How to get an HVAC license in Georgia
Edited by John Voll. Last verified .
State Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Conditioned Air Contractors, Georgia Secretary of State licenses HVAC contractors in Georgia.
Who licenses HVAC work in Georgia
| Credential | State license |
|---|---|
| Board | State Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Conditioned Air Contractors, Georgia Secretary of State official statement |
| Official lookup | Search HVAC licenses |
| License types | Conditioned Air Contractor Class I, Conditioned Air Contractor Class II |
How to get licensed
- Apply to State Construction Industry Licensing Board as a Conditioned Air Contractor Class I or Conditioned Air Contractor Class II.
- Conditioned Air Contractor applicants must pass a board approved exam with a minimum score of 70. source
- Post a optional $10,000 bond a licensee may deposit with the county probate judge; local governments then cannot demand a separate code compliance bond. source
- Licenses are renewed every two years. source
HVAC requirements in Georgia
| Exam | Conditioned Air Contractor applicants must pass a board approved exam with a minimum score of 70. source |
|---|---|
| Experience | Class I years of experience not stated: the enacted text omits the number of years; Class II requires five years. |
| Bond | Optional $10,000 bond a licensee may deposit with the county probate judge; local governments then cannot demand a separate code compliance bond. source |
| Insurance | Insurance minimum not found on an official source. |
| Renewal | Licenses are renewed every two year. source |
| Reciprocity | The board may provide by regulation for reciprocity with other states; the states covered were not read on an official source. source |
| Fees |
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Hiring an HVAC contractor?
See every official lookup in Georgia, which board covers which trade, and what to check before you hire.
Questions
- Do you need an HVAC license in Georgia?
- State Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Conditioned Air Contractors, Georgia Secretary of State licenses HVAC contractors in Georgia.
- How do I check an HVAC license in Georgia?
- The State Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Conditioned Air Contractors, Georgia Secretary of State keeps the record for HVAC contractors in Georgia. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
- How often does an HVAC license renew in Georgia?
- Licenses are renewed every two years.
Other trades in Georgia
- General contractor license in Georgia
- Electrical license in Georgia
- Plumbing license in Georgia
- Roofing license in Georgia
- All Georgia trades
HVAC license in other states
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Sources
- https://sos.ga.gov/page/georgia-licensing-boards
- https://goals.sos.ga.gov/GASOSOneStop/s/licensee-search
- https://gov.georgia.gov/document/2026-signed-legislation/sb-553/download
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.