State Licensing Authority

Professional and Vocational
Licensing (PVL)

Welcome! PVL oversees 25 professional boards and commissions plus 27 licensing programs, regulating 52 professions and vocations

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Upholding Ethics and Standards

Boards

See the full list of regulatory boards overseeing Hawaii’s professional licensing

Accountancy

Acupuncture

Barbering and Cosmetology

Boxing

Chiropractor

Contractor

Contractor

Professions Under Licensing

Programs

Licensing programs that oversee vocational professionals and maintain industry standards

Activity Desk

Appraisal Management Company

Athletic Trainers

Behavior Analysts

Cemetery and Pre-Need Funeral Authority

Collection Agency

Collection Agency

Integral Tools and Info

Consumer Resources

Use these tools and resources to make informed decisions and file complaints against licensed professionals

Check if a Person or Business is Licensed by PVL

Hire a Licensed Contractor

Check if There are Prior Complaints on a Licensee

File a Complaint on a Licensee

Office of Administrative Hearings Decisions

Purchase Lists of PVL Licenses

Purchase Lists of PVL Licenses

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Need Assistance?

Business Registration (BREG) Division.

Business Registration (BREG) Division.

Business Registration (BREG) Division.

Latest News and Updates

What’s New

Read about the recent updates on licensing requirements, board decisions, and regulatory changes