Utah HVAC License Requirements

Official classification: H100 HVAC Contractor (replacing the former S350 HVAC Contractor classification) · Issued by the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL).

❄️ HVACUT ✔ Verified 2026-06-19

In Utah, HVAC contractors must hold the H100 HVAC Contractor (replacing the former S350 HVAC Contractor classification), issued by the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL), and no state surety bond is required. Full requirements — experience, exams, fees, insurance, renewal and reciprocity — are detailed below.

How to become a licensed HVAC contractor in Utah

Follow these steps to earn your H100 HVAC Contractor (replacing the former S350 HVAC Contractor classification). Every figure is verified against the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL); full detail for each step is further down the page.

Build the required experience. As of April 20, 2026, H100 applicants must show 2 years of HVAC-specific experience verified by W-2 forms (or PEO/payroll documentation), including evidence of 4,000 hours of HVAC experience within the past 5 years (or an applicable trade license number). General construction experience alone no longer qualifies.
Pass the HVAC (H100) trade exam and Utah Business and Law exam exams. Providers, passing scores and fees are in the Exams section below.
Secure your surety bond. Utah requires No flat state license bond. Financial responsibility must be demonstrated; a surety bond is required only if the applicant fails it. Conditional minimum $15,000 for specialty classifications (R156-55a-602).
Line up insurance. You'll need liability insurance (Required: minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate (DOPL listed as certificate holder)), and workers' compensation coverage.
Clear the background check. No routine fingerprint background check; DOPL reviews criminal history via its Criminal History Guidelines.
Meet the credit / financial requirement. No credit-score requirement; financial responsibility must be demonstrated (see bond).
Submit your application and fees. Apply through the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) — $175 (HVAC Contractor) application fee, plus a Included in application fee license fee. Processing time: Variable; DOPL does not publish a guaranteed processing time.
Keep the license active. Renew every 2 years (expires Nov 30 of odd years)., completing 6 CE hours per renewal (3 must be taught live; a live webinar counts).

Utah HVAC contractor license lookup

To confirm an HVAC contractor is properly licensed in Utah — 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 secure.utah.gov database →

License types

H100 HVAC Contractor — Fabrication and installation of complete warm-air heating, air conditioning, and ventilating systems, plus refrigeration equipment installation

Requirements at a glance

Experience required	As of April 20, 2026, H100 applicants must show 2 years of HVAC-specific experience verified by W-2 forms (or PEO/payroll documentation), including evidence of 4,000 hours of HVAC experience within the past 5 years (or an applicable trade license number). General construction experience alone no longer qualifies.
Application fee	$175 (HVAC Contractor)
License fee	Included in application fee
Renewal fee	$128
Renewal period	Every 2 years (expires Nov 30 of odd years).
Continuing education	6 CE hours per renewal (3 must be taught live; a live webinar counts).
Bond required	No flat state license bond. Financial responsibility must be demonstrated; a surety bond is required only if the applicant fails it. Conditional minimum $15,000 for specialty classifications (R156-55a-602).
Liability insurance	Required: minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate (DOPL listed as certificate holder)
Property damage	Covered within the general liability policy
Workers' comp	Required if you have employees, or a Workers' Compensation Coverage Waiver from the Utah Labor Commission
Background check	No routine fingerprint background check; DOPL reviews criminal history via its Criminal History Guidelines.
Credit requirement	No credit-score requirement; financial responsibility must be demonstrated (see bond).
Reciprocity	None
Processing time	Variable; DOPL does not publish a guaranteed processing time.

Exams

HVAC (H100) trade exam	Provider: Prov (provexam.com) · Passing: Not publicly disclosed · Fee: Not publicly disclosed
Utah Business and Law exam	Provider: Prov (provexam.com) · Passing: Not publicly disclosed · Fee: Not publicly disclosed

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Local / municipal notes

A 25-hour pre-licensure course is required for specialty contractors. HVAC licensing changed in 2026: S350 was phased out and replaced by H100, which added HVAC-specific experience and a trade exam (the new rules took effect April 20, 2026). No separate individual journeyman license exists for HVAC; the contractor license governs.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Utah hvac license cost?

Application: $175 (HVAC Contractor). License: Included in application fee. Renewal: $128.

How do I look up a hvac license in Utah?

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

Do hvacs in Utah need a surety bond?

No flat state license bond. Financial responsibility must be demonstrated; a surety bond is required only if the applicant fails it. Conditional minimum $15,000 for specialty classifications (R156-55a-602).

What experience is required for a Utah hvac license?

As of April 20, 2026, H100 applicants must show 2 years of HVAC-specific experience verified by W-2 forms (or PEO/payroll documentation), including evidence of 4,000 hours of HVAC experience within the past 5 years (or an applicable trade license number). General construction experience alone no longer qualifies.

Is insurance required for hvacs in Utah?

Liability: Required: minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate (DOPL listed as certificate holder) Workers' compensation: Required if you have employees, or a Workers' Compensation Coverage Waiver from the Utah Labor Commission

How often must a Utah hvac license be renewed?

Every 2 years (expires Nov 30 of odd years).. Continuing education: 6 CE hours per renewal (3 must be taught live; a live webinar counts).

Fees and rules change frequently (often annually). This page was last verified on 2026-06-19 — always confirm current requirements directly with the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) before applying. This is not legal advice.