
- C-33 Painting and decorating contractor;
- C-33a Wall coverings contractor;
- C-33b Taping contractor;
- C-33c Surface treatment contractor;
- C-34 Soil stabilization contractor;
- C-35 Pile driving, pile and caisson drilling, and foundation contractor;
- C-36 Plastering contractor;
- C-36a Lathing contractor; C-37 Plumbing contractor;
- C-37a Sewer and drain line contractor;
- C-37b Irrigation and lawn sprinkler systems contractor;
- C-37c Vacuum and air systems contractor;
- C-37d Water chlorination and sanitation contractor;
- C-37e Treatment and pumping facilities contractor;
- C-37f Fuel dispensing contractor;
- C-38 Post tensioning contractor;
- C-40 Refrigeration contractor;
- C-40a Prefabricated refrigerator panels contractor; C-41 Reinforcing steel contractor;
- C-42 Roofing contractor;
- C-42a Aluminum and other metal shingles contractor;
- C-42b Wood shingles and wood shakes contractor;
- C-42c Concrete and clay tile contractor;
- C-42e Urethane foam contractor;
- C-42g Roof coatings contractor;
- C-43 Sewer, sewage disposal, drain, and pipe laying contractor;
- C-43a Reconditioning and repairing pipeline contractor;
- C-44 Sheet metal contractor;
- C-44a Gutters contractor;
- C-44b Awnings and patio cover contractor;
- C-48 Structural steel contractor; C-48a Steel door contractor;
C-49 Swimming pool contractor; - C-49a Swimming pool service contractor;
- C-49b Hot tub and pool contractor;
- C-51 Tile contractor;
- C-51a Cultured marble contractor;
- C-51b Terrazzo contractor;
- C-52 Ventilating and air conditioning contractor;
- C-53 Miscellaneous retail products contractor;
- C-54 Interior design contractor;
- C-55 Waterproofing contractor;
- C-56 Welding contractor;
- C-57 Well contractor;
- C-57a Pumps installation contractor;
- C-57b Injection well contractor;
- C-60 Solar power systems contractor;
- C-61 Solar energy systems contractor;
- C-61a Solar hot water systems contractor;
- C-61b Solar heating and cooling systems contractor;
- C-62 Pole and line contractor;
- C-62a Pole contractor;
- C-63 High voltage electrical contractor; and
- C-68 Classified specialist.
- C-21 Flooring contractor;
- C-22 Glazing and tinting contractor;
BOARD APPLICATION DEADLINE/DATES/MEETINGS
Licensing Boards
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs – Professional & Vocational Licensing
