How to get an HVAC license in Vermont
Edited by John Voll. Last verified .
Vermont Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety licenses HVAC contractors in Vermont.
Who licenses HVAC work in Vermont
| Credential | State license |
|---|---|
| Board | Vermont Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety official statement |
| Official lookup | Search HVAC licenses |
| License types | Natural Gas Installer, Liquefied Propane (LP) Gas Installer, Oil Burning Equipment Installer (Silver, Gold), Oil Burning Equipment Installer, Limited (Bronze) |
How to get licensed
- Apply to Vermont Department of Public Safety for a credential such as Natural Gas Installer, Liquefied Propane (LP) Gas Installer or Oil Burning Equipment Installer (Silver, Gold).
- Oil burner installers must pass the NORA Silver certificate exam (Bronze for the limited certificate); gas installers qualify by completing AGA or propane association training. source
- Pay the gas installer certification, initial application fee: $60. source
- Gas and oil installer certifications run three years. source
HVAC requirements in Vermont
| Exam | Oil burner installers must pass the NORA Silver certificate exam (Bronze for the limited certificate); gas installers qualify by completing AGA or propane association training. source |
|---|---|
| Experience | No experience hours found; gas and oil certifications are based on completing required training or exams. |
| Bond | Not found on an official source. |
| Insurance | Not found on an official source. |
| Renewal | 3 years (Gas and oil installer certifications run three year). source |
| Reciprocity | Not found on an official source. |
| Fees |
Hiring an HVAC contractor?
See every official lookup in Vermont, which board covers which trade, and what to check before you hire.
Questions
- Do you need an HVAC license in Vermont?
- Vermont Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety licenses HVAC contractors in Vermont.
- How do I check an HVAC license in Vermont?
- The Vermont Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety keeps the record for HVAC contractors in Vermont. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
- How much does an HVAC license cost in Vermont?
- $60 (Gas installer certification, initial application fee). $60 (Gas installer certification renewal fee). Oil burning equipment installer (Silver) certification, initial fee; Gold and Bronze are also $60.
- How often does an HVAC license renew in Vermont?
- Gas and oil installer certifications run three years.
Other trades in Vermont
- General contractor license in Vermont
- Electrical license in Vermont
- Plumbing license in Vermont
- Roofing license in Vermont
- All Vermont trades
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Sources
- https://firesafety.vermont.gov/licensing
- https://data.vermont.gov/Government/DFS-Licensing-MasterList/cy8e-89cz/data
- https://firesafety.vermont.gov/licensing/gas-certifications
- https://firesafety.vermont.gov/licensing/oil-burner-installers
- https://firesafety.vermont.gov/sites/firesafety/files/documents/FINAL%20GAS%20AP%20PEP%202025.pdf
- https://firesafety.vermont.gov/sites/firesafety/files/Licensing/Updated%20Web%20Documents/dfs_tqp_oil_springfield__0.pdf
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.