⚠️ Important: This comparison is based on published state licensing requirements and may not reflect recent changes. Reciprocity and transfer rules change frequently and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis by state licensing boards. This tool is for research purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Always contact New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your HVAC Technician License: Maine → New Hampshire

Everything you need to know about transferring your hvac technician license from Maine to New Hampshire

Reciprocity Available

New Hampshire accepts out-of-state HVAC licenses through endorsement if requirements are substantially similar.

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Maine (ME)	New Hampshire (NH)
Education Requirements●	Varies by license type. Apprentice/Helper levels: completed application only. Journeyman Oil Burner: 1 year as apprentice or approved training course. P&G Technician: Board-approved CETP training. Master: years of licensed experience (see license_levels for details).	High school diploma or GED
Exam Requirements	Provider: PROV, Inc. (Oil Burner/Solid Fuel exams); Maine Fuel Board (Propane & Gas examination)	Provider: ICC
Experience Requirements●	apprentice: No prior experience required for either entry-level license. Apprentice Oil Burner/Solid Fuel: completed application only. P&G Helper: completed application only.; journeyman: Pathways: (a) 1 year licensed apprentice experience; OR (b) 160-hour board-approved course (min. 75 hrs laboratory) + 6 months as licensed apprentice; OR (c) 1-year accredited heating course at Maine community college (min. 320 hrs, min. 150 hrs laboratory). P&G Technician: Board-approved CETP training + pass Maine Fuel Board propane and gas examination (required since Jan 1, 2020).; master: Master Oil Burner Technician: at least 4 years of licensed experience, at least 2 of which must be as a licensed Journeyman. Master Solid Fuel Technician: at least 2 years of licensed experience as an Apprentice Solid Fuel Technician. A licensed Master Oil Burner Technician can sit for the Master Solid Fuel examination without acquiring any solid fuel practical experience.; contractor: Maine does not issue a state-level general contractor license. No state-level HVAC contractor license exists. Local business licenses are required per municipality.	apprentice: No prior experience required; must be enrolled in an apprenticeship program; journeyman: Completion of 8,000 hours of apprenticeship; master: 2-4 years as licensed journeyman; contractor: 4+ years of licensed experience
Fees	application fee: $20–$200 depending on license type; exam fee: Included in application (exam administered by PROV, Inc. for Oil Burner/Solid Fuel; by Maine Fuel Board for P&G); license fee: $20–$200 depending on license type (see application_fee note for full breakdown); renewal fee: Same as initial license fee (biennial renewal); $40 Apprentice, $100 Journeyman/P&G Tech, $200 Master, $20 P&G Helper, $50 for Limited licenses; total initial fees: $41–$221 depending on license type (license fee + $21 background check); confidence: high; sources: https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/maine-fuel-board	application fee: $25; exam fee: $50; license fee: $60; contractor license fee: $150; renewal fee: $60; total initial fees: $135; confidence: high; sources: https://www.oplc.nh.gov
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: Two years based on first licensure date for all individual licenses. Temporary Permit is a one-year term; does not renew; one permit per three years.; CE hours: 8; Fee: Same as initial license fee per type (see fees section)	Period: 2 years; CE hours: 8; Fee: $60

Data verified as of 2026-04-02. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

New Hampshire accepts out-of-state hvac licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.
Education differs: Maine requires "Varies by license type. Apprentice/Helper levels: completed application only. Journeyman Oil Burner: 1 year as apprentice or approved training course. P&G Technician: Board-approved CETP training. Master: years of licensed experience (see license_levels for details)." while New Hampshire requires "High school diploma or GED".
Experience differs: Maine — apprentice: No prior experience required for either entry-level license. Apprentice Oil Burner/Solid Fuel: completed application only. P&G Helper: completed application only.; journeyman: Pathways: (a) 1 year licensed apprentice experience; OR (b) 160-hour board-approved course (min. 75 hrs laboratory) + 6 months as licensed apprentice; OR (c) 1-year accredited heating course at Maine community college (min. 320 hrs, min. 150 hrs laboratory). P&G Technician: Board-approved CETP training + pass Maine Fuel Board propane and gas examination (required since Jan 1, 2020).; master: Master Oil Burner Technician: at least 4 years of licensed experience, at least 2 of which must be as a licensed Journeyman. Master Solid Fuel Technician: at least 2 years of licensed experience as an Apprentice Solid Fuel Technician. A licensed Master Oil Burner Technician can sit for the Master Solid Fuel examination without acquiring any solid fuel practical experience.; contractor: Maine does not issue a state-level general contractor license. No state-level HVAC contractor license exists. Local business licenses are required per municipality.; New Hampshire — apprentice: No prior experience required; must be enrolled in an apprenticeship program; journeyman: Completion of 8,000 hours of apprenticeship; master: 2-4 years as licensed journeyman; contractor: 4+ years of licensed experience.
Renewal differs: Maine — Period: Two years based on first licensure date for all individual licenses. Temporary Permit is a one-year term; does not renew; one permit per three years.; CE hours: 8; Fee: Same as initial license fee per type (see fees section); New Hampshire — Period: 2 years; CE hours: 8; Fee: $60.

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification →
2
Request credential verification from Maine Fuel Board — Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation (OPOR), within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation (DPFR) — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Maine board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification.

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

New Hampshire Licensing Board

Board: New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification
Website: https://www.oplc.nh.gov

Contact New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification to confirm current transfer requirements →

Study Materials

Browse top-rated HVAC Technician study guides and exam prep materials.

Get Started →

Ad | GetLicenseMap may earn a commission

GetLicenseMap is a research tool and does not provide legal, financial, or professional licensing advice. Licensing requirements vary by state and change frequently. Verify all information directly with your state licensing board before making licensing decisions.

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Maine (ME)	New Hampshire (NH)
Education Requirements●	Varies by license type. Apprentice/Helper levels: completed application only. Journeyman Oil Burner: 1 year as apprentice or approved training course. P&G Technician: Board-approved CETP training. Master: years of licensed experience (see license_levels for details).	High school diploma or GED
Exam Requirements	Provider: PROV, Inc. (Oil Burner/Solid Fuel exams); Maine Fuel Board (Propane & Gas examination)	Provider: ICC
Experience Requirements●	apprentice: No prior experience required for either entry-level license. Apprentice Oil Burner/Solid Fuel: completed application only. P&G Helper: completed application only.; journeyman: Pathways: (a) 1 year licensed apprentice experience; OR (b) 160-hour board-approved course (min. 75 hrs laboratory) + 6 months as licensed apprentice; OR (c) 1-year accredited heating course at Maine community college (min. 320 hrs, min. 150 hrs laboratory). P&G Technician: Board-approved CETP training + pass Maine Fuel Board propane and gas examination (required since Jan 1, 2020).; master: Master Oil Burner Technician: at least 4 years of licensed experience, at least 2 of which must be as a licensed Journeyman. Master Solid Fuel Technician: at least 2 years of licensed experience as an Apprentice Solid Fuel Technician. A licensed Master Oil Burner Technician can sit for the Master Solid Fuel examination without acquiring any solid fuel practical experience.; contractor: Maine does not issue a state-level general contractor license. No state-level HVAC contractor license exists. Local business licenses are required per municipality.	apprentice: No prior experience required; must be enrolled in an apprenticeship program; journeyman: Completion of 8,000 hours of apprenticeship; master: 2-4 years as licensed journeyman; contractor: 4+ years of licensed experience
Fees	application fee: $20–$200 depending on license type; exam fee: Included in application (exam administered by PROV, Inc. for Oil Burner/Solid Fuel; by Maine Fuel Board for P&G); license fee: $20–$200 depending on license type (see application_fee note for full breakdown); renewal fee: Same as initial license fee (biennial renewal); $40 Apprentice, $100 Journeyman/P&G Tech, $200 Master, $20 P&G Helper, $50 for Limited licenses; total initial fees: $41–$221 depending on license type (license fee + $21 background check); confidence: high; sources: https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/maine-fuel-board	application fee: $25; exam fee: $50; license fee: $60; contractor license fee: $150; renewal fee: $60; total initial fees: $135; confidence: high; sources: https://www.oplc.nh.gov
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: Two years based on first licensure date for all individual licenses. Temporary Permit is a one-year term; does not renew; one permit per three years.; CE hours: 8; Fee: Same as initial license fee per type (see fees section)	Period: 2 years; CE hours: 8; Fee: $60

Data verified as of 2026-04-02. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

New Hampshire accepts out-of-state hvac licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.

Education differs: Maine requires "Varies by license type. Apprentice/Helper levels: completed application only. Journeyman Oil Burner: 1 year as apprentice or approved training course. P&G Technician: Board-approved CETP training. Master: years of licensed experience (see license_levels for details)." while New Hampshire requires "High school diploma or GED".

Experience differs: Maine — apprentice: No prior experience required for either entry-level license. Apprentice Oil Burner/Solid Fuel: completed application only. P&G Helper: completed application only.; journeyman: Pathways: (a) 1 year licensed apprentice experience; OR (b) 160-hour board-approved course (min. 75 hrs laboratory) + 6 months as licensed apprentice; OR (c) 1-year accredited heating course at Maine community college (min. 320 hrs, min. 150 hrs laboratory). P&G Technician: Board-approved CETP training + pass Maine Fuel Board propane and gas examination (required since Jan 1, 2020).; master: Master Oil Burner Technician: at least 4 years of licensed experience, at least 2 of which must be as a licensed Journeyman. Master Solid Fuel Technician: at least 2 years of licensed experience as an Apprentice Solid Fuel Technician. A licensed Master Oil Burner Technician can sit for the Master Solid Fuel examination without acquiring any solid fuel practical experience.; contractor: Maine does not issue a state-level general contractor license. No state-level HVAC contractor license exists. Local business licenses are required per municipality.; New Hampshire — apprentice: No prior experience required; must be enrolled in an apprenticeship program; journeyman: Completion of 8,000 hours of apprenticeship; master: 2-4 years as licensed journeyman; contractor: 4+ years of licensed experience.

Renewal differs: Maine — Period: Two years based on first licensure date for all individual licenses. Temporary Permit is a one-year term; does not renew; one permit per three years.; CE hours: 8; Fee: Same as initial license fee per type (see fees section); New Hampshire — Period: 2 years; CE hours: 8; Fee: $60.

Next Steps

Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification →

Request credential verification from Maine Fuel Board — Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation (OPOR), within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation (DPFR) — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Maine board →

Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).

Submit your application to New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification.

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Transfer Your HVAC Technician License: Maine → New Hampshire

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

New Hampshire Licensing Board

Study Materials

Related Pages

Transfer Your HVAC Technician License: Maine → New Hampshire

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

New Hampshire Licensing Board

Study Materials

Related Pages