How to get a hvac contractor license in Maryland
Maryland 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
- Licensing Requirements - Maryland Board of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors - Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing # Licensing Requirements - Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors An applicant …
- Must have been licensed as a journeyman and regularly and principally employed to provide all areas of HVACR services for at least three years of active experience under the direction and control o
- Board page: Licensing Requirements - Maryland Board of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors - Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing
Requirements overview
- Maryland 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 Maryland 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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