- None for HVAC. State law says HVAC installs, repairs and replacements must be done by a DOPL licensed HVAC contractor, even on small jobs that are otherwise exempt.
- The qualifier needs 4,000 hours of HVAC employment in the past 5 years, shown by W-2s, K-1s or tax returns (DOPL describes it as two years of HVAC experience). An active Utah journeyman or master plumber license can stand in.
- Plan for a trade exam and a business and law exam.
- Every two years. Licenses expire November 30 of odd years. You need 6 hours of continuing education, 3 of them live (live webinars count).
Do you need a state license in Utah?
Utah licenses HVAC work at the state level through the Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL). Below is what the board asks for, in the order you will run into it.
None for HVAC. State law says HVAC installs, repairs and replacements must be done by a DOPL licensed HVAC contractor, even on small jobs that are otherwise exempt.
Besides the state license, you need a business license from the city or county where your main place of business is. State law bars cities and counties from adding other licenses to qualify a state licensed contractor.
The Utah license for this work
There is one license to aim for here.
| License | What it covers |
|---|---|
| H100 | HVAC contractor. New requirements apply to applications from April 20, 2026 |
Steps to get licensed in Utah
- Build 4,000 hours of HVAC employment in the last 5 years and keep your W-2s or tax returns.
- Get RMGA or equivalent natural gas technician certification.
- Finish the 25-hour pre-license course and the 5-hour business and law course with an approved provider.
- Pass the Utah Business and Law exam and the H100 trade exam through Prov.
- Register your business, get $1M/$2M liability insurance and workers comp or a waiver.
- Apply to DOPL for the H100 classification and pay the fees.
Experience and other requirements
Experience. The qualifier needs 4,000 hours of HVAC employment in the past 5 years, shown by W-2s, K-1s or tax returns (DOPL describes it as two years of HVAC experience). An active Utah journeyman or master plumber license can stand in.
The license to apply for. Contractor license, H100 HVAC Contractor.
Utah HVAC exams
Trade exam. Yes. The H100 HVAC written trade exam, given by Prov. The qualifier must also be a certified natural gas technician (RMGA or equivalent), unless they hold a qualifying master plumber license.
Business and law exam. Yes. The Utah Business and Law exam through Prov, plus a 25-hour pre-license course. An extra 5-hour business and law course applies to general classifications.
Separate from any state license, the EPA requires Section 608 certification for anyone who works on equipment with refrigerant. It is federal and applies in every state.
What it costs in Utah
The board lists 4 fees along the way. These are the state's own numbers. Insurance, any bond, exam prep and your business registration come on top.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| HVAC contractor classification application | $175 |
| Qualifier fee, per qualifier | $50 |
| HVAC contractor renewal | $128 |
| Electronic reference library surcharge | $1 |
Insurance and bond
Insurance. General liability of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, with DOPL as certificate holder. Workers comp, or a waiver from the Utah Labor Commission if you have no employees.
Bond. The official pages we read do not say. Check with the board (official site).
Renewal and licenses from other states
Renewal. Every two years. Licenses expire November 30 of odd years. You need 6 hours of continuing education, 3 of them live (live webinars count).
Reciprocity. Utah has no reciprocity. It offers licensure by endorsement instead, but the H100 extra requirements cannot be waived that way.
Good to know in Utah
- A fingerprint background check starts January 1, 2027.
- Gas appliance and combustion work on small projects needs a person certified under state law.
- EPA Section 608 certification is a federal requirement for anyone who handles refrigerant.
After you are licensed
The license lets you take the work. Getting the work is the next job.
- Register the business. If you work under a name other than your own, register it where your state asks (often the Secretary of State, sometimes the county), and keep the name the same on your license, your truck and your invoices.
- Claim your Google Business Profile. It is the listing people see when they search for HVAC repair near them. Fill in your service area, hours and real photos of your work.
- Put up a website that shows the license. Customers look for it before they call. Koira builds a contractor website for you and keeps it current.
- See where you stand. The free Koira report checks how your business shows up in search and on maps against shops near you.
Where this comes from
Every fact on this page comes from the Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) and the official pages below, checked October 8, 2026. Fees and rules change, so confirm with the board before you file.
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