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How to get an HVAC license in New Jersey

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State Board of Examiners of Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) Contractors licenses HVAC contractors in New Jersey. The State Board of Examiners of HVACR Contractors, active individual licensee file, New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs lists 1,586 active HVAC individual records as of October 1, 2026.

Who licenses HVAC work in New Jersey

CredentialState license
BoardState Board of Examiners of Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) Contractors official statement
Official lookupSearch HVAC licenses
License typesMaster HVACR Contractor

How to get licensed

  1. Apply to HVACR as a Master HVACR Contractor.
    Board page
  2. Master HVACR Contractor examination must be passed after board approval and before the license is issued. source
  3. Experience: 1 years (Four-year approved HVACR apprenticeship or degree plus at least one year of journeyperson experience under a licensed Master HVACR Contractor (three years on one pathway)). source
  4. Post a surety bond of $3,000 for each biennial cycle. source
  5. Carry general liability insurance of $500,000 combined property damage and bodily injury per occurrence, when offering HVACR services to the public. source
  6. Pay the master HVACR Contractor application fee: $100. source
  7. Licenses renew every two years. source

HVAC requirements in New Jersey

HVAC: exam, experience, bond, insurance, renewal and feesSources checked October 6, 2026
ExamMaster HVACR Contractor examination must be passed after board approval and before the license is issued. source
Experience1 years (Four-year approved HVACR apprenticeship or degree plus at least one year of journeyperson experience under a licensed Master HVACR Contractor (three years on one pathway)). source
BondSurety bond of $3,000 for each biennial cycle. source
InsuranceGeneral liability insurance of $500,000 combined property damage and bodily injury per occurrence, when offering HVACR services to the public. source
RenewalLicenses renew every two year. source
ReciprocityReciprocity only for states with equal or comparable standards; the board lists 26 states it will deny, including New York and Pennsylvania. source
Fees
  • $100 (Master HVACR Contractor application fee). source
  • $160 (Biennial license renewal fee). source
  • $150 (Reinstatement fee for a lapsed license). source
  • Exam fee and initial license fee: not found on an official page in this session.

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Questions

Do you need an HVAC license in New Jersey?
State Board of Examiners of Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) Contractors licenses HVAC contractors in New Jersey.
How do I check an HVAC license in New Jersey?
The State Board of Examiners of Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) Contractors keeps the record for HVAC contractors in New Jersey. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
How much does an HVAC license cost in New Jersey?
$100 (Master HVACR Contractor application fee). $160 (Biennial license renewal fee). $150 (Reinstatement fee for a lapsed license).
How much experience do you need for an HVAC license in New Jersey?
1 years (Four-year approved HVACR apprenticeship or degree plus at least one year of journeyperson experience under a licensed Master HVACR Contractor (three years on one pathway)).
How often does an HVAC license renew in New Jersey?
Licenses renew every two years.

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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.