⚠️ 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 Maine Fuel Board — Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation (OPOR), within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation (DPFR) directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your HVAC Technician License: New Hampshire → Maine

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

No Reciprocity

Maine does NOT have formal reciprocity agreements for HVAC-related (Fuel Board) licenses. Out-of-state applicants must present satisfactory evidence of experience to the Board and meet Maine's licensing requirements.

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	New Hampshire (NH)	Maine (ME)
Education Requirements●	High school diploma or GED	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).
Exam Requirements	Provider: ICC	Provider: PROV, Inc. (Oil Burner/Solid Fuel exams); Maine Fuel Board (Propane & Gas examination)
Experience Requirements●	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	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.
Fees	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	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
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 2 years; CE hours: 8; Fee: $60	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)

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

Key Differences

Maine does not offer reciprocity for hvac licenses.
Education differs: New Hampshire requires "High school diploma or GED" while 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).".
Experience differs: 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; 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..
Renewal differs: New Hampshire — Period: 2 years; CE hours: 8; Fee: $60; 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).

Next Steps

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

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.

Maine Licensing Board

Board: Maine Fuel Board — Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation (OPOR), within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation (DPFR)
Website: https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/maine-fuel-board
Phone: (207) 624-8603

Contact Maine Fuel Board — Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation (OPOR), within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation (DPFR) to confirm current transfer requirements →

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	New Hampshire (NH)	Maine (ME)
Education Requirements●	High school diploma or GED	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).
Exam Requirements	Provider: ICC	Provider: PROV, Inc. (Oil Burner/Solid Fuel exams); Maine Fuel Board (Propane & Gas examination)
Experience Requirements●	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	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.
Fees	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	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
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 2 years; CE hours: 8; Fee: $60	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)

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

Key Differences

Maine does not offer reciprocity for hvac licenses.

Education differs: New Hampshire requires "High school diploma or GED" while 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).".

Experience differs: 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; 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..

Renewal differs: New Hampshire — Period: 2 years; CE hours: 8; Fee: $60; 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).

Next Steps

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.

Maine Licensing Board

Board

Maine Fuel Board — Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation (OPOR), within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation (DPFR)

Website

https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/maine-fuel-board

Phone

(207) 624-8603

Transfer Your HVAC Technician License: New Hampshire → Maine

No Reciprocity

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Maine Licensing Board

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Transfer Your HVAC Technician License: New Hampshire → Maine

No Reciprocity

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Maine Licensing Board

Study Materials

Related Pages