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HVAC Technician License Requirements in Vermont

Verified · July 2026
Training hours
2000 hrs
Upfront cost
$275
Exam
Vermont Automatic Gas and Oil Heating (Type-S A1) Exam, Vermont Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (Type-S C3) Exam
Renewal cycle
Every 3 years
Issuing board
Vermont Division of Fire Safety – Electricians' Licensing Board

How to get licensed

  1. 1

    Meet the prerequisites

    Meet the eligibility requirements set by the issuing board. Vermont's electrician licensing statute and application do not impose a stated minimum age or a criminal background check for Type-S specialist licensure. The notarized application instead requires signed attestations of compliance regarding child support, state taxes, unemployment compensation, and any judicial fines/penalties (26 V.S.A. §905 references; compliance questions per 15 V.S.A. §795, 32 V.S.A. §3113, 21 V.S.A. §1378, 4 V.S.A. §1110). [1]

  2. 2

    Complete approved training

    Complete 2000 hours of training. Vermont has no single statewide 'HVAC' license. HVAC work (installing/servicing gas/oil furnaces, refrigeration, and air conditioning) is regulated as two individual Type-S ('Specialist') Journeyman Electrician classifications under the electrician licensing statute (26 V.S.A. Chapter 15): A1 (Automatic Gas/Oil Heating) and C3 (Refrigeration and Air Conditioning). A technician doing full-scope HVAC work typically needs both classifications, each licensed and examined separately. Applicants must complete an accredited training and experience program plus 1 year (2,000 hours) of experience, OR — if no formal training program was completed — 2 years (4,000 hours) of acceptable field experience, per classification. Initial applicants must also complete a short (up to 2-hour) Vermont Energy Goals education module. [1]

  3. 3

    Vermont Automatic Gas and Oil Heating (Type-S A1) Exam

    Pass the Vermont Automatic Gas and Oil Heating (Type-S A1) Exam (fee: $80). Computer-based, proctored at a Prov testing center 40 questions covering General Electrical Knowledge, Motors & Controls, Wiring Methods & Materials, Wiring & Protection, and Local Amendments. Required for the A1 (heating) specialty classification only; C3 requires a separate exam. [2]

  4. 4

    Vermont Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (Type-S C3) Exam

    Pass the Vermont Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (Type-S C3) Exam (fee: $80). Computer-based, proctored at a Prov testing center 35 questions covering General Electrical Knowledge, Motors & Controls, Low Voltage, and Local Amendments. Required for the C3 (refrigeration/AC) specialty classification only; A1 requires a separate exam. [2]

  5. 5

    Submit your application

    Submit your application to Vermont Division of Fire Safety – Electricians' Licensing Board. [3]

  6. 6

    Receive your license

    Once your application is approved, Vermont Division of Fire Safety – Electricians' Licensing Board issues your Type-S Journeyman Electrician – Automatic Gas/Oil Heating (A1) for Vermont.

Fees

Fee Amount
Application fee [3] None specified
License fee [3] $115
Renewal fee [3] $115
Vermont Automatic Gas and Oil Heating (Type-S A1) Exam [2] $80
Vermont Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (Type-S C3) Exam [2] $80
Exam fee (per specialty field, e.g. A1 or C3) [3] $80

Per 26 V.S.A. §905(d), the 3-year Type-S journeyman's license fee (per field) is $115.00, and this same figure covers both initial issuance and renewal — Vermont does not publish a separate 'application' fee distinct from the license fee, so application is recorded as null. A technician licensed in both A1 and C3 pays $115 per classification ($230 total). The $80 exam fee is paid separately to the testing vendor, Prov, Inc.

Renewal & continuing education

Renew every 3 years. 8 continuing education hours required per cycle.

Per 26 V.S.A. §908(b), Type-S journeyman (specialist) license holders must complete 8 hours of Board-approved instruction on their specialty during the preceding 36 months. Holders of multiple Type-S licenses (e.g. both A1 and C3) are not required to complete more than 15 hours total during that period.

Reciprocity

Endorsement/reciprocity from another state is available.

Per 26 V.S.A. §906, Vermont issues a license without examination to applicants already licensed by another state under equivalent standards (direct reciprocity, historically applied with Maine and New Hampshire), and separately provides a uniform endorsement process for any master or journeyman electrician licensed in good standing in another U.S. jurisdiction for at least 3 years, regardless of that state's reciprocity terms. There is no multistate occupational-licensing compact covering electricians/HVAC specialists, so compacts is empty.

Cost calculator

  • $115
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Total$275

Frequently asked questions

Does Vermont have a statewide HVAC technician license?

Not as a single dedicated 'HVAC' credential. HVAC work is licensed under Vermont's electrician statute as two separate Type-S Specialist classifications: A1 (Automatic Gas/Oil Heating) and C3 (Refrigeration and Air Conditioning), administered by the Division of Fire Safety and the Electricians' Licensing Board.

What training or experience do I need to qualify?

Complete an accredited training and experience program plus 1 year (2,000 hours) of experience, or, without a formal training program, 2 years (4,000 hours) of acceptable field experience — for each classification (A1 and/or C3) you're seeking.

Who administers the licensing exam and what does it cost?

Prov, Inc. develops and administers the computer-based exams on behalf of the Division of Fire Safety. Each exam costs $80, and A1 and C3 are tested and licensed separately.

How often do I renew my license and is continuing education required?

Licenses are valid for 3 years. Type-S specialist license holders must complete 8 hours of Board-approved continuing education in their specialty per renewal cycle (capped at 15 hours total if you hold multiple Type-S licenses).

Can I use an HVAC license from another state to get licensed in Vermont?

Yes. Vermont offers reciprocity for applicants already licensed under equivalent standards elsewhere, plus a uniform endorsement process for anyone licensed in good standing in another U.S. jurisdiction for at least 3 years.

Sources

  1. [1] firesafety.vermont.gov/sites/firesafety/files/Licensing/dfs_electrical_license_application.pdf — accessed 2026-07-12
  2. [2] firesafety.vermont.gov/sites/firesafety/files/Licensing/Updated%20Web%20Documents/2026%20PROV%20BULLETIN.pdf — accessed 2026-07-12
  3. [3] legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/26/015/00905 — accessed 2026-07-12
  4. [4] legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/26/015/00908 — accessed 2026-07-12
  5. [5] legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/26/015/00906 — accessed 2026-07-12