License: Electrician

Hawaii State Dept. of Commerce & Consumer Affairs Professional and Vocational Licensing Division Board of Electricians and Plumbers external site

P. O. Box 3469

[335 Merchant St., Rm. 301, Honolulu, HI 96813]

Honolulu, HI 96801-0000

(808) 586-3000

DESCRIPTION OF OCCUPATION: An Electrician installs, maintains, and repairs electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures in accordance with relevant codes. REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSING: Experience and education requirements: Experience requirements range from 1 to 5 years, depending on the type of license. The experience and/or training can be in the form of verification of apprenticeship training, verification of licensure, or a notarized signature of a qualified electrician attesting to the applicant's experience in electrical work. All Journey worker and maintenance electrician classifications are subject to an educational component conducted or accepted by a University of Hawaii Community College. EXAMINATIONS: Exam based on the National Electrical Code (NEC) administered by Prometric. FEES: Between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023 pay $306. OTHER: There were 3,470 licenses currently active as of February 24, 2022. ~ revised 03/18