How often do I need to renew my Specialty Contractor (C-37 Plumbing) in Hawaii?

The Specialty Contractor (C-37 Plumbing) in Hawaii must be renewed every 24 months.

How much does it cost to renew a Specialty Contractor (C-37 Plumbing) in Hawaii?

The renewal cost for a Specialty Contractor (C-37 Plumbing) in Hawaii is $338.00.

What happens if my Specialty Contractor (C-37 Plumbing) 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-37 Plumbing)

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-37 Plumbing Specialty Contractor License

The C-37 Plumbing license authorizes installation, repair, and alteration of complete plumbing systems in Hawaii — supply and hot water piping, waste water and fuel gas piping, fixtures, backflow prevention assemblies, waste water treatment systems, sewer lines, irrigation, spas, and medical gas piping. Contractors performing this work without a license face civil fines under HRS §444-23(c).

C-37 Covers Full Plumbing Systems Including Sewer, Gas, Irrigation, and Specialty Piping

Under Hawaii Administrative Rules Title 16, Chapter 77, Exhibit A, the C-37 classification covers: supply water piping systems; hot water piping systems (including heat pump water heaters and boilers up to 200,000 BTU/h); waste water piping systems; fuel gas piping systems; waste water treatment systems; backflow prevention assemblies, instrumentation, non-electric controls, and fixtures; venting for waste water and fuel gas piping; vacuum, air, and medical gas piping; spas and swimming pools; lawn sprinkler and irrigation systems; and sewer lines and related sewage disposal work. Work outside this scope requires a separate classification.

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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