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How to get an HVAC license in Utah

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

Quick answer
  • Licensing body: Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) — Contracting (H100 HVAC Contractor)
  • State journeyman license: No (Utah licenses HVAC as an H100 contractor classification — no separate statewide HVAC journeyman card on the DOPL contracting pages.)
  • H100 HVAC Contractor: Applications on/after April 20, 2026: qualifier holds RMGA (or equivalent); 2 years HVAC-specific experience verified by W-2s (PEO/payroll docs if used); insurance $1M per occurrence / $2M aggregate.
  • Exam: see below, via Prov
  • Code edition: From April 20, 2026 applications: Utah Business & Law exam + HVAC (H100) exam through Prov (no pre-approval). Qualifier needs RMGA or equivalent certification. Fingerprint background check begins Jan 1, 2027.

Requirements by license

H100 HVAC Contractor

ExperienceApplications on/after April 20, 2026: qualifier holds RMGA (or equivalent); 2 years HVAC-specific experience verified by W-2s (PEO/payroll docs if used); insurance $1M per occurrence / $2M aggregate.Source: commerce.utah.gov · as of
ExamProv. Pass Utah Business and Law and the HVAC (H100) written exam. No pre-approval required to sit.Source: commerce.utah.gov · as of
Fees
  • HVAC Contractor application: $175
  • HVAC Contractor renewal: $128
Source: commerce.utah.gov · as of · DOPL fee schedule lists HVAC Contractor $175 application / $128 renewal (plus any EL-01 surcharge codes on the schedule).
RenewalPer licensing period (renew before expiration). Complete 6 approved CE hours per licensing period before renewing. Online renewals preferred; late reinstatement adds a fee.Source: commerce.utah.gov · as of
CE to renew6 hours per licensing period
  • 3 hours core
  • 3 hours core or professional
Max 3 hours online. Courses must be DOPL-approved.
Source: commerce.utah.gov · as of

License types in Utah

  • No statewide HVAC journeyman license
  • H100 HVAC Contractor
  • Other contractor classifications (electrical, plumbing, general) as applicable
Source: commerce.utah.gov · as of

Reciprocity (licensed in another state?)

DOPL contracting pages emphasize Utah exams and RMGA for new H100 apps — ask DOPL (b4@utah.gov) before assuming out-of-state credit.Not confirmedSource: commerce.utah.gov · as of

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:

  • Exact dollar amount of any EL-01 education-library surcharge added on top of the $175/$128 HVAC fees.
    Ask: DOPL · (801) 530-6628 · dopl@utah.gov (contact source, as of )

FAQ

Utah HVAC license?

DOPL H100 HVAC Contractor. From Apr 20, 2026: RMGA (or equivalent), Prov Business & Law + HVAC exams, 2 years HVAC W-2 experience.

Application fee?

$175 on the DOPL fee schedule.

Already licensed? See Utah HVAC license renewal & CE.

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