Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Limited License Details


Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Limited License

General Info - Statewide License


A limited license allows an individual to maintain or repair one or more of the following: Heating systems, cooling systems, refrigeration systems, ventilation systems, or hydronic systems in the state of Maryland. 


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    Approval time

  • $75.00

    Application cost

Obtaining the License

Ready to get your license? - Steps, Requirements, and Documents

  1. Must have been licensed as a journeyman and regularly and principally employed in providing HVACR services under the direction and control of licensed HVACR Master/Master Restricted or Limited for at least two years.

  2. Worked a minimum of 1,000 hours in the year prior to application.

  3. Pass the limited contractor examination with a score of 70%.

  4. Currently hold a journeyman or higher level license.

Apply for the License

  • Online Application

    Complete the form

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Maintaining Your License

Renewal and maintenance -

Maintaining your License (aka Related forms/requirements to maintain License/stay in good standing)

  1. Submit a renewal application and pay a renewal fee.

Agency/Contact

License Issuer - Information

Who issues the license?

Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation

Contact Information

Patricia McCray

Email: patricia.mccray@maryland.gov

Tel: (410) 230-6159 / Fax: (410) 244-0977

Work hours:

Purpose

Why the License is required?

The Maryland Board of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR) Contractors licenses and regulates individuals who provide commercial and residential HVACR services pursuant to the provisions of Business Regulation Article 9A, Annotated Code of Maryland, and COMAR 09.15. The Board is also authorized to adopt applicable regulations for the provision of HVACR services, including codes and minimum standards for the installation, alteration, remodeling, maintenance and repair of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. The Board investigates complaints against licensees and complaints related to unlicensed practice. The Board may pursue disciplinary charges against an individual for violations of applicable laws or regulations, conduct hearings and, if warranted, impose administrative sanctions including suspension or revocation and/or assess a civil penalty up to $5,000 for each violation of a law and regulation.


Legal Authority

What laws and regulations give Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation the legal authority to issue this approval?