Georgia HVAC contractor license: Complete 2026 Guide

Official-source review: August 25, 2026

Georgia HVAC contractor license: Georgia calls this the Conditioned Air Contractor license. Class I is limited to systems not exceeding 175,000 BTU of heating and 60,000 BTU of cooling per complete system; Class II is unrestricted.

Fast answer: Document four years for Class I or five years for Class II, including the required lead-mechanic, service and supervisory work, hold EPA certification, complete approved load and duct-design training, submit the $110 application and pass the applicable examination with at least 70%.

Georgia HVAC contractor license scope eligibility exam fees and renewal — Georgia requirements summarized from the responsible agencies. Local permits, employers and certifying bodies may impose additional conditions.

What the Georgia HVAC contractor license covers

Georgia calls this the Conditioned Air Contractor license. Class I is limited to systems not exceeding 175,000 BTU of heating and 60,000 BTU of cooling per complete system; Class II is unrestricted.

Class I systems within the 175,000-BTU heating and 60,000-BTU cooling limits.
Class II conditioned-air systems without those capacity restrictions.
Business operation through a registered qualifying licensee.
Local mechanical permits and inspections.

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Georgia HVAC contractor license requirements at a glance

Requirement	Current rule or route
Route	Conditioned Air Class I or Class II
Eligibility	Class I: four years. Class II: five years with commercial experience; qualifying education may replace a limited portion.
Exam	Class I or Class II conditioned-air contractor examination; minimum score 70%.
Fees	$110 Class I or Class II application; testing, training, EPA certification and local permits are separate.
Education	4 CE hours annually, totaling 8 per renewal cycle; licensed professional engineers are exempt from this CE rule.
Renewal	Biennial, due November 30 of odd-numbered years.

Do not treat this table as an approval notice. The agency, certification organization or local jurisdiction makes the final eligibility decision and may request additional evidence.

How to complete the Georgia HVAC contractor license process

Choose restricted Class I or unrestricted Class II.
Document the required installation, service and supervisory experience.
Complete the approved heat-loss, heat-gain and duct-design course and maintain EPA certification.
Submit the $110 application and three professional references.
Pass the Board-approved examination with at least 70%.
Register the business relationship, complete CE and renew in the odd-year cycle.

Keep copies of every experience certificate, examination result, bond or insurance filing and payment receipt. Names and business entities should match across the application and supporting documents.

Important Georgia rules and boundaries

Each complete system is evaluated separately for the Class I capacity limit.
EPA Section 608 certification is separate but required in the experience package.
The licensed qualifier must be associated with the contracting business.
Local permits and code inspections remain separate.

Georgia may separate the credential held by a worker from the contractor license held by the business, while preserving local authority over permits and inspections. Confirm every applicable layer before bidding, advertising or beginning regulated work.

Georgia HVAC contractor license cost and renewal

Add training, examination, insurance, equipment and local costs.

Renew by the published deadline and retain supporting records.

Government charges are only part of the expected cost. Training, examination preparation, fingerprints, surety premiums, insurance, equipment calibration and local permits can add to the total.

Georgia HVAC contractor license checklist

Confirm that this credential matches the exact work you will perform.
Check whether the applicant is an individual, sole owner or separate business entity.
Collect experience and training records before submitting the application.
Use the current official form and fee schedule.
Complete every required examination or approved certification route.
File bonds, insurance and fingerprints when applicable.
Check county, city, water supplier and building-permit rules.
Save the expiration date and renewal requirements.

Frequently asked questions

Is this credential statewide?

Yes; local mechanical permits remain required.

Is an exam required?

Class I or Class II conditioned-air contractor examination; minimum score 70%.

When does it renew?

Biennial, due November 30 of odd-numbered years.

Are local approvals separate?

Yes.

Official sources used

Verified licensing details

Licensing authority: Georgia State Board of Conditioned Air Contractors
Fees: $110 Class I or Class II application; testing, training, EPA certification and local permits are separate.
Experience: Class I: four years. Class II: five years with commercial experience; qualifying education may replace a limited portion.
Exams: Class I or Class II conditioned-air contractor examination; minimum score 70%.
Insurance or bond: Maintain required business insurance and local filings.
Continuing education: 4 CE hours annually, totaling 8 per renewal cycle; licensed professional engineers are exempt from this CE rule.
Renewal period: Biennial, due November 30 of odd-numbered years.

Official sources

Official sources last checked August 24, 2026.

Requirements can change and local rules may apply. Confirm the current requirements with the official authority before paying a fee or beginning work.