This guide will help you understand what licenses are required in your state. Some states will require you to have licensing, while others may not.
This page will help you understand what licenses are required to practice as an HVAC professional in your state. There are, however, license requirements in many states and even some even at the local level. Other than the EPA 608 Certification, there are no federal HVAC license or certification requirements. Additional HVAC Certifications, like NATE and HVAC Excellence, can demonstrate your competency in the field, but are not required by law. On the national scale, the only required certification is the EPA 608 Certification, which requires anyone who maintains, services, repairs, or disposes of equipment that could release refrigerants into the atmosphere must be certified. Unfortunately, there isn’t a straightforward answer to this question.
If you are thinking about becoming an HVAC technician or considering starting your own business, you may be wondering if you’re required to obtain any licensing.
