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How to get an HVAC license in Indiana

Hours, exam, fees and renewal for HVAC work in Indiana. Taken from official IN pages and checked .

Quick answer
  • Licensing body: No statewide HVAC license — cities license HVAC contractors (example: Indianapolis BNS)
  • State journeyman license: No (Indiana has no statewide HVAC technician or HVAC contractor license. Cities such as Indianapolis issue heating and cooling (HVAC) contractor licenses after board exam approval.)
  • HVAC contractor (local): Set by each city. Indianapolis requires Board of Heating and Cooling Examiners approval (exam or reciprocal application) before you file the HVAC contractor license packet with Business and Neighborhood Services. Exact hour rules are in the city’s HVAC License Application Packet.
  • Exam: see below, via Local board (Indianapolis: Board of Heating and Cooling Examiners)
  • Code edition: Set locally. Indianapolis: complete the Board of Heating and Cooling Examiners exam (or reciprocal path), get board approval, then submit the city HVAC contractor license application.

Requirements by license

HVAC contractor (local)

ExperienceSet by each city. Indianapolis requires Board of Heating and Cooling Examiners approval (exam or reciprocal application) before you file the HVAC contractor license packet with Business and Neighborhood Services. Exact hour rules are in the city’s HVAC License Application Packet.Source: indy.gov · as of
ExamLocal board (Indianapolis: Board of Heating and Cooling Examiners). Pass the board exam or use the reciprocal application, then email the license packet, insurance, and bond to contractors@indy.gov. Staff adds fees and sends a pay link.Source: indy.gov · as of
FeesSet locally / not listedSource: indy.gov · as of · Indianapolis assesses fees after staff review; pay by card/eCheck via the emailed link. Extra authorized agents over five cost $63 each.
RenewalSet locally. Indianapolis uses the same application packet for new and renewing HVAC licenses. Ask BNS for your expiration date.Source: indy.gov · as of
CE to renewNo statewide HVAC CE. Confirm any local CE on your city renewal notice.Source: indy.gov · as of

License types in Indiana

  • No statewide HVAC technician license
  • No statewide HVAC contractor license
  • Local HVAC / heating and cooling contractor license (city-by-city)
  • Indianapolis HVAC contractor (Board of Heating and Cooling Examiners)
Source: indy.gov · as of

Local HVAC contractor licenses (example)

Indiana leaves HVAC contractor licensing to cities. Below is Indianapolis (Consolidated City — not Lawrence, Beech Grove, Speedway, or Southport). Elsewhere, call the local building department.

City of Indianapolis (Consolidated City / Marion County BNS)

Office: Department of Business and Neighborhood Services — Contractor Licensing
Licenses journeymen?No new licenses (see notes)
ExperienceLicense required to install, modernize, replace, service, or repair heating, cooling, refrigeration, and certain exhaust-hood ductwork (Revised Code §875-301). Board exam or reciprocal path first; then city license packet with bond and insurance.
ExamBoard of Heating and Cooling Examiners. 2026 Board exam application or reciprocal application, then HVAC License Application Packet to contractors@indy.gov
FeesNot confirmed
RenewalConfirm with BNS. Same packet for renewals; pay when BNS emails the fee link
CENot listed on the contractor-licenses overview page.
NotesPhone (317) 327-1291 · contractors@indy.gov · 200 E. Washington St, Suite 107.
Still openExact Indianapolis HVAC license dollar fee from current BNS assessment
ContactIndy BNS Contractor Licensing · (317) 327-1291 · contractors@indy.gov (source)
Source: indy.gov · as of

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

Reciprocity (licensed in another state?)

No statewide HVAC reciprocity. Indianapolis publishes a Board of Heating and Cooling Examiners Reciprocal Application — use that if you already hold another qualifying HVAC card.Source: indy.gov · as of

What we couldn't confirm yet

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FAQ

Statewide HVAC license in Indiana?

No. Cities license HVAC contractors. Indianapolis BNS says there is no state HVAC license.

Indianapolis path?

Board of Heating and Cooling Examiners exam (or reciprocal), then the city HVAC license packet with bond and insurance.

Already licensed? See Indiana HVAC license renewal & CE.

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