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In Alabama, a license from the Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors is required to perform HVAC work. There are separate licenses for Heating & Air Conditioning Contractor and Refrigeration Contractor. You can also obtain both.
Age: You must be at least 18 years of age.
Identification: You must provide your Social Security Number and a valid driver's license or a United States-issued identification.
Experience/Education: You must meet one of the following criteria:
Apprenticeship: Provide documentation of two years (3,000 hours) of work experience under the supervision of a licensed contractor and provide copies of your Alabama Board-issued Apprentice Certificates for the previous two years. You need to register as an apprentice with the state.
Approved Curriculum: Provide proof of graduation from an approved Heating and Air Conditioning and/or Commercial Refrigeration curriculum. Approved curricula include all State of Alabama two-year or community colleges and several other programs. You'll need to submit transcripts.
Work Experience Without Apprenticeship or Education: Provide proof of at least 3,000 hours (18 months) of work experience gained under the supervision of a HACR licensee within the past five years. This requires submitting an affidavit from your employer(s) and corresponding W-2 tax forms. Acceptance of this proof is at the discretion of the Board.
Examination: You must take and pass the relevant licensing exam(s) (Heating & Air Conditioning and/or Refrigeration) administered by Prov Testing Services. A score of at least 70% is required to pass each exam.
Performance Bond: You must provide proof of a contractor's performance bond of $15,000 to obtain an active license.
Insurance: While not explicitly listed as a prerequisite to sit for the exam, having general liability insurance and worker's compensation insurance (if you have five or more employees) is essential for operating a contracting business legally and is often required to pull permits.
Background Check: A criminal background check is required.
Fees: You must pay all applicable fees.
Meet Basic Requirements: Ensure you meet the age and identification requirements.
Gain Necessary Experience/Education: Fulfill one of the experience or education pathways outlined above.
Apply for Examination: Complete, sign, and notarize the application form (Form EA-1 for the exam). Submit it with the required documentation (proof of experience/education) and the non-refundable examination fee ($150 per exam).
Receive Approval to Test: The Alabama Board will review your application and notify you if you are approved to sit for the exam(s).
Schedule and Pass Examination(s): Once approved, schedule and take the Heating & Air Conditioning and/or Refrigeration Contractor exam(s) through Prov Testing Services.
Apply for Licensure: After passing the exam(s), complete the Application for Licensure (Form AL-1) and the Business Information form (Form AL-2).
Provide Performance Bond: Submit the Contractor's Performance Bond (Form BF-1) in the amount of $15,000.
Pay Licensing Fees: Pay the annual license fee ($190 per license for active status, $95 per license for inactive status).
Receive Your License: The Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors will issue your license.
Apprentice Registration: If you choose the apprenticeship route, you must register with the state using Form AA-1 and pay a fee ($25 per certificate, $50 for both).
Continuing Education: HVAC contractors must complete four hours of continuing education each year to renew their license.
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License Renewal: Licenses must be renewed annually by December 31st.
Reciprocity: Alabama has reciprocity agreements with Louisiana, Tennessee, and Mississippi under specific conditions. You'll need to complete a specific reciprocity application.
Active vs. Inactive Status: You can hold an active license to perform work or an inactive license if you are not currently working. The fees differ.
Performance Bond: The $15,000 performance bond is required for an active contractor license.
This information has been referenced from the following site - 1, 2
In Alabama, a license from the Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors is required to perform HVAC work. There are separate licenses for Heating & Air Conditioning Contractor and Refrigeration Contractor. You can also obtain both.
In Alabama, a license from the Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors is required to perform HVAC work. There are separate licenses for Heating & Air Conditioning Contractor and Refrigeration Contractor. You can also obtain both.
Age: You must be at least 18 years of age.
Identification: You must provide your Social Security Number and a valid driver's license or a United States-issued identification.
Experience/Education: You must meet one of the following criteria:
Apprenticeship: Provide documentation of two years (3,000 hours) of work experience under the supervision of a licensed contractor and provide copies of your Alabama Board-issued Apprentice Certificates for the previous two years. You need to register as an apprentice with the state.
Approved Curriculum: Provide proof of graduation from an approved Heating and Air Conditioning and/or Commercial Refrigeration curriculum. Approved curricula include all State of Alabama two-year or community colleges and several other programs. You'll need to submit transcripts.
Work Experience Without Apprenticeship or Education: Provide proof of at least 3,000 hours (18 months) of work experience gained under the supervision of a HACR licensee within the past five years. This requires submitting an affidavit from your employer(s) and corresponding W-2 tax forms. Acceptance of this proof is at the discretion of the Board.
Examination: You must take and pass the relevant licensing exam(s) (Heating & Air Conditioning and/or Refrigeration) administered by Prov Testing Services. A score of at least 70% is required to pass each exam.
Performance Bond: You must provide proof of a contractor's performance bond of $15,000 to obtain an active license.
Insurance: While not explicitly listed as a prerequisite to sit for the exam, having general liability insurance and worker's compensation insurance (if you have five or more employees) is essential for operating a contracting business legally and is often required to pull permits.
Background Check: A criminal background check is required.
Fees: You must pay all applicable fees.
Meet Basic Requirements: Ensure you meet the age and identification requirements.
Gain Necessary Experience/Education: Fulfill one of the experience or education pathways outlined above.
Apply for Examination: Complete, sign, and notarize the application form (Form EA-1 for the exam). Submit it with the required documentation (proof of experience/education) and the non-refundable examination fee ($150 per exam).
Receive Approval to Test: The Alabama Board will review your application and notify you if you are approved to sit for the exam(s).
Schedule and Pass Examination(s): Once approved, schedule and take the Heating & Air Conditioning and/or Refrigeration Contractor exam(s) through Prov Testing Services.
Apply for Licensure: After passing the exam(s), complete the Application for Licensure (Form AL-1) and the Business Information form (Form AL-2).
Provide Performance Bond: Submit the Contractor's Performance Bond (Form BF-1) in the amount of $15,000.
Pay Licensing Fees: Pay the annual license fee ($190 per license for active status, $95 per license for inactive status).
Receive Your License: The Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors will issue your license.
Apprentice Registration: If you choose the apprenticeship route, you must register with the state using Form AA-1 and pay a fee ($25 per certificate, $50 for both).
Continuing Education: HVAC contractors must complete four hours of continuing education each year to renew their license.
www.housecallpro.com
License Renewal: Licenses must be renewed annually by December 31st.
Reciprocity: Alabama has reciprocity agreements with Louisiana, Tennessee, and Mississippi under specific conditions. You'll need to complete a specific reciprocity application.
Active vs. Inactive Status: You can hold an active license to perform work or an inactive license if you are not currently working. The fees differ.
Performance Bond: The $15,000 performance bond is required for an active contractor license.
This information has been referenced from the following site - 1, 2
In Alabama, a license from the Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors is required to perform HVAC work. There are separate licenses for Heating & Air Conditioning Contractor and Refrigeration Contractor. You can also obtain both.
In Alabama, a license from the Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors is required to perform HVAC work. There are separate licenses for Heating & Air Conditioning Contractor and Refrigeration Contractor. You can also obtain both.
Age: You must be at least 18 years of age.
Identification: You must provide your Social Security Number and a valid driver's license or a United States-issued identification.
Experience/Education: You must meet one of the following criteria:
Apprenticeship: Provide documentation of two years (3,000 hours) of work experience under the supervision of a licensed contractor and provide copies of your Alabama Board-issued Apprentice Certificates for the previous two years. You need to register as an apprentice with the state.
Approved Curriculum: Provide proof of graduation from an approved Heating and Air Conditioning and/or Commercial Refrigeration curriculum. Approved curricula include all State of Alabama two-year or community colleges and several other programs. You'll need to submit transcripts.
Work Experience Without Apprenticeship or Education: Provide proof of at least 3,000 hours (18 months) of work experience gained under the supervision of a HACR licensee within the past five years. This requires submitting an affidavit from your employer(s) and corresponding W-2 tax forms. Acceptance of this proof is at the discretion of the Board.
Examination: You must take and pass the relevant licensing exam(s) (Heating & Air Conditioning and/or Refrigeration) administered by Prov Testing Services. A score of at least 70% is required to pass each exam.
Performance Bond: You must provide proof of a contractor's performance bond of $15,000 to obtain an active license.
Insurance: While not explicitly listed as a prerequisite to sit for the exam, having general liability insurance and worker's compensation insurance (if you have five or more employees) is essential for operating a contracting business legally and is often required to pull permits.
Background Check: A criminal background check is required.
Fees: You must pay all applicable fees.
Meet Basic Requirements: Ensure you meet the age and identification requirements.
Gain Necessary Experience/Education: Fulfill one of the experience or education pathways outlined above.
Apply for Examination: Complete, sign, and notarize the application form (Form EA-1 for the exam). Submit it with the required documentation (proof of experience/education) and the non-refundable examination fee ($150 per exam).
Receive Approval to Test: The Alabama Board will review your application and notify you if you are approved to sit for the exam(s).
Schedule and Pass Examination(s): Once approved, schedule and take the Heating & Air Conditioning and/or Refrigeration Contractor exam(s) through Prov Testing Services.
Apply for Licensure: After passing the exam(s), complete the Application for Licensure (Form AL-1) and the Business Information form (Form AL-2).
Provide Performance Bond: Submit the Contractor's Performance Bond (Form BF-1) in the amount of $15,000.
Pay Licensing Fees: Pay the annual license fee ($190 per license for active status, $95 per license for inactive status).
Receive Your License: The Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors will issue your license.
Apprentice Registration: If you choose the apprenticeship route, you must register with the state using Form AA-1 and pay a fee ($25 per certificate, $50 for both).
Continuing Education: HVAC contractors must complete four hours of continuing education each year to renew their license.
www.housecallpro.com
License Renewal: Licenses must be renewed annually by December 31st.
Reciprocity: Alabama has reciprocity agreements with Louisiana, Tennessee, and Mississippi under specific conditions. You'll need to complete a specific reciprocity application.
Active vs. Inactive Status: You can hold an active license to perform work or an inactive license if you are not currently working. The fees differ.
Performance Bond: The $15,000 performance bond is required for an active contractor license.
This information has been referenced from the following site - 1, 2
In Alabama, a license from the Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors is required to perform HVAC work. There are separate licenses for Heating & Air Conditioning Contractor and Refrigeration Contractor. You can also obtain both.
Age: You must be at least 18 years of age.
Identification: You must provide your Social Security Number and a valid driver's license or a United States-issued identification.
Experience/Education: You must meet one of the following criteria:
Apprenticeship: Provide documentation of two years (3,000 hours) of work experience under the supervision of a licensed contractor and provide copies of your Alabama Board-issued Apprentice Certificates for the previous two years. You need to register as an apprentice with the state.
Approved Curriculum: Provide proof of graduation from an approved Heating and Air Conditioning and/or Commercial Refrigeration curriculum. Approved curricula include all State of Alabama two-year or community colleges and several other programs. You'll need to submit transcripts.
Work Experience Without Apprenticeship or Education: Provide proof of at least 3,000 hours (18 months) of work experience gained under the supervision of a HACR licensee within the past five years. This requires submitting an affidavit from your employer(s) and corresponding W-2 tax forms. Acceptance of this proof is at the discretion of the Board.
Examination: You must take and pass the relevant licensing exam(s) (Heating & Air Conditioning and/or Refrigeration) administered by Prov Testing Services. A score of at least 70% is required to pass each exam.
Performance Bond: You must provide proof of a contractor's performance bond of $15,000 to obtain an active license.
Insurance: While not explicitly listed as a prerequisite to sit for the exam, having general liability insurance and worker's compensation insurance (if you have five or more employees) is essential for operating a contracting business legally and is often required to pull permits.
Background Check: A criminal background check is required.
Fees: You must pay all applicable fees.
Meet Basic Requirements: Ensure you meet the age and identification requirements.
Gain Necessary Experience/Education: Fulfill one of the experience or education pathways outlined above.
Apply for Examination: Complete, sign, and notarize the application form (Form EA-1 for the exam). Submit it with the required documentation (proof of experience/education) and the non-refundable examination fee ($150 per exam).
Receive Approval to Test: The Alabama Board will review your application and notify you if you are approved to sit for the exam(s).
Schedule and Pass Examination(s): Once approved, schedule and take the Heating & Air Conditioning and/or Refrigeration Contractor exam(s) through Prov Testing Services.
Apply for Licensure: After passing the exam(s), complete the Application for Licensure (Form AL-1) and the Business Information form (Form AL-2).
Provide Performance Bond: Submit the Contractor's Performance Bond (Form BF-1) in the amount of $15,000.
Pay Licensing Fees: Pay the annual license fee ($190 per license for active status, $95 per license for inactive status).
Receive Your License: The Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors will issue your license.
Apprentice Registration: If you choose the apprenticeship route, you must register with the state using Form AA-1 and pay a fee ($25 per certificate, $50 for both).
Continuing Education: HVAC contractors must complete four hours of continuing education each year to renew their license.
www.housecallpro.com
License Renewal: Licenses must be renewed annually by December 31st.
Reciprocity: Alabama has reciprocity agreements with Louisiana, Tennessee, and Mississippi under specific conditions. You'll need to complete a specific reciprocity application.
Active vs. Inactive Status: You can hold an active license to perform work or an inactive license if you are not currently working. The fees differ.
Performance Bond: The $15,000 performance bond is required for an active contractor license.
This information has been referenced from the following site - 1, 2
