Oklahoma HVAC License Requirements
Official classification: Mechanical License (HVAC/R) · Issued by the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board.
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In Oklahoma, HVAC contractors must hold the Mechanical License (HVAC/R), issued by the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board, and a $5,000 surety bond is required. Full requirements — experience, exams, fees, insurance, renewal and reciprocity — are detailed below.
How to become a licensed HVAC contractor in Oklahoma
Follow these steps to earn your Mechanical License (HVAC/R). Every figure is verified against the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board; full detail for each step is further down the page.
- Build the required experience. Journeyman: 3 years work experience (2,000 hours/year) OR Associate's degree + 1 year experience OR a vocational diploma plus experience: 1,000 hours + 1 year, 500 hours + 2 years, 375 hours + 2.25 years, 334 hours + 2.33 years, or 250 hours + 2.5 years (OAC 158:50-9-1). Contractor: the journeyman requirement plus 1 additional year of experience (4 years total on the 3-year route).
- Pass the exam for the license class you are applying for. Providers, passing scores and fees are in the Exams section below.
- Secure your surety bond. Oklahoma requires $5,000 corporate surety bond payable to Oklahoma Construction Industries Board.
- Check the insurance rules. Liability: $50,000 minimum commercial general liability. Workers' compensation: Required if employing one or more workers under Oklahoma Statutes Title 85A.
- Submit your application and fees. Apply through the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board — $25 for journeyman; $30 for contractor application fee, plus a $50 for journeyman; $300 for contractor license fee. Processing time: Not published by the Construction Industries Board.
- Keep the license active. Renewal: Annual: licenses expire on the last day of the licensee's birth month each year (OAC 158:50-9-3); continuing education is counted over 3 years. Continuing education: 6 hours per 3-year renewal cycle.
For the general path in every state, see the HVAC guide →
Oklahoma HVAC contractor license lookup
To confirm an HVAC contractor is properly licensed in Oklahoma — 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.
License types
- Journeyman HVAC/R Unlimited — Install, maintain, and repair HVAC/refrigeration systems of unlimited capacity
- Journeyman HVAC/R Limited — Install, maintain, and repair HVAC/refrigeration systems up to 25 tons cooling and heating equipment up to 500,000 Btu/h per appliance (OAC 158:50-5-2)
- Mechanical Contractor — Design, install, maintain, repair, and supervise HVAC/refrigeration systems; hire and direct journeymen
Requirements at a glance
| Experience required | Journeyman: 3 years work experience (2,000 hours/year) OR Associate's degree + 1 year experience OR a vocational diploma plus experience: 1,000 hours + 1 year, 500 hours + 2 years, 375 hours + 2.25 years, 334 hours + 2.33 years, or 250 hours + 2.5 years (OAC 158:50-9-1). Contractor: the journeyman requirement plus 1 additional year of experience (4 years total on the 3-year route). |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $25 for journeyman; $30 for contractor |
| License fee | $50 for journeyman; $300 for contractor |
| Renewal fee | $75 for journeyman; $200 for contractor, every year |
| Renewal period | Annual: licenses expire on the last day of the licensee's birth month each year (OAC 158:50-9-3); continuing education is counted over 3 years |
| Continuing education | 6 hours per 3-year renewal cycle |
| Bond required | $5,000 corporate surety bond payable to Oklahoma Construction Industries Board |
| Liability insurance | $50,000 minimum commercial general liability |
| Property damage | — |
| Workers' comp | Required if employing one or more workers under Oklahoma Statutes Title 85A |
| Background check | None publicly specified |
| Credit requirement | None publicly specified |
| Reciprocity | None · other states' agreements |
| Processing time | Not published by the Construction Industries Board |
What an Oklahoma hvac license costs
| Application fee | $25 for journeyman; $30 for contractor. |
|---|---|
| License fee | $50 for journeyman; $300 for contractor. |
| Journeyman HVAC/R Unlimited Trade Exam | $92. |
| Journeyman HVAC/R Limited Trade Exam | $92. |
| Mechanical Contractor Trade Exam | $92. |
| Mechanical Contractor Business & Law Exam | $92. |
| Surety bond | $5,000 corporate surety bond payable to Oklahoma Construction Industries Board. A bond's premium is a percentage of the bond amount, set by the surety. |
| Renewal fee | $75 for journeyman; $200 for contractor, every year. |
| Renewal period | Annual: licenses expire on the last day of the licensee's birth month each year (OAC 158:50-9-3); continuing education is counted over 3 years. |
Exams
| Journeyman HVAC/R Unlimited Trade Exam | Provider: PSI · Passing: 70% · Fee: $92 |
|---|---|
| Journeyman HVAC/R Limited Trade Exam | Provider: PSI · Passing: 70% · Fee: $92 |
| Mechanical Contractor Trade Exam | Provider: PSI · Passing: 70% · Fee: $92 |
| Mechanical Contractor Business & Law Exam | Provider: PSI · Passing: 70% · Fee: $92 |
Renewing an Oklahoma HVAC contractor license
The Mechanical License (HVAC/R) renews on a fixed cycle set by the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board. Finish the continuing-education requirement before you file — boards generally will not process a renewal without it. Late and lapsed renewals are handled differently by every board, so check the renewal page linked below before the deadline passes.
| Renewal period | Annual: licenses expire on the last day of the licensee's birth month each year (OAC 158:50-9-3); continuing education is counted over 3 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal fee | $75 for journeyman; $200 for contractor, every year |
| Continuing education | 6 hours per 3-year renewal cycle |
| Where to renew | Oklahoma Construction Industries Board |
Local / municipal notes
Oklahoma has statewide mechanical licensing administered by the Construction Industries Board under the Mechanical Licensing Act, 59 O.S. §1850.1 et seq. No separate municipal or local HVAC licensing authority.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an Oklahoma hvac license cost?
Application: $25 for journeyman; $30 for contractor. License: $50 for journeyman; $300 for contractor. Renewal: $75 for journeyman; $200 for contractor, every year.
How do I look up a hvac license in Oklahoma?
Search the official license database at okcibv7prod.glsuite.us. The record shows whether the license is active and in good standing.
Do hvacs in Oklahoma need a surety bond?
$5,000 corporate surety bond payable to Oklahoma Construction Industries Board
What experience is required for an Oklahoma hvac license?
Journeyman: 3 years work experience (2,000 hours/year) OR Associate's degree + 1 year experience OR a vocational diploma plus experience: 1,000 hours + 1 year, 500 hours + 2 years, 375 hours + 2.25 years, 334 hours + 2.33 years, or 250 hours + 2.5 years (OAC 158:50-9-1). Contractor: the journeyman requirement plus 1 additional year of experience (4 years total on the 3-year route).
Is insurance required for hvacs in Oklahoma?
Liability: $50,000 minimum commercial general liability. Workers' compensation: Required if employing one or more workers under Oklahoma Statutes Title 85A.
How long does it take to get an Oklahoma hvac license?
Processing time: Not published by the Construction Industries Board.
Is a background check required for hvacs in Oklahoma?
Background check: None publicly specified.
Is there a credit or financial requirement for an Oklahoma hvac license?
Credit requirement: None publicly specified.
How often must an Oklahoma hvac license be renewed?
Annual: licenses expire on the last day of the licensee's birth month each year (OAC 158:50-9-3); continuing education is counted over 3 years. Continuing education: 6 hours per 3-year renewal cycle.
Official sources
oklahoma.gov/cib/rules-and-laws.html
servicetitan.com/licensing/hvac/oklahoma
oklahoma.gov/cib/your-industry/mechanical.html
oklahoma.gov/cib/your-industry/mechanical/mechanical-contractor.html
oklahoma.gov/cib/your-industry/mechanical/mechanical-journeyman.html
oklahoma.gov/cib/your-industry/testing-and-exam-information.html
oklahoma.gov/cib/your-industry/active-contractor-requirements.html
oklahoma.gov/cib/your-industry/continuing-education.html
procore.com/library/oklahoma-contractors-license
oklahoma.gov/cib.html