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North Dakota 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

ND Secretary of State contractor license

RenewalEvery 1 year. Renew on or before March 1 via FirstStop with project list (>$50k), tax/WSI certs, and liability insurance.Source: sos.nd.gov · as of
CE hours & topicsNo CE for SOS contractor license. Local HVAC cards set their own rules.Source: sos.nd.gov · as of
Fees
  • Class D (up to $100k/job) initial: $100
  • Class C (up to $300k) initial: $225
  • Class B (up to $500k) initial: $300
  • Class A (over $500k) initial: $450
  • Class D annual renew (by Mar 1): $30
Source: sos.nd.gov · as of

Local HVAC licenses (example)

Fargo proctors ND reciprocity Master/Journeyman mechanical and fuel-gas exams. Passing is valid in participating ND jurisdictions, but you still pull a license in each city where you work.

City of Fargo

Office: Inspections — HVAC exams
Licenses journeymen?Yes
FeesJourneyman exam appointment: $40
Master exam appointment: $125
RenewalPer city license term. After exam, apply for each city’s mechanical/fuel-gas license separately (Fargo: Permits.FargoND.gov)
CEConfirm CE on each city’s renewal form.
NotesExam fee ≠ license fee. Dual mechanical + fuel-gas often needed.
Still openExact Fargo mechanical license renewal dollar fee
ContactCity of Fargo Inspections · (701) 241-1561 (source)
Source: fargond.gov · as of

Call the city/county building department for the job site.

Approved CE provider lists (official)

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    FAQ

    SOS contractor?

    Annual by March 1 (Class D renew $30).

    Local?

    Per city — exam ≠ license fee.

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

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