How to get a hvac contractor license in Kentucky
Kentucky 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
- 198B.658 Qualifications for licensure and certification.
- (1) An applicant for a master heating, ventilation, and air conditioning contractor's license shall: (a) Be at least eighteen (18) years of age; (b) Be a citizen of the United States or be a resident alien who is authorized to do work in the United States; (c) 1.
- Have been regularly and principally employed or engaged in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning trades as a journeyman heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic f
- Board page: 198B.658 Qualifications for licensure and certification. (1) An applicant for a master heating, ventilation, and air conditioning contractor's
Requirements overview
- Kentucky 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 Kentucky hvac exam guide for vendor, scheduling, and prep
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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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