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How to get an HVAC license in Michigan

Edited by John Voll. Last verified .

Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Construction Codes, Licensing Section licenses HVAC contractors in Michigan.

Who licenses HVAC work in Michigan

CredentialState license
BoardMichigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Construction Codes, Licensing Section official statement
Official lookupSearch HVAC licenses
License typesMechanical Contractor: Hydronic heating and cooling and process piping, HVAC equipment, Ductwork, Refrigeration, Limited heating service, Unlimited heating service, Limited refrigeration and air conditioning service, Unlimited refrigeration and air conditioning service, Fire Suppression Specialty License, Solar Heating and Cooling, Solid Fuel and Vented Decorative Gas Appliances, LP Distribution Piping, Fuel Gas Piping, Fuel Gas Piping and Venting

How to get licensed

  1. Apply to Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs for a credential such as Mechanical Contractor: Hydronic heating and cooling and process piping, HVAC equipment or Ductwork.
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  2. Exam required for each mechanical work classification (for example HVAC equipment, ductwork, refrigeration). source
  3. Experience: at least 3 years of experience in each mechanical work classification applied for. source
  4. Pay the mechanical contractor license fee of $100 per year (charged pro rata to the end of the 3-year cycle for an initial license): $100. source
  5. Mechanical contractor licenses expire August 31 every third year. source

HVAC requirements in Michigan

HVAC: exam, experience, bond, insurance, renewal and feesSources checked October 6, 2026
ExamExam required for each mechanical work classification (for example HVAC equipment, ductwork, refrigeration). source
ExperienceAt least 3 years of experience in each mechanical work classification applied for. source
BondNot found on an official source.
InsuranceNot found on an official source.
RenewalMechanical contractor licenses expire August 31 every third year. source
ReciprocityNot found on an official source.
Fees
  • Mechanical contractor license fee of $100 per year (charged pro rata to the end of the 3-year cycle for an initial license). source
  • Examination fee of up to $100 per work classification, as set in statute (paid to PSI when scheduling). source

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How to verify a contractor license in Michigan

Questions

Do you need an HVAC license in Michigan?
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Construction Codes, Licensing Section licenses HVAC contractors in Michigan.
How do I check an HVAC license in Michigan?
The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Construction Codes, Licensing Section keeps the record for HVAC contractors in Michigan. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
How much does an HVAC license cost in Michigan?
Mechanical contractor license fee of $100 per year (charged pro rata to the end of the 3-year cycle for an initial license). Examination fee of up to $100 per work classification, as set in statute (paid to PSI when scheduling).
How much experience do you need for an HVAC license in Michigan?
At least 3 years of experience in each mechanical work classification applied for.
How often does an HVAC license renew in Michigan?
Mechanical contractor licenses expire August 31 every third year.

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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.