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Indiana HVAC technician license requirements
The answer
Indiana has NO statewide HVAC license — the PLA professions list includes plumbing but no HVAC or mechanical trade. HVAC contractors are licensed or registered by cities and counties, and EPA Section 608 certification is federally required for refrigerant work.Your paths to the license
EPA 608 + training
Get EPA Section 608 certified and train through an HVAC program or on the job — Indiana imposes no state technician license.
City/county licensing to contract
Cities and counties license mechanical contractors with their own exams and bonds — check where you'll work.
Plumbing-side work needs the state license
Water and gas piping work can fall under Indiana's STATE plumbing license — see the Indiana plumber path.
License levels in Indiana
| Level | What it takes | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| HVAC technician | No state license; EPA 608 for refrigerant work; train via a program, apprenticeship or on the job. | — |
| Local mechanical/HVAC contractor | City/county registration or licensing where required. | — |
Published fees
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Local license fees | Vary by city/county |
The exam
| Provider | Local jurisdictions where required |
| Fees | Set locally |
Moving here with a license? Renewal? The rest of the picture
Reciprocity: EPA 608 is federal and valid nationwide. Check your exact state pair →
Renewal & continuing education: Local rules vary; EPA 608 does not expire.
Federal layer: EPA Section 608 certification is required federally for anyone who maintains, services, repairs or disposes of equipment that could release refrigerants.
Watch out: Local licensing is enforced in the metros — verify before contracting. · Gas piping may trigger the state plumbing license.
Official sources for this page
Indiana HVAC technician licensing FAQ
How many hours do you need to become a licensed HVAC technician in Indiana?
Indiana has no statewide HVAC technician license, so there is no state hour requirement — training runs through apprenticeships (typically 4–5 years) and any licensing happens at the city/county level.
What does the Indiana HVAC technician license cost?
Set locally. Fee amounts are published on the current official application — see the sources below.
Does Indiana have HVAC technician license reciprocity?
EPA 608 is federal and valid nationwide.
How often does the license renew?
Local rules vary; EPA 608 does not expire.
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