How often do I need to renew my Specialty Contractor (C-31 Masonry) in Hawaii?

The Specialty Contractor (C-31 Masonry) in Hawaii must be renewed every 24 months.

How much does it cost to renew a Specialty Contractor (C-31 Masonry) in Hawaii?

The renewal cost for a Specialty Contractor (C-31 Masonry) in Hawaii is $338.00.

What happens if my Specialty Contractor (C-31 Masonry) expires in Hawaii?

Under HRS §444-23(c), performing contracting work without a license carries civil fines: $2,500 or 40% of the contract price (first offense), $3,500 or 40% (second offense), $5,000 or 40% (subsequent offenses). Advertising as an unlicensed contractor is a misdemeanor under §444-9.2. Violating a board cease and desist order under §444-10.5 carries a minimum fine of $10,000 per day.

Hawaii renewal guide

Specialty Contractor (C-31 Masonry)

If this license is up for renewal, this page gives you the fee, the timeline, and the items that usually hold the filing up.

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Start here

What matters before you file.

Check the fee, the renewal window, and the documents or insurance records that can slow approval down.

Issuing authority

Hawaii Contractors License Board (DCCA)

Renewal period

Every 24 months

Renewal fee

$338.00

Bond requirement

Insurance requirement

Yes — General Liability, Workers' Compensation

Before you renew

Get the filing straight.

1
Check the insurance certificates

Make sure the required policies are current and match what the board or agency expects before you file.
2
File with the board

File through Hawaii Contractors License Board (DCCA) and pay the $338.00 renewal fee once the supporting proof is ready.
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3
Leave room for processing

Typical processing time is 60 days, so do not wait until the last minute.

Detailed notes

The fine print is here.

Hawaii C-31 Masonry Specialty Contractor License

The C-31 Masonry license authorizes the full range of masonry construction work in Hawaii — laying brick, CMU, cut stone, marble, granite, and artificial stone; installing precast concrete panels, fire clay products, and concrete fencing; placing and finishing cement concrete; and drilling, sawing, coring, and performing epoxy injection. Contractors performing this work without a license face civil fines under HRS §444-23(c).

C-31 Covers Masonry, Concrete Work, and Structural Masonry Applications

Under Hawaii Administrative Rules Title 16, Chapter 77, Exhibit A, the C-31 classification covers: laying brick and baked clay products, rough or cast stone, marble, granite, decorative plaster, cut and dressed stone, artificial stone and brick veneer, CMU, and structural glass brick or block; manufactured precast concrete facing panels; fire clay products and refractories; concrete fencing; grout, rubble work, caulking, tuckpointing, sandblasting, mortar, washing, and cleaning incidental to masonry; placing and finishing cement concrete; drilling, sawing, and coring concrete; and epoxy injection for structural purposes. Retaining walls involving stone masonry fall under the C-31b subclassification.

Carry Insurance Before Your License Issues

General liability coverage is required at $100,000 per person / $300,000 per accident (bodily injury) and $50,000 per accident (property damage). Workers' compensation is required if you have employees. Coverage lapses cause automatic license forfeiture.

Apply for $50; Budget $338 to Renew Every Two Years by September 30

The application fee is $50 (non-refundable). Most applicants pay $75 per part for the two-part PSI Services exam — Part I Business & Law and Part II Trade. The biennial renewal fee is $338, due by September 30 of each even-numbered year. A forfeited license can be restored on or before November 30 of the renewal year by filing all fees plus a penalty; after that, a new application is required.

The Board May Require a Surety Bond

Under HRS §444-16.5, the Contractors License Board may require a surety bond — minimum $5,000 — based on your financial condition and experience. This is discretionary, not universal. If required, you must maintain bond coverage and keep evidence on file with the board.

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