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Georgia HVAC technician license requirements
The answer
Georgia licenses CONDITIONED AIR CONTRACTORS statewide by examination: Class I (Restricted — heating ≤175,000 BTU and cooling ≤60,000 BTU) and Class II (Non-Restricted). The $110 GOALS application requires an EPA refrigerant certification, Manuals J&D certification, education verification, three references and a background check. Renewal is by November 30 of ODD-numbered years.Your paths to the license
Qualify and pass the Class I or II exam
File the $110 GOALS application with your EPA Certification (refrigerant card), Manuals J&D Certification (heat loss/gain + duct design), Verification of Education, three references and background check; once Board-approved, sit the exam.
Start as a technician
Get EPA 608 certified and work under a licensed contractor while building the experience and the Manual J&D credential the contractor application requires.
Licensed in another state
No conditioned-air reciprocity is published — out-of-state contractors document experience and take the Georgia exam.
License levels in Georgia
| Level | What it takes | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Technician (unlicensed by the state) | Work under a licensed conditioned air contractor; EPA 608 required for refrigerant work. | — |
| Conditioned Air Contractor Class I (Restricted) | Systems up to 175,000 BTU heating / 60,000 BTU cooling; by examination. | $110 |
| Conditioned Air Contractor Class II (Non-Restricted) | Unrestricted conditioned-air contracting; by examination. | $110 |
Published fees
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application (Class I or II) | $110 |
The exam
| Provider | Board-approved examination (approval required to sit) |
| Fees | $110 application; exam-vendor fees per the current candidate bulletin |
Moving here with a license? Renewal? The rest of the picture
Reciprocity: No conditioned-air reciprocity published. Check your exact state pair →
Renewal & continuing education: Renew online by November 30 of ODD-numbered years (late window December 1–31) — the opposite parity from Georgia's plumbing and electrical cycles, an easy one to miss.
Federal layer: EPA Section 608 certification is required federally for refrigerant work — and Georgia requires the EPA card as part of the contractor application itself.
Watch out: Class I's scope line is exact: 175,000 BTU heating / 60,000 BTU cooling — over that, you need Class II. · Renewal parity differs from GA plumbing/electrical (odd vs even years).
Official sources for this page
Georgia HVAC technician licensing FAQ
How many hours do you need to become a licensed HVAC technician in Georgia?
Georgia licenses CONDITIONED AIR CONTRACTORS statewide by examination: Class I (Restricted — heating ≤175,000 BTU and cooling ≤60,000 BTU) and Class II (Non-Restricted). The $110 GOALS application requires an EPA refrigerant certification, Manuals J&D certification, education verification, three references and a background check. Renewal is by November 30 of ODD-numbered years.
What does the Georgia HVAC technician license cost?
Published fees: Application (Class I or II) $110. Exam-vendor fees may be extra — see the sources below.
Does Georgia have HVAC technician license reciprocity?
No conditioned-air reciprocity published.
How often does the license renew?
Renew online by November 30 of ODD-numbered years (late window December 1–31) — the opposite parity from Georgia's plumbing and electrical cycles, an easy one to miss.
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