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HVAC Technician Licensing
State-by-State Requirements
HVAC technicians install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems that control temperature and air quality.
National Overview
54
States Requiring License
Requirements by State
Click any state to see detailed requirements, license types, and contact information
AK
License Required1 License Type
AK
License Required1 License Type
AL
License Required2 License Types
Exam required
AL
License Required2 License Types
Exam required
AR
License Required1 License Type
Exam required
AR
License Required1 License Type
Exam required
AZ
License Required1 License Type
Exam required
AZ
License Required1 License Type
Exam required
CA
License Required3 License Types
CA
License Required3 License Types
CT
License Required5 License Types
Exam required
CT
License Required5 License Types
Exam required
DC
License Required2 License Types
Exam required
DC
License Required2 License Types
Exam required
DE
License Required4 License Types
Exam required
DE
License Required4 License Types
Exam required
FL
License Required6 License Types
Exam required
FL
License Required6 License Types
Exam required
IA
License Required1 License Type
Exam required
IA
License Required1 License Type
Exam required
ID
License Required4 License Types
Exam required
ID
License Required4 License Types
Exam required
KY
License Required5 License Types
Exam required
KY
License Required5 License Types
Exam required
MA
License Required2 License Types
MA
License Required2 License Types
MD
License Required11 License Types
MD
License Required11 License Types
MS
License Required3 License Types
MS
License Required3 License Types
NC
License Required18 License Types
Exam required
NC
License Required18 License Types
Exam required
NH
License Required1 License Type
NH
License Required1 License Type
NJ
License Required2 License Types
Exam required
NJ
License Required2 License Types
Exam required
NM
License Required1 License Type
Exam required
NM
License Required1 License Type
Exam required
NV
License Required1 License Type
Exam required
NV
License Required1 License Type
Exam required
OH
License Required1 License Type
Exam required
OH
License Required1 License Type
Exam required
OR
License Required1 License Type
OR
License Required1 License Type
RI
License Required1 License Type
RI
License Required1 License Type
SC
License Required1 License Type
SC
License Required1 License Type
TX
License Required1 License Type
TX
License Required1 License Type
WI
License Required4 License Types
Exam required
WI
License Required4 License Types
Exam required
WV
License Required1 License Type
Exam required
WV
License Required1 License Type
Exam required
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Requirements can change. Always verify current requirements with the official state licensing board before making decisions about your education or career path.