How to get an HVAC license in Alabama
Edited by John Voll. Last verified .
Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors licenses HVAC contractors in Alabama.
Who licenses HVAC work in Alabama
| Credential | State license |
|---|---|
| Board | Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors official statement |
| Official lookup | Search HVAC licenses |
| License types | Heating and Air Conditioning Contractor, Refrigeration Contractor |
How to get licensed
- Apply to Alabama Board of Heating as a Heating and Air Conditioning Contractor or Refrigeration Contractor.
- Contractors pass the heating and air conditioning or refrigeration contractors examination. source
- Experience: 2 years as a board-registered apprentice, or 3,000 hours of coursework or experience, or an approved HVAC curriculum, to sit for the exam. source
- Post a active status requires a $20,000 performance bond. source
- Pay the active contractor certification fee, paid annually: $220. source
- Certification renews annually. source
HVAC requirements in Alabama
| Exam | Contractors pass the heating and air conditioning or refrigeration contractors examination. source |
|---|---|
| Experience | 2 years as a board-registered apprentice, or 3,000 hours of coursework or experience, or an approved HVAC curriculum, to sit for the exam. source |
| Bond | Active status requires a $20,000 performance bond. source |
| Insurance | Not found on an official source. |
| Renewal | Certification renews annually. source |
| Reciprocity | Reciprocity with Mississippi, Tennessee, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, West Virginia and Louisiana boards for an equivalent exam passed with at least 70%. source |
| Fees |
Hiring an HVAC contractor?
See every official lookup in Alabama, which board covers which trade, and what to check before you hire.
Questions
- Do you need an HVAC license in Alabama?
- Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors licenses HVAC contractors in Alabama.
- How do I check an HVAC license in Alabama?
- The Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors keeps the record for HVAC contractors in Alabama. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
- How much does an HVAC license cost in Alabama?
- $220 (Active contractor certification fee, paid annually). $175 (Examination fee). $110 (Inactive certification fee, paid annually).
- How much experience do you need for an HVAC license in Alabama?
- 2 years as a board-registered apprentice, or 3,000 hours of coursework or experience, or an approved HVAC curriculum, to sit for the exam.
- How often does an HVAC license renew in Alabama?
- Certification renews annually.
Other trades in Alabama
- General contractor license in Alabama
- Electrical license in Alabama
- Plumbing license in Alabama
- Roofing license in Alabama
- All Alabama trades
HVAC license in other states
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- Tennessee
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- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Sources
- https://hacr.alabama.gov/
- https://hacr.igovsolution.net/online/Lookups/Individual_Lookup.aspx
- https://hacr.alabama.gov/how-to-get-licensed/
- https://hacr.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/EA-1-thru-EA-7-Exam-Application-with-Prep-Courses-2025-1.pdf
This is not a government site. The licensing board's own record governs; always confirm on the official lookup. Information as of October 6, 2026.