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Sort and compare hvac technician licensing requirements side-by-side across all 50 states.
| State | State Licensed? | Apprentice Hours | State Exam | Fees | CE Hours | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama(AL) | No | — | No | — | — | April 2026 |
| Alaska(AK) | Yes | 8,000 | Yes | $350 | 16 | April 2026 |
| Arizona(AZ) | Yes | 4,000 | Yes | $440 | No state-mandated continuing education required for renewal | April 2026 |
| Arkansas(AR) | Yes | 6,000 | Yes | $175 | 8 | April 2026 |
| California(CA) | Yes | 4,000 | Yes | $630 | No mandatory continuing education (CE) hours required by CSLB for license renewal | April 2026 |
| Colorado(CO) | No | — | No | — | — | April 2026 |
| Connecticut(CT) | Yes | 8 | Yes | $290 | No continuing education required | April 2026 |
| Delaware(DE) | Yes | 4,000 | Yes | $213 | — | April 2026 |
| District of Columbia(DC) | Yes | 4,000 | Yes | $325 | 8 | April 2026 |
| Florida(FL) | Yes | 4,000 | Yes | $384 | 14 | April 2026 |
| Georgia(GA) | Yes | 4,000 | Yes | $190 | 3 | April 2026 |
| Hawaii(HI) | Yes | 8,000 | Yes | $425 | — | April 2026 |
| Idaho(ID) | Yes | 8,000 | Yes | $125 | 8 | April 2026 |
| Illinois(IL) | No | — | No | — | — | April 2026 |
| Indiana(IN) | No | — | No | — | — | April 2026 |
| Iowa(IA) | Yes | 4,000 | Yes | $155 | 6 | April 2026 |
| Kansas(KS) | No | — | No | — | — | April 2026 |
| Kentucky(KY) | Yes | 8,000 | Yes | $160 | 6 | April 2026 |
| Louisiana(LA) | Yes | 4,000 | Yes | $340 | — | April 2026 |
| Maine(ME) | Yes | — | Yes | $41–$221 depending on license type (license fee + $21 background check) | 8 | April 2026 |
| Maryland(MD) | Yes | 4,000 | Yes | $325 | 16 | April 2026 |
| Massachusetts(MA) | Yes | 8,000 | Yes | $175 | 6 | April 2026 |
| Michigan(MI) | Yes | 6 | Yes | $175 | 6 | April 2026 |
| Minnesota(MN) | Yes | 8,000 | Yes | $155 | 16 | April 2026 |
| Mississippi(MS) | Yes | 4,000 | Yes | $215 | — | April 2026 |
| Missouri(MO) | No | — | No | — | — | April 2026 |
| Montana(MT) | Yes | 6,000 | Yes | $150 | 8 | April 2026 |
| Nebraska(NE) | No | — | No | — | — | April 2026 |
| Nevada(NV) | Yes | 4,000 | Yes | $475 | No continuing education required | April 2026 |
| New Hampshire(NH) | Yes | 8,000 | Yes | $135 | 8 | April 2026 |
| New Jersey(NJ) | Yes | 8,000 | Yes | $355 | 12 | April 2026 |
| New Mexico(NM) | Yes | 6,000 | Yes | $235 | 8 | April 2026 |
| New York(NY) | No | — | No | — | — | April 2026 |
| North Carolina(NC) | Yes | 4,000 | Yes | $235 | 8 | April 2026 |
| North Dakota(ND) | Yes | 8,000 | Yes | $125 | 4 | April 2026 |
| Ohio(OH) | Yes | 4,000 | Yes | $275 | 10 | April 2026 |
| Oklahoma(OK) | Yes | 6,000 | Yes | $190 | 8 | April 2026 |
| Oregon(OR) | Yes | 8,000 | Yes | $300 | 16 | April 2026 |
| Pennsylvania(PA) | No | — | No | — | — | April 2026 |
| Rhode Island(RI) | Yes | 4,000 | Yes | $240 | 5 | April 2026 |
| South Carolina(SC) | Yes | 4,000 | Yes | $265 | — | April 2026 |
| South Dakota(SD) | No | — | No | — | — | April 2026 |
| Tennessee(TN) | Yes | 4,000 | Yes | $290 | No CE required for CMC-C HVAC contractor license renewal | April 2026 |
| Texas(TX) | Yes | 4,000 | Yes | $210 | 8 | April 2026 |
| Utah(UT) | Yes | 8,000 | Yes | $215 | 6 | April 2026 |
| Vermont(VT) | No | — | No | — | — | April 2026 |
| Virginia(VA) | Yes | 4,000 | Yes | $285 | — | April 2026 |
| Washington(WA) | Yes | 8,000 | Yes | $285 | 8 | April 2026 |
| West Virginia(WV) | Yes | 6,000 | Yes | $125 | 6 | April 2026 |
| Wisconsin(WI) | Yes | 8,000 | Yes | $137 | 4 | April 2026 |
| Wyoming(WY) | No | — | No | — | — | April 2026 |