How to get a hvac technician license in District of Columbia
District of Columbia hvac technician licensing covers hours, prerequisites, exam path, fees, and renewal. Confirm current rules on the board source before you apply.
Verified on: 2026-09-14 · Board source
From the board
- OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING BOARD OF INDUSTRIAL TRADES Refrigeration/Air-Conditioning License (Limited and Regular) – Apprentice, Journeyman, and Master Licenses are offered for refrigeration and air-conditioning.
- Limited licenses are offered for work done at 25 horsepower and below.
- Regardless of when they are obtained, licenses expire September 30 on even numbered years.
- License Experience Documents Apprentice No experience required Employment Verification or School Enrollmen
- Board page: OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING BOARD OF INDUSTRIAL TRADES
Requirements overview
- District of Columbia sets experience, education, and exam rules for hvac technician applicants
- Documented OJT or apprenticeship hours are common for journeyman / technician paths
- Master and contractor tracks usually add experience, exams, and firm paperwork
- Confirm current hour totals, affidavits, and fees on the state board before you apply
Exam
- See the District of Columbia hvac exam guide for vendor, scheduling, and prep
- LicenseFlo helps with paperwork and reminders — we do not sit the exam
Renewals
- Most credentials renew on a fixed cycle with mandatory CE or training
- Roster watch → intake → assemble → sign → submit
Related: Exam · Renewal and CE
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