How do I check an HVAC license in Ohio?

The Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (Department of Commerce, Division of Industrial Compliance) keeps the record for HVAC contractors in Ohio. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.

How much does an HVAC license cost in Ohio?

Application fee for the licensing examination, $25. License issuance fee after passing the exam, $25. PSI examination fee, $69 per registration, charged again for each retake. Annual renewal fee per license, $60. Triennial renewal fee per license, $180, available only to licensees in the compliant contractor program. Late renewal fee per license, up to a maximum of $120 set by administrative rule.

How much experience do you need for an HVAC license in Ohio?

5 years (Five years as a tradesperson in the trade immediately before applying (or 3 years of construction business experience for an Ohio registered engineer, or other experience the board accepts)).

How often does an HVAC license renew in Ohio?

Licenses expire every year on the original license date and renew without a new exam (licensees with a year of clean compliance may join the compliant contractor program and renew every three years).

How to get an HVAC license in Ohio

Edited by John Voll. Last verified October 6, 2026.

Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (Department of Commerce, Division of Industrial Compliance) licenses HVAC contractors in Ohio.

Who licenses HVAC work in Ohio

Credential	State license
Board	Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (Department of Commerce, Division of Industrial Compliance) official statement
Official lookup	Search HVAC licenses
License types	HVAC Contractor (HV), Refrigeration Contractor (RE)

How to get licensed

Apply to Department of Commerce, Division of Industrial Compliance as an HVAC Contractor (HV) or Refrigeration Contractor (RE).
Board page
Two-part PSI exam: one trade part and one business and law part, 70 percent needed on each part. source
Experience: 5 years (Five years as a tradesperson in the trade immediately before applying (or 3 years of construction business experience for an Ohio registered engineer, or other experience the board accepts)). source
Carry contractor liability insurance with completed operations coverage of at least $500,000. source
Pay the application fee for the licensing examination, $25: $25. source
Licenses expire every year on the original license date and renew without a new exam (licensees with a year of clean compliance may join the compliant contractor program and renew every three years). source

HVAC requirements in Ohio

HVAC: exam, experience, bond, insurance, renewal and feesSources checked October 6, 2026
Exam	Two-part PSI exam: one trade part and one business and law part, 70 percent needed on each part. source
Experience	5 years (Five years as a tradesperson in the trade immediately before applying (or 3 years of construction business experience for an Ohio registered engineer, or other experience the board accepts)). source
Bond	Not found on an official source.
Insurance	Contractor liability insurance with completed operations coverage of at least $500,000. source
Renewal	Licenses expire every year on the original license date and renew without a new exam (licensees with a year of clean compliance may join the compliant contractor program and renew every three years). source
Reciprocity	License without exam only for holders from a state with a written reciprocity agreement with the Ohio board and substantially equal requirements; other out-of-state license holders must still pass the exam. source
Fees	Application fee for the licensing examination, $25. source License issuance fee after passing the exam, $25. source PSI examination fee, $69 per registration, charged again for each retake. source Annual renewal fee per license, $60. source Triennial renewal fee per license, $180, available only to licensees in the compliant contractor program. source Late renewal fee per license, up to a maximum of $120 set by administrative rule. source

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Questions

Do you need an HVAC license in Ohio?: Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (Department of Commerce, Division of Industrial Compliance) licenses HVAC contractors in Ohio.
How do I check an HVAC license in Ohio?: The Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (Department of Commerce, Division of Industrial Compliance) keeps the record for HVAC contractors in Ohio. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
How much does an HVAC license cost in Ohio?: Application fee for the licensing examination, $25. License issuance fee after passing the exam, $25. PSI examination fee, $69 per registration, charged again for each retake. Annual renewal fee per license, $60. Triennial renewal fee per license, $180, available only to licensees in the compliant contractor program. Late renewal fee per license, up to a maximum of $120 set by administrative rule.
How much experience do you need for an HVAC license in Ohio?: 5 years (Five years as a tradesperson in the trade immediately before applying (or 3 years of construction business experience for an Ohio registered engineer, or other experience the board accepts)).
How often does an HVAC license renew in Ohio?: Licenses expire every year on the original license date and renew without a new exam (licensees with a year of clean compliance may join the compliant contractor program and renew every three 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.