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How to get an HVAC license in Maine

Edited by John Voll. Last verified .

Maine Fuel Board (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation) licenses HVAC contractors in Maine.

Who licenses HVAC work in Maine

CredentialState license
BoardMaine Fuel Board (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation) official statement
Official lookupSearch HVAC licenses
License typesMaster Oil Burner and/or Solid Fuel Technician, Journeyman Oil Burner and/or Solid Fuel Technician, Apprentice Oil Burner and/or Solid Fuel Technician, Propane and Natural Gas Technician, Propane and Natural Gas Helper, Limited Propane Energy Auditor, Limited Oil Energy Auditor, Limited Tank Installer, Limited Wood Pellet Technician

How to get licensed

  1. Apply to Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation for a credential such as Master Oil Burner and/or Solid Fuel Technician, Journeyman Oil Burner and/or Solid Fuel Technician or Apprentice Oil Burner and/or Solid Fuel Technician.
    Board page
  2. Computer-based exam after board approval (assumes the Master Oil Burner Technician license). source
  3. Experience: master Oil Burner Technician: at least 4 years of licensed experience, at least 2 of them as a licensed journeyman. source
  4. Pay the master Oil Burner and/or Solid Fuel Technician license fee: $200. source
  5. License renews every two years from the date of first licensure. source

HVAC requirements in Maine

HVAC: exam, experience, bond, insurance, renewal and feesSources checked October 6, 2026
ExamComputer-based exam after board approval (assumes the Master Oil Burner Technician license). source
ExperienceMaster Oil Burner Technician: at least 4 years of licensed experience, at least 2 of them as a licensed journeyman. source
BondNot found on an official source.
InsuranceNot found on an official source.
RenewalLicense renews every two years from the date of first licensure. source
ReciprocityLicensure by endorsement for out-of-state licensees, for the licenses the board determines are appropriate. source
Fees
  • $200 (Master Oil Burner and/or Solid Fuel Technician license fee). source
  • $21 (Criminal background check fee). source
  • $90 (Master Oil Burner Technician exam fee (1 and 2 oils, up to 15 gph) paid to Prov). source
  • $200 (Master Oil Burner and/or Solid Fuel Technician renewal fee, every two year). source
  • $50 (Late renewal fee, up to 90 days after expiration). source

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Questions

Do you need an HVAC license in Maine?
Maine Fuel Board (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation) licenses HVAC contractors in Maine.
How do I check an HVAC license in Maine?
The Maine Fuel Board (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation) keeps the record for HVAC contractors in Maine. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
How much does an HVAC license cost in Maine?
$200 (Master Oil Burner and/or Solid Fuel Technician license fee). $21 (Criminal background check fee). $90 (Master Oil Burner Technician exam fee (1 and 2 oils, up to 15 gph) paid to Prov). $200 (Master Oil Burner and/or Solid Fuel Technician renewal fee, every two year). $50 (Late renewal fee, up to 90 days after expiration).
How much experience do you need for an HVAC license in Maine?
Master Oil Burner Technician: at least 4 years of licensed experience, at least 2 of them as a licensed journeyman.
How often does an HVAC license renew in Maine?
License renews every two years from the date of first licensure.

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Sources

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.