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 vocational diploma (500-1,000+ hours) + 1-2.5 years experience depending on diploma hours. Contractor: Journeyman license plus 1 additional year experience as licensed journeyman (4 years total).
- Pass the Journeyman HVAC/R Unlimited Trade Exam and Journeyman HVAC/R Limited Trade Exam and Mechanical Contractor Trade Exam and Mechanical Contractor Business & Law Exam exams. 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.
- Line up insurance. You'll need liability insurance ($50,000 minimum commercial general liability), and workers' compensation coverage.
- 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 publicly disclosed; recommend 4-6 weeks.
- Keep the license active. Renew every 3 years, completing 6 hours per 3-year renewal cycle.
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 or 100,000 BTU heating capacity
- 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 vocational diploma (500-1,000+ hours) + 1-2.5 years experience depending on diploma hours. Contractor: Journeyman license plus 1 additional year experience as licensed journeyman (4 years total). |
|---|---|
| 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 3 years |
| Renewal period | Every 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 |
| Processing time | Not publicly disclosed; recommend 4-6 weeks |
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 |
Local / municipal notes
Oklahoma has statewide mechanical licensing administered by the Construction Industries Board under Oklahoma Statutes Title 59 §1680.2. No separate municipal or local HVAC licensing authority.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a 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 3 years.
Do hvacs in Oklahoma need a surety bond?
$5,000 corporate surety bond payable to Oklahoma Construction Industries Board
What experience is required for a Oklahoma hvac license?
Journeyman: 3 years work experience (2,000 hours/year) OR Associate's degree + 1 year experience OR vocational diploma (500-1,000+ hours) + 1-2.5 years experience depending on diploma hours. Contractor: Journeyman license plus 1 additional year experience as licensed journeyman (4 years total).
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 often must a Oklahoma hvac license be renewed?
Every 3 years. Continuing education: 6 hours per 3-year renewal cycle
Official sources
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
rocketcert.com/construction/oklahoma