Hvac Technician License Requirements by State
Compare requirements across all states to find out what you need.
| State | Education Hours | Est. Total Cost | Exam | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 2000 | $3,000 - $4,000 | Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors | View Guide |
| Alaska | 2000 | $3,500 - $4,500 | Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development — Mechanical Inspection | View Guide |
| Arizona | 2000 | $4,000 - $5,000 | Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) | View Guide |
| Arkansas | 2000 | $2,700 - $3,700 | Arkansas Department of Health — HVAC/R Licensing Board | View Guide |
| California | 2000 | $5,000 - $6,000 | Contractors State License Board (CSLB) | View Guide |
| Colorado | 1500 | $2,000 - $3,000 | Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) | View Guide |
| Connecticut | 2000 | $3,500 - $4,500 | Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection — Occupational Licensing Division | View Guide |
| Delaware | 2000 | $3,000 - $4,000 | Delaware Division of Professional Regulation | View Guide |
| Florida | 2000 | $4,500 - $5,500 | Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) | View Guide |
| Georgia | 2000 | $3,300 - $4,300 | Georgia Division of Professional Licensing — Conditioned Air Board | View Guide |
| Hawaii | 2000 | $3,700 - $4,700 | Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs — Contractors License Board | View Guide |
| Idaho | 2000 | $2,700 - $3,700 | Idaho Division of Building Safety — HVAC Bureau | View Guide |
| Illinois | 1500 | $2,000 - $3,000 | Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) | View Guide |
| Indiana | 1500 | $2,000 - $3,000 | Indiana Professional Licensing Agency | View Guide |
| Iowa | 2000 | $2,500 - $3,500 | Iowa Division of Labor — Contractor Registration | View Guide |
| Kansas | 1500 | $2,000 - $3,000 | Kansas Office of the State Fire Marshal | View Guide |
| Kentucky | 2000 | $2,700 - $3,700 | Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction — HVAC Licensing Branch | View Guide |
| Louisiana | 2000 | $3,000 - $4,000 | Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) | View Guide |
| Maine | 2000 | $2,500 - $3,500 | Maine Department of Professional and Financial Regulation — Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation | View Guide |
| Maryland | 2000 | $3,500 - $4,500 | Maryland Department of Labor — Board of HVACR Contractors | View Guide |
| Massachusetts | 2000 | $3,300 - $4,300 | Massachusetts Division of Professional Licensure — Board of Registration of Refrigeration Technicians | View Guide |
| Michigan | 2000 | $2,700 - $3,700 | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) — Bureau of Construction Codes | View Guide |
| Minnesota | 2000 | $3,000 - $4,000 | Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry — CCLD Licensing Unit | View Guide |
| Mississippi | 2000 | $2,700 - $3,700 | Mississippi State Board of Contractors | View Guide |
| Missouri | 1500 | $2,000 - $3,000 | Missouri Division of Professional Registration | View Guide |
| Montana | 2000 | $2,700 - $3,700 | Montana Department of Labor and Industry — Building Codes Bureau | View Guide |
| Nebraska | 2000 | $2,500 - $3,500 | Nebraska State Fire Marshal — Mechanical Licensing | View Guide |
| Nevada | 2000 | $3,500 - $4,500 | Nevada State Contractors Board | View Guide |
| New Hampshire | 1500 | $2,000 - $3,000 | New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification | View Guide |
| New Jersey | 2000 | $3,700 - $4,700 | New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs — Board of Examiners of HVACR Contractors | View Guide |
| New Mexico | 2000 | $3,000 - $4,000 | New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department — Construction Industries Division | View Guide |
| New York | 1500 | $2,300 - $3,300 | New York Department of State — Division of Licensing Services | View Guide |
| North Carolina | 2000 | $3,700 - $4,700 | North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors | View Guide |
| North Dakota | 2000 | $2,500 - $3,500 | North Dakota Secretary of State — Contractor Licensing | View Guide |
| Ohio | 1500 | $2,000 - $3,000 | Ohio Department of Commerce — Division of Industrial Compliance | View Guide |
| Oklahoma | 2000 | $2,700 - $3,700 | Oklahoma Construction Industries Board (CIB) | View Guide |
| Oregon | 2000 | $3,500 - $4,500 | Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) | View Guide |
| Pennsylvania | 1500 | $2,000 - $3,000 | Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry | View Guide |
| Rhode Island | 2000 | $2,700 - $3,700 | Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training — Contractors' Registration Board | View Guide |
| South Carolina | 2000 | $3,500 - $4,500 | South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation — Contractors' Licensing Board | View Guide |
| South Dakota | 1500 | $2,000 - $3,000 | South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation | View Guide |
| Tennessee | 2000 | $3,500 - $4,500 | Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors | View Guide |
| Texas | 2000 | $3,300 - $4,300 | Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) — Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Program | View Guide |
| Utah | 2000 | $3,000 - $4,000 | Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL) | View Guide |
| Vermont | 1500 | $2,000 - $3,000 | Vermont Office of Professional Regulation | View Guide |
| Virginia | 2000 | $3,300 - $4,300 | Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) | View Guide |
| Washington | 2000 | $3,500 - $4,500 | Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) | View Guide |
| West Virginia | 2000 | $2,700 - $3,700 | West Virginia Division of Labor — Contractor Licensing Board | View Guide |
| Wisconsin | 2000 | $3,000 - $4,000 | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) | View Guide |
| Wyoming | 1500 | $2,000 - $3,000 | Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety | View Guide |