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Illinois HVAC license renewal & CE

When to renew, how many CE hours you need, what topics count, and where to find approved courses. Checked .

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Renewal rules by license

HVAC / mechanical contractor (local)

RenewalSet locally. Ask the city that issued your registration. Open/expired permits can block renewal in some cities.Source: aurora.il.us · as of
CE hours & topicsNo statewide CE. Local cities may add their own rules — confirm when you renew.Source: ilga.gov · as of
FeesSet locally / not listedSource: ilga.gov · as of · Local fees vary. Aurora HVAC contractor registration lists $200 on the city application PDF.

Local HVAC contractor licenses (examples)

Illinois leaves HVAC contractor licensing to cities. Below is Aurora’s registration path. Chicago, Elgin, Peoria, Rockford, and others set their own rules — call before you bid.

City of Aurora

Office: Development Services — Division of Building and Permits
Licenses journeymen?No new licenses (see notes)
FeesHVAC contractor registration: $200
RenewalConfirm with city portal. Renew through eTRAKiT; open/expired permits can block renewal
CENot listed on the contractor registration PDF.
NotesInsurance: Aurora as primary/non-contributory additional insured; $1M aggregate / $500k occurrence; workers’ comp; $5,000 surety bond (≥1 year). Phone (630) 256-3130.
Still openConfirm current renewal dollar if the city changes the PDF fee
ContactDevelopment Services — Division of Building and Permits · (630) 256-3130 · bpcsrgroup@aurora.il.us (source)
Source: aurora.il.us · as of

Contact the city or village building department for the job site.

Approved CE provider lists (official)

    What we couldn't confirm yet

    We only publish what we can tie to an official source. These items aren't published anywhere we could verify, so ask the office listed:

    • Chicago / Cook County HVAC permitting path (Chicago uses general contractor classes for many permit pulls — confirm current practice).
      Ask: Local building department (contact source, as of )

    FAQ

    State renewal?

    None at the state level — renew with the city that issued your card.

    Work across cities?

    A contractor licensed in their home Illinois municipality may work elsewhere if they follow that city’s install rules — still confirm before you pull permits.

    Not licensed yet? See How to get an HVAC license in Illinois.

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