Contractor License Guide
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How to Get an HVAC License — Requirements by State

How to Get an HVAC License — Requirements by State — comparison by state

StateLicense requiredTiersExamFeesInsurance / bondRenewalReciprocity
Californialocal-onlyNoTODO: verify fees where applicableTODO: verify insurance/bond requirementsTODO: verifyTODO: verify
FloridayesCertified Class A Air-Conditioning Contractor, Certified Class B Air-Conditioning ContractorVERIFY (state contractor exam: Trade + Business & Finance sections; provider e.g. Pearson VUE/Prometric — confirm current provider)Application $149-$249 (varies by cycle timing); biennial renewal $209. Exam fee VERIFY — conflicting data ($295 for both exams vs ~$80 per exam).Public liability $100,000 + property damage $25,000; workers' comp or exemption. VERIFY — one source indicates $300,000 general liability.Biennial; renewal deadline August 31 of even-numbered years. VERIFY.Agreements with Louisiana, North Carolina, Mississippi; trade exam NOT waived (must pass FL Business & Finance). 10-year endorsement option for out-of-state licensees. VERIFY.
TexasyesTODO: verify exam providerTODO: verify application, exam, and license feesTODO: verify general liability, property damage, and bond minimumsTODO: verify renewal cycle lengthTODO: verify reciprocity / endorsement agreements