How to get a hvac contractor license in Florida
Florida hvac contractor 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
- 1 of 15 DBPR CILB 5-H Application for Certified Class-B Air Conditioning Contractor as an Individual Eff.
- Date: July 2024 Incorporated by Rule: 61-35.010, F.A.C.
- State of Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Construction Industry Licensing Board Application for Certified Class-B Air Conditioning Contractor as an Individual Form # DBPR CILB 5-H APPLICATION CHECKLIST – IMPORTANT – Submit all items on the checklist b…
- Board page: Please mail your completed application, documentation and required fee(s) to:
Requirements overview
- Florida sets experience, education, and exam rules for hvac contractor 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 Florida 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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