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Iowa HVAC license renewal & CE

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Renewal rules by license

HVAC/Refrigeration Journeyperson

RenewalEvery 3 years. All licenses expire June 30 of the period end year. Grace through July 31 with no late fee; $60 late in August; $100 from September (not valid to practice). Renew online preferred.Source: dial.iowa.gov · as of
CE hours & topics8 hours per 3 years
  • 2 hrs mechanical code
  • 4 hrs HVAC/R discipline
  • 2 hrs safety (Iowa OHS)
At least half of CEUs must be in-person; up to half may be online. Courses/instructors must be Board-pre-approved.
Source: dial.iowa.gov · as of
Fees
  • Exam approval (per discipline): $35
  • Kirkwood exam attempt (current): $99
  • Journeyperson full 3-year renewal: $180
Source: dial.iowa.gov · as of · New licenses are prorated inside the Jul 1 2026 – Jun 30 2029 period.

PMSB Contractor (HVAC/mechanical)

RenewalEvery 3 years. Same June 30 cycle and late-fee calendar as individual licenses.Source: dial.iowa.gov · as of
CE hours & topicsCE tables on the PMSB page apply to individual master/journeyperson/specialty cards. Keep those current for the people doing the work.Source: dial.iowa.gov · as of
Fees
  • Contractor license (full period renewal): $250
  • Contractor registration (full period): $150
Source: dial.iowa.gov · as of · Submitted together ($400 combined on-time renewal). Registration fee is excluded from the 30% multi-license discount.

Approved CE provider lists (official)

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    Cycle?

    3-year period (current Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2029). Journey renewal $180.

    CE?

    8 hours/period for a single HVAC/R card (2 code + 4 discipline + 2 safety); half in person.

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

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