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?Handymen? usually perform minor repairs and projects that are typically described as ?odd jobs? or "fix-up tasks.? Without a contractor's license, handymen who do projects that are (1) over $1,500.00, or (2) require a building, electrical, or plumbing permit, are engaged in unlicensed contracting.

Briefly, the requirements for a license are: 1) Registration with the Business Registration Division; 2) Have a good reputation for honesty, truthfulness, financial integrity and fair dealing; 3) Have liability and workers' compensation insurance; and 4) Have in your employ a licensed individual who is designated ...

The State of Hawaii requires anyone "who offers to, holds oneself out to, or contracts to perform residential, commercial, or public works construction, alterations, or improvements" to hold a contractor license. Hawaii simplifies licensing by requiring all contractors to go through the same entity.

License fee for contracting entities (e.g. corporations): For licenses acquired between October 1 of an even-numbered year and September 30 of an odd-numbered year, the fee is $545. For licenses acquired between October 1 or an odd-numbered year and September 30 of an even-numbered year, the fee is $415.

Individuals may work on their own property without a license but if there is any electrical engineering or plumbing work, there must be a licensed contractor involved. After an individual has done work on his or her home, it may not be put up for sale or lease for at least one year.

Hawaii. Hawaii requires all handymen who work on jobs where the labor and material are worth more than $1,000 or require a building permit, to hold a license.