Professional and Vocational Licensing (PVL) Renewal

This application is designed to allow the renewal of professional and vocational licenses issued by the State of Hawaii.

This online license renewal service is made possible by eHawaii.gov and the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA), Professional and Vocational Licensing Division (PVLD). This service is accessible 24 hours a day during the renewal period. The following types of licenses may be renewed online beginning on August 4, 2008 10a.m. (HST) and before the renewal deadline indicated below. Renewals after the date below must be submitted by mail or in person to the DCCA/PVLD.

Renewal deadline: September 30, 2008, midnight (HST).

Active Status

CT (Contractor Firm/Sole owner) $226.50
- The renewal of a firm’s license is dependent on the renewal of the firm’s designated principal Responsible Managing Employee (RME). If the firm renews before the RME, the firm’s renewal will be in a pending status until the RME renews.

Must be current with the below at the time of renewal:

State tax clearance valid within 6 months of October 1, 2008.
- Your tax clearance name on file with the State Department of Taxation MUST match your contractor license name on file with the DCCA/PVLD.
General liability insurance valid through October 1, 2008
*Designated principal Responsible Managing Employee (RME).
*Bond current and valid through October 1, 2008.
*Workers compensation insurance valid through October 1, 2008.

*If applicable, or if you currently have.

CT (Contractor RME) $136.50
- The renewal of your license is dependent on the renewal of your employer/firm. If you renew before your employer/firm, your renewal will be in a pending status until your employer/firm renews.

All active RMEs with a C-19 (asbestos) specialty classification must submit in person or by mail proof of completion of 16 hours of EPA or board approved asbestos refresher training courses taken within the last two years; or if license obtained in the second year of the biennium (after 9/30/07), submit proof of completion of an 8-hour course taken within the last year. By renewing online you are further attesting that you have completed the required training course.

Inactive Status

CT (Contractor Firm/Sole Owner/RME) $106.50

Do not renew online if:

You are changing your status from active to inactive, or inactive to active.
You are requesting any changes or additions to your name or tradename.
Your designated principal RME has changed.
Your employer has changed.
You are changing your exclusion from Chapter 386, HRS (workers compensation insurance exemption) status.

Disclaimer and Terms

        - Use of the online renewal service is voluntary. If you prefer you may also renew by mail to DCCA/PVLD, P.O. Box 3469, Honolulu, HI 96801 or in person at 335 Merchant Street, Room 301, Honolulu, HI. If you did not receive a renewal application and would like to have one mailed to you, please contact the PVL Licensing Branch at 808-586-3000.

- This electronic renewal procedure requires you to provide the last four digits of your social security number and other personal information and complete the transaction using a credit card or checking account. The transaction is conducted on a secured server and uses encryption. If you choose not to provide your social security number or requested information, or do not want to use a credit card or electronic checking, please renew by mail or in person.

- If you have been convicted of a crime in the past 2 years, or have been subject to disciplinary action in the past 2 years, or have a disciplinary action pending against you, you may not renew online. Please submit your renewal application and supporting documents in person or by mail.

- After you complete the process, you will be able to print a receipt page, and, if you provide an email address, a receipt will be emailed to you. A new pocket card will be mailed within 10 business days.

- Name changes are not permitted for online license renewal. Please submit your renewal application in person or by mail. Renewal applications submitted via Internet are subject to verification.

You will need:

- Your license number.
- Your social security number (last 4 digits) or file number; if SSN does not work, please contact the PVL Licensing Branch at 808-586-3000 to request your file number.
- Your tax clearance federal employer I.D. number (FEIN) if you are required to have a tax clearance. You further expressly authorize the Department of Taxation (DOTAX) to disclose tax clearance information to eHawaii.gov and the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs as your authorized agents to verify the status of your tax clearance.
- An email address if you wish to receive acknowledgment of this transaction by email.
- Your VISA, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express credit card number and expiration date or your checking account number.

By proceeding:

- I agree to conduct a transaction with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, State of Hawaii, by electronic means.
- I agree to submit a renewal application by electronic means. I understand that my electronic renewal application has the same legal effect and legal consequences as a signed paper document.
- I agree that the laws of the State of Hawaii apply to this transaction.
- I agree that the deadlines and times applicable to this transaction are Hawaii Standard Time.

- I understand that my license expires on the License Expiration Date shown on this renewal application. I understand that if I fail to renew my license by the license expiration date I am unlicensed and shall not practice. I further understand that I may resume practice only after I have met all appropriate restoration requirements.

- I certify that the statements contained in this application are true and correct. I understand that misrepresentation is grounds for board refusal to renew or subsequent suspension or revocation of license.

By clicking on the "I Agree" button, I certify that I have read and understand the above statements including the Disclaimer and Terms.