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HVAC Technician License Requirements in Georgia

Verified · July 2026
Training hours
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Upfront cost
$110
Exam
Conditioned Air Contractor Licensure Examination (Class 1 Restricted or Class 2 Non-Restricted)
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Issuing board
Georgia State Board of Conditioned Air Contractors, Georgia Secretary of State - Professional Licensing Boards Division

How to get licensed

  1. 1

    Meet the prerequisites

    Board-approved heat-loss-and-gain/duct-design course (Manuals J&D, or AIR1060/ACT107); Class 2 non-restricted applicants must additionally complete a Manuals N&Q or Carrier Design 1,2,3 course., pass a criminal background check. Per the Board's official exam-application instructions and FAQ (verified via archive snapshot 2025-11-10), applicants must submit a background check obtained from their local law enforcement agency and a copy of an EPA certification card (Type II or higher). A specific minimum age is not published on the Board's official pages reviewed; the Board's exam-application PDF references O.C.G.A. Sec. 50-36-1's general requirement that Georgia verify lawful presence for any applicant 18 or older applying for a state license, but this is a lawful-presence rule rather than a stated minimum licensing age. [1]

  2. 2

    Complete approved training

    Complete training at a state-approved program. Georgia licenses Conditioned Air CONTRACTORS at two levels rather than a separate journeyman/technician tier: Class 1 Restricted (systems not exceeding 175,000 BTU of heating and 60,000 BTU of cooling) and Class 2 Non-Restricted (no capacity limit). Per the Board's official exam-application instructions and how-to guide (verified via archive snapshot 2025-11-10, since sos.ga.gov blocks non-browser fetches), all examination applicants must submit documented conditioned-air work experience (via employer/licensee experience records and 3 notarized references from a licensed conditioned air contractor, professional engineer, registered architect, or inspector) and complete a Board-approved heat-loss-and-gain/duct-design course (Manuals J&D, or AIR1060/ACT107 at a Georgia vocational-technical school); Class 2 non-restricted applicants must also complete a Board-approved Manuals N&Q or Carrier Design 1,2,3 course. The Board's official pages reviewed for this record document the required documentation and coursework but do not state a specific minimum number of years of experience for either class -- unofficial sites cite figures (e.g. 4 years for Class 1, 5 years for Class 2) that could not be confirmed against an official Georgia Secretary of State source within this research and are therefore not recorded here. [1]

  3. 3

    Conditioned Air Contractor Licensure Examination (Class 1 Restricted or Class 2 Non-Restricted)

    Pass the Conditioned Air Contractor Licensure Examination (Class 1 Restricted or Class 2 Non-Restricted). Candidates register with PSI (www.PSIOnline.com) after receiving a Board Exam Approval Letter, valid for one year Confirmed via the Board's official FAQ page (verified via archive snapshot 2025-11-10): 'Once the Board approves you to sit for the exam, you'll receive an Exam Approval Letter with instructions on registering through our testing vendor, PSI.' Exam fee is paid directly to PSI and is not published on the Board's official pages reviewed. Applicants who fail the exam twice must complete a Board-approved review course before retesting. [2]

  4. 4

    Submit your application

    Submit your application to Georgia State Board of Conditioned Air Contractors, Georgia Secretary of State - Professional Licensing Boards Division with the $110 application fee. Typical processing time: Approximately 20 business days from receipt of a complete application. [1]

  5. 5

    Receive your license

    Once your application is approved, Georgia State Board of Conditioned Air Contractors, Georgia Secretary of State - Professional Licensing Boards Division issues your Class 1 Restricted Conditioned Air Contractor License for Georgia.

Fees

Fee Amount
Application fee [1] $110
License fee [1] None specified
Renewal fee [1] None specified
Conditioned Air Contractor Licensure Examination (Class 1 Restricted or Class 2 Non-Restricted) [2] None specified
Reinstatement (license lapsed less than 3 years) [1] $310

Per the Board's official how-to guide (verified via archive snapshot 2025-11-10), the initial licensure-by-examination application fee for both Class 1 Restricted and Class 2 Non-Restricted is $110 (a completed, signed, and notarized application with this fee is required), and reinstatement of a license lapsed less than 3 years costs $310. No separate itemized 'license' fee beyond the application fee is published. The exact current renewal fee is not stated in the page text -- the Board directs applicants to a dynamic 'current fee schedule' portal (goals.sos.ga.gov) rather than publishing the renewal dollar amount as static text, so renewal is recorded as null.

Renewal & continuing education

Renew every 2 years. 8 continuing education hours required per cycle.

Per the Board's official FAQ (verified via archive snapshot 2025-11-10): the renewal period runs September through November of odd-numbered years (a 2-year cycle), with online renewal or a mailed paper form. Continuing education is required: 4 hours per year, totaling 8 hours per 2-year renewal cycle, per Board Rule 121-4-.07(4). CE is not required for Conditioned Air Contractors who are also licensed Professional Engineers, and licensees may be randomly selected for a CE audit.

Reciprocity

No reciprocity or endorsement route was found.

Per the Board's official FAQ (verified via archive snapshot 2025-11-10), the direct answer to 'Does Georgia have reciprocity with other states?' is: 'Reciprocity with other states is not offered at this time.' No interstate compact covers conditioned air/HVAC contractors.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Georgia have reciprocity with other states?

No. The Board's official FAQ states plainly: 'Reciprocity with other states is not offered at this time.'

How do I take the Conditioned Air examination?

Once the Board approves your application to sit for the exam, you'll receive an Exam Approval Letter (valid for one year) with instructions to register through the Board's testing vendor, PSI, at www.PSIOnline.com.

Is continuing education (CE) required for renewal?

Yes -- 4 continuing education hours are required each year, for a total of 8 hours per 2-year renewal cycle, per Board Rule 121-4-.07(4). CE is not required for licensees who are also licensed Professional Engineers.

What do I need to submit besides the completed application form?

A Secure & Verifiable Document, EPA Certification (Type II or higher), a background check from your local law enforcement agency, 3 completed reference forms from a licensed conditioned air contractor, professional engineer, registered architect, or inspector, and proof of completion of the required Manuals J&D (or AIR1060) course (plus Manuals N&Q or Carrier Design 1,2,3 for non-restricted Class 2 applicants).

How long does the Board take to process an application?

Applications are generally processed within 20 business days of receipt, excluding weekends and holidays, reviewed in order of receipt; if a deficiency letter is issued, the 20-day count restarts once the corrected documentation is received.

Sources

  1. [1] sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-conditioned-air-contractor — accessed 2026-07-12
  2. [2] sos.ga.gov/page/board-conditioned-air-faq — accessed 2026-07-12