Idaho HVAC License Requirements

Official classification: HVAC Contractor · Issued by the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses.

❄️ HVACID ✔ Verified 2026-07-11

In Idaho, HVAC contractors must hold the HVAC Contractor, issued by the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, and a $2,000 surety bond is required. Full requirements — experience, exams, fees, insurance, renewal and reciprocity — are detailed below.

How to become a licensed HVAC contractor in Idaho

Follow these steps to earn your HVAC Contractor. Every figure is verified against the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses; full detail for each step is further down the page.

Build the required experience. Contractor: pass the contractor exam and post a $2,000 compliance bond; no journeyman certificate or minimum period is required (IDAPA 24.39.70.100.03). Journeyman: either 8,000 hours supervised work + 576 hours approved classroom instruction, OR 16,000 hours supervised work
Pass the HVAC Journeyman Exam and HVAC Contractor Exam exams. Providers, passing scores and fees are in the Exams section below.
Secure your surety bond. Idaho requires $2,000 compliance bond required.
Check the insurance rules. Liability: $300,000 minimum. Workers' compensation: Required if contractor has employees.
Submit your application and fees. Apply through the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses — $35 application fee, plus a $225 license fee.
Keep the license active. Renewal: Every 3 years (DOPL HVAC fee table).

For the general path in every state, see the HVAC guide →

Idaho HVAC contractor license lookup

To confirm an HVAC contractor is properly licensed in Idaho — or to check the status of your own license — search the issuing agency's official license database. The record shows whether the license is active and in good standing.

Verify a license now: Search the official dopl.idaho.gov database →

License types

HVAC Apprentice — Installation, modification, repair of HVAC systems under direct supervision of licensed journeyman
HVAC Journeyman — Independent performance of installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems
HVAC Specialty Journeyman — Specialized HVAC work (Hearth, Fuel Gas Piping, Waste Oil Heating, LP Limited Heating)
HVAC Contractor — Unsupervised installation, maintenance, repair; can employ journeymen and apprentices
HVAC Specialty Contractor — Specialty contractor work (Hearth, Fuel Gas Piping, Waste Oil Heating, LP Limited Heating)

Requirements at a glance

Experience required	Contractor: pass the contractor exam and post a $2,000 compliance bond; no journeyman certificate or minimum period is required (IDAPA 24.39.70.100.03). Journeyman: either 8,000 hours supervised work + 576 hours approved classroom instruction, OR 16,000 hours supervised work
Application fee	$35
License fee	$225
Renewal fee	$150
Renewal period	Every 3 years (DOPL HVAC fee table)
Continuing education	None required for apprentice, journeyman or contractor licenses (IDAPA 24.39.70; Idaho Code 54-5012).
Bond required	$2,000 compliance bond required
Liability insurance	$300,000 minimum
Property damage	—
Workers' comp	Required if contractor has employees
Background check	—
Credit requirement	—
Reciprocity	None · other states' agreements
Processing time	—

What an Idaho hvac license costs

Application fee	$35.
License fee	$225.
HVAC Journeyman Exam	$100.
HVAC Contractor Exam	$100.
Surety bond	$2,000 compliance bond required. A bond's premium is a percentage of the bond amount, set by the surety.
Renewal fee	$150.
Renewal period	Every 3 years (DOPL HVAC fee table).

Exams

HVAC Journeyman Exam	Provider: PSI · Passing: 70% · Fee: $100
HVAC Contractor Exam	Provider: PSI · Passing: 70% · Fee: $100

Renewing an Idaho HVAC contractor license

The HVAC Contractor renews on a fixed cycle set by the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses. Late and lapsed renewals are handled differently by every board, so check the renewal page linked below before the deadline passes.

Renewal period	Every 3 years (DOPL HVAC fee table)
Renewal fee	$150
Continuing education	None required for apprentice, journeyman or contractor licenses (IDAPA 24.39.70; Idaho Code 54-5012).
Where to renew	Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses

Frequently asked questions

How much does an Idaho hvac license cost?

Application: $35. License: $225. Renewal: $150.

How do I look up a hvac license in Idaho?

Search the official license database at dopl.idaho.gov. The record shows whether the license is active and in good standing.

Do hvacs in Idaho need a surety bond?

$2,000 compliance bond required

What experience is required for an Idaho hvac license?

Contractor: pass the contractor exam and post a $2,000 compliance bond; no journeyman certificate or minimum period is required (IDAPA 24.39.70.100.03). Journeyman: either 8,000 hours supervised work + 576 hours approved classroom instruction, OR 16,000 hours supervised work

Is insurance required for hvacs in Idaho?

Liability: $300,000 minimum. Workers' compensation: Required if contractor has employees.

How often must an Idaho hvac license be renewed?

Every 3 years (DOPL HVAC fee table). Continuing education: None required for apprentice, journeyman or contractor licenses (IDAPA 24.39.70; Idaho Code 54-5012).

Fees and rules change frequently (often annually). This page was last verified on 2026-07-11 — always confirm current requirements directly with the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses before applying. This is not legal advice.