TradeGuardHawaii subcontractor insurance & compliance requirements
If you're a general contractor hiring subcontractors in Hawaii, here are the certificates and documents you should collect and keep current, and how TradeGuard tracks them automatically.
Documents to collect from subcontractors in Hawaii
The core compliance documents a GC should require and keep current for each sub.
State-issued contractor license or registration
Certificate of Insurance for General Liability coverage
Certificate of Insurance for Workers Compensation coverage, required for any sub with employees
Required for tax reporting on payments over $600
Required on many public and private commercial projects
Required on public works projects over threshold
Required alongside performance bond on public projects
Required when bidding on public construction contracts; guarantees contractor will honor the bid if awarded
State-required surety bond posted as part of contractor license or registration; collect certificate from sub
Hawaii DCCA licenses contractors in various classifications. All contractor license types (A, B, C, D, specialty) required for work over $1,000.
Hawaii operates an approved state OSHA plan. Hawaii has an approved state OSHA plan (HIOSH) covering private and public sector
Bond required with license application
- DCCA: Hawaii Dept of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- HIOSH: Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health Division
- DLIR: Hawaii Dept of Labor and Industrial Relations
Summary for Hawaii
Hawaii has its own OSHA plan. License required for work over $1,000.
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Hawaii compliance FAQ
Do subcontractors need a contractor license in Hawaii?+
Hawaii DCCA licenses contractors in various classifications. All contractor license types (A, B, C, D, specialty) required for work over $1,000.
Does Hawaii follow federal OSHA or a state OSHA plan?+
Hawaii runs its own OSHA-approved state plan. Hawaii has an approved state OSHA plan (HIOSH) covering private and public sector
Is a surety bond required for contractors in Hawaii?+
Yes. Bond required with license application
This page is general information, not legal advice. Requirements change; confirm current rules with the relevant Hawaii agencies before relying on them.