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How to get an HVAC license in West Virginia

Hours, exam, fees and renewal for HVAC work in West Virginia. Taken from official WV pages and checked .

Quick answer
  • Licensing body: WV Division of Labor — HVAC Technician Certification (+ Contractor Licensing Board for contractor classification)
  • State journeyman license: Yes (Statewide HVAC Technician / Residential Technician / Technician-in-Training certifications (individual cards).)
  • HVAC Technician: At least 2,000 hours of HVAC-related work, training, and experience (documentation or sworn affidavit). Veterans may use qualifying military HVAC training in lieu of hours. Certification is personal — not issued to a company.
  • Exam: see below, via Prov
  • Code edition: Technician and Residential Technician: written exam via Prov. Technician-in-Training: application only (no exam). Adopted IMC/IRC as referenced in 42 CSR 34.

Requirements by license

HVAC Technician

ExperienceAt least 2,000 hours of HVAC-related work, training, and experience (documentation or sworn affidavit). Veterans may use qualifying military HVAC training in lieu of hours. Certification is personal — not issued to a company.Source: labor.wv.gov · as of
ExamProv. Written HVAC Technician exam. Prov: 866-720-7768 / provexam.com.Source: labor.wv.gov · as of
Fees
  • Technician initial / renewal: $75
  • Residential Technician initial / renewal: $50
  • Technician in Training: $25
  • Late fee (>15 days past expiration): $25
Source: labor.wv.gov · as of
RenewalEvery 1 year. Expiration on card; renewal notice ~45 days prior. Late fee if more than 15 days past expiration.Source: labor.wv.gov · as of
CE to renewDOL FAQ/fee pages do not list CE hours for technician renewal.Not confirmedSource: labor.wv.gov · as of

Contractor license (HVAC classification)

ExperienceEntity needs a contractor license with a classification covering HVAC when the project hits $5,000+ residential or $25,000+ commercial (materials & labor for the entire project). Workers on site still need individual technician cards.Source: labor.wv.gov · as of
ExamWV Contractor Licensing Board. Board sets qualifying-individual exams for the HVAC contractor classification — confirm current bulletin with wvclboard.wv.gov.Not confirmedSource: wvclboard.wv.gov · as of
FeesSet locally / not listedSource: labor.wv.gov · as of · Confirm current contractor license dollar fees with the Contractor Licensing Board.
RenewalPer Board contractor license term. Keep contractor classification and technician cards both current before you bid covered jobs.Not confirmedSource: wvclboard.wv.gov · as of
CE to renewConfirm CE on contractor renewal materials from the Board.Not confirmedSource: wvclboard.wv.gov · as of

License types in West Virginia

  • HVAC Technician
  • HVAC Residential Technician
  • HVAC Technician in Training
  • Contractor license with HVAC classification (entity — dollar thresholds)
Source: labor.wv.gov · as of

Reciprocity (licensed in another state?)

42 CSR 34 contemplates other-state authorization paths — ask DOL about section 15 / out-of-state practice recognition before you skip the Prov exam.Not confirmedSource: labor.wv.gov · as of

What we couldn't confirm yet

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FAQ

WV HVAC license?

Every worker needs a DOL HVAC Technician (or Residential / in-Training) card. Entities also need a contractor HVAC classification at $5k/$25k thresholds.

Technician hours?

2,000 HVAC hours + Prov written exam ($75).

Already licensed? See West Virginia HVAC license renewal & CE.

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