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Utah HVAC technician license requirements
The answer
Utah has no HVAC technician license — HVAC is licensed as the H100 HVAC CONTRACTOR classification under DOPL Contracting. From April 20, 2026, H100 applicants need the Utah Business & Law exam plus the HVAC (H100) exam (both through Prov) and 2 years of HVAC-specific experience verified by W-2 forms. EPA 608 applies federally to technicians.Your paths to the license
Technician: EPA 608 + experience
Get EPA 608 certified and build W-2 HVAC experience with a licensed contractor — 2 years qualifies you for the H100 contractor exams.
H100 HVAC Contractor
Pass the Utah Business & Law exam and the HVAC (H100) exam through Prov, and verify 2 years of HVAC-specific experience with W-2 forms (requirements effective April 20, 2026).
Licensed in another state
Utah evaluates out-of-state contractor experience toward the H100 requirements; you take the Utah exams.
License levels in Utah
| Level | What it takes | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| HVAC technician | No state license; EPA 608 required for refrigerant work. | — |
| H100 HVAC Contractor | Business & Law exam + H100 exam (Prov) + 2 years W-2-verified HVAC experience. | — |
Published fees
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application / exams / license | Per the current DOPL Contracting application |
The exam
| Provider | Prov |
| Fees | Business & Law + H100 exams through Prov; application fees per DOPL |
Moving here with a license? Renewal? The rest of the picture
Reciprocity: EPA 608 transfers (federal); contractor experience is evaluated case-by-case. Check your exact state pair →
Renewal & continuing education: Contractor licenses renew biennially with CE per DOPL rules.
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: Wiring and gas piping trigger Utah's electrician/plumber licenses. · Confirm whether the pre-April-2026 or updated H100 requirements apply to your application date.
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Utah HVAC technician licensing FAQ
How many hours do you need to become a licensed HVAC technician in Utah?
Utah has no HVAC technician license — HVAC is licensed as the H100 HVAC CONTRACTOR classification under DOPL Contracting. From April 20, 2026, H100 applicants need the Utah Business & Law exam plus the HVAC (H100) exam (both through Prov) and 2 years of HVAC-specific experience verified by W-2 forms. EPA 608 applies federally to technicians.
What does the Utah HVAC technician license cost?
Business & Law + H100 exams through Prov; application fees per DOPL. Fee amounts are published on the current official application — see the sources below.
Does Utah have HVAC technician license reciprocity?
EPA 608 transfers (federal); contractor experience is evaluated case-by-case.
How often does the license renew?
Contractor licenses renew biennially with CE per DOPL rules.
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