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Washington HVAC license renewal & CE

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Renewal rules by license

Specialty Electrician — HVAC/Refrigeration (06A)

RenewalEvery 3 years. Expires on your birthdate. Finish 24 CE hours first. Late renewal within 90 days costs double; after 90 days you retest. Contractor registration renews every 24 months ($150.20) with bond + insurance current.Source: lni.wa.gov · as of
CE hours & topics24 hours per 3 years
  • 8 hours NEC code update
  • 4 hours RCW/WAC electrical law
  • 12 hours other approved electrical CE
Check your CE on L&I Verify before you renew. You can renew without CE only into inactive status.
Source: lni.wa.gov · as of
Fees
  • Specialty electrician application (includes original certificate): $114.60
  • Specialty electrician renewal (mail/in person): $106.40
  • Specialty electrician renewal (online): $92.60
  • Specialty contractor registration (initial or renewal, 24 months): $150.20
Source: apps.leg.wa.gov · as of · Electrician fees: WAC 296-46B-909. Contractor registration fee: L&I Register as a Contractor page.

Specialty Contractor Registration (HVAC)

RenewalEvery 2 years. Renew online or by mail before the registration expires. Keep bond and insurance current or L&I suspends you.Source: lni.wa.gov · as of
CE hours & topicsNo CE hours for contractor registration itself. Specialty electricians on the crew still need their own 24-hour CE cycle.Source: lni.wa.gov · as of
Fees
  • Contractor registration (24 months): $150.20
  • Reinstatement after suspension: $70.90
Source: lni.wa.gov · as of

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FAQ

06A renewal?

Every 3 years on your birthdate — 24 CE hours (8 code, 4 RCW/WAC, 12 other).

Contractor registration fee?

$150.20 every 24 months, with bond and insurance current.

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

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