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How to get an HVAC license in Wisconsin

Edited by John Voll. Last verified .

Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) registers HVAC contractors in Wisconsin. Registration is not a competency license.

Who licenses HVAC work in Wisconsin

CredentialState registration (no competency license)
BoardWisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) official statement
Official lookupSearch HVAC licenses
License typesHVAC Contractor (registration), HVAC Qualifier (certification)

How to get licensed

  1. Register with DSPS as an HVAC Contractor (registration) or HVAC Qualifier (certification).
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  2. No exam for the HVAC Contractor registration per the DSPS exam fee schedule (N/A); the optional HVAC Qualifier certification does require an exam. source
  3. Experience: HVAC Qualifier exam eligibility: at least 1,000 hours a year for at least 4 years of HVAC experience, or 4 years of HVAC-related schooling; none found for the HVAC Contractor registration. source
  4. Pay the HVAC Contractor registration fee: $160. source
  5. HVAC Contractor registration renews every 4 years from the date of issuance. source

HVAC requirements in Wisconsin

HVAC: exam, experience, bond, insurance, renewal and feesSources checked October 6, 2026
ExamNo exam for the HVAC Contractor registration per the DSPS exam fee schedule (N/A); the optional HVAC Qualifier certification does require an exam. source
ExperienceHVAC Qualifier exam eligibility: at least 1,000 hours a year for at least 4 years of HVAC experience, or 4 years of HVAC-related schooling; none found for the HVAC Contractor registration. source
BondNot found on an official source.
InsuranceNot found on an official source.
RenewalHVAC Contractor registration renews every 4 years from the date of issuance. source
ReciprocityNot found on an official source.
Fees
  • $160 (HVAC Contractor registration fee). source
  • $15 (HVAC Contractor application fee). source
  • $60 (HVAC Qualifier certification fee). source
  • $95 (HVAC Qualifier exam fee paid to Pearson (plus $25 to DSPS)). source
  • $160 (HVAC Contractor renewal fee, every 4 year). source

Hiring an HVAC contractor?

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How to verify a contractor license in Wisconsin

Questions

Do you need an HVAC license in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) registers HVAC contractors in Wisconsin. Registration is not a competency license.
How do I check an HVAC license in Wisconsin?
The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) keeps the record for HVAC contractors in Wisconsin. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
How much does an HVAC license cost in Wisconsin?
$160 (HVAC Contractor registration fee). $15 (HVAC Contractor application fee). $60 (HVAC Qualifier certification fee). $95 (HVAC Qualifier exam fee paid to Pearson (plus $25 to DSPS)). $160 (HVAC Contractor renewal fee, every 4 year).
How much experience do you need for an HVAC license in Wisconsin?
HVAC Qualifier exam eligibility: at least 1,000 hours a year for at least 4 years of HVAC experience, or 4 years of HVAC-related schooling; none found for the HVAC Contractor registration.
How often does an HVAC license renew in Wisconsin?
HVAC Contractor registration renews every 4 years from the date of issuance.

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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.