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In New Jersey, you must obtain a Master HVACR Contractor license from the New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors (part of the Division of Consumer Affairs) to legally perform any HVACR services and to operate your own contracting business.
Age: You must be at least 21 years old.
Education and Work Experience: You must meet one of the following criteria:
Apprenticeship + Journeyperson Experience: Complete a four-year U.S. Department of Labor-approved apprenticeship in HVACR (typically 2,000 hours of on-the-job training and 144 hours of classroom instruction annually) followed by one year of journeyperson experience under a licensed Master HVACR Contractor.
Bachelor's Degree (HVACR): Earn a bachelor's degree in HVACR or a related field from an accredited college or university followed by one year of journeyperson experience under a licensed Master HVACR Contractor.2
Bachelor's Degree (Related Field): Earn a bachelor's degree in a field related to HVACR from an accredited college or university followed by three years of journeyperson experience under a licensed Master HVACR Contractor.
Technical/Trade School + Apprenticeship + Journeyperson Experience: Complete an HVACR program from an accredited technical school, trade school, community college, or county college (which can substitute for up to two years of the apprenticeship), followed by completing the remaining apprenticeship years (at least two years) and one year of journeyperson experience under a licensed Master HVACR Contractor.
Examination: You must pass two examinations:
Master HVACR Trade Exam: Covers electrical knowledge, motors, and controls; piping (refrigeration, hydronic, steam, process); heating and cooling principles, theory, and equipment; refrigerants and refrigeration; fuel and LP gas; combustion air, chimneys, flues, and vents; ducts, ventilation, and exhaust;4 and load calculations. (50 questions, 130 minutes, 70% passing score).
Business and Law Exam: Covers business organization, licensing, estimating and bidding, contract management, project management, risk management, safety, labor law, financial management, tax law, and lien law. (50 questions, 130 minutes, 70% passing score).
EPA Section 608 Certification: Required for handling refrigerants. Know more
Liability Insurance: You must provide proof of liability insurance coverage of at least $500,000.
Surety Bond: You must obtain a $3,000 guarantor bond (surety bond).
Federal Tax Identification Number (EIN): Required for your business.
Meet Basic Requirements: Ensure you are at least 21 years old and hold a high school diploma or GED.
Gain Work Experience/Education: Fulfill one of the detailed education and work experience pathways outlined above. This typically involves documented apprenticeship and/or journeyperson experience under a licensed Master HVACR Contractor.
Obtain EPA Section 608 Certification: Pass the required EPA exam.
Submit Application for Examination: Complete and submit the "Application for HVACR License" to the New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors. Pay the non-refundable application fee (currently $100).
Receive Approval to Test: The Board will review your application. Once approved, you will receive notification of your eligibility to schedule the state examinations.
Schedule and Pass Examinations: Schedule and pass both the Master HVACR Trade Exam and the Business and Law Exam. There are separate fees for each exam (e.g., $50 for Business and Law, $90 for Trade).
Obtain Insurance and Bond: Secure the required $500,000 liability insurance and the $3,000 surety bond.
Pay Licensing Fee: After passing both exams and providing proof of insurance and bond, pay the initial licensing fee (currently $160).
Receive Your License: The New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors will issue your Master HVACR Contractor License.
License Renewal: Licenses expire on June 30 of every even-numbered year. The renewal fee is $160.
Continuing Education: To renew your license, you are required to complete five hours of continuing education during each two-year renewal period at a Board-approved course.
Reciprocity: New Jersey does have reciprocity agreements with other states; however, the licensure standards of the other state must be equal to or comparable with New Jersey's, and the other state must reciprocate with New Jersey.
Local Requirements: While the Master HVACR Contractor license is statewide, always check with local municipalities for any additional permits, registrations, or specific requirements for work within their jurisdiction.
Displaying License: A Master HVACR contractor must display their name, NJ license number, and "HVACR Contractor" on commercial vehicles and in advertising.
This information has been referenced from the following sites 1, 2
In New Jersey, you must obtain a Master HVACR Contractor license from the New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors (part of the Division of Consumer Affairs) to legally perform any HVACR services and to operate your own contracting business.
In New Jersey, you must obtain a Master HVACR Contractor license from the New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors (part of the Division of Consumer Affairs) to legally perform any HVACR services and to operate your own contracting business.
Age: You must be at least 21 years old.
Education and Work Experience: You must meet one of the following criteria:
Apprenticeship + Journeyperson Experience: Complete a four-year U.S. Department of Labor-approved apprenticeship in HVACR (typically 2,000 hours of on-the-job training and 144 hours of classroom instruction annually) followed by one year of journeyperson experience under a licensed Master HVACR Contractor.
Bachelor's Degree (HVACR): Earn a bachelor's degree in HVACR or a related field from an accredited college or university followed by one year of journeyperson experience under a licensed Master HVACR Contractor.2
Bachelor's Degree (Related Field): Earn a bachelor's degree in a field related to HVACR from an accredited college or university followed by three years of journeyperson experience under a licensed Master HVACR Contractor.
Technical/Trade School + Apprenticeship + Journeyperson Experience: Complete an HVACR program from an accredited technical school, trade school, community college, or county college (which can substitute for up to two years of the apprenticeship), followed by completing the remaining apprenticeship years (at least two years) and one year of journeyperson experience under a licensed Master HVACR Contractor.
Examination: You must pass two examinations:
Master HVACR Trade Exam: Covers electrical knowledge, motors, and controls; piping (refrigeration, hydronic, steam, process); heating and cooling principles, theory, and equipment; refrigerants and refrigeration; fuel and LP gas; combustion air, chimneys, flues, and vents; ducts, ventilation, and exhaust;4 and load calculations. (50 questions, 130 minutes, 70% passing score).
Business and Law Exam: Covers business organization, licensing, estimating and bidding, contract management, project management, risk management, safety, labor law, financial management, tax law, and lien law. (50 questions, 130 minutes, 70% passing score).
EPA Section 608 Certification: Required for handling refrigerants. Know more
Liability Insurance: You must provide proof of liability insurance coverage of at least $500,000.
Surety Bond: You must obtain a $3,000 guarantor bond (surety bond).
Federal Tax Identification Number (EIN): Required for your business.
Meet Basic Requirements: Ensure you are at least 21 years old and hold a high school diploma or GED.
Gain Work Experience/Education: Fulfill one of the detailed education and work experience pathways outlined above. This typically involves documented apprenticeship and/or journeyperson experience under a licensed Master HVACR Contractor.
Obtain EPA Section 608 Certification: Pass the required EPA exam.
Submit Application for Examination: Complete and submit the "Application for HVACR License" to the New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors. Pay the non-refundable application fee (currently $100).
Receive Approval to Test: The Board will review your application. Once approved, you will receive notification of your eligibility to schedule the state examinations.
Schedule and Pass Examinations: Schedule and pass both the Master HVACR Trade Exam and the Business and Law Exam. There are separate fees for each exam (e.g., $50 for Business and Law, $90 for Trade).
Obtain Insurance and Bond: Secure the required $500,000 liability insurance and the $3,000 surety bond.
Pay Licensing Fee: After passing both exams and providing proof of insurance and bond, pay the initial licensing fee (currently $160).
Receive Your License: The New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors will issue your Master HVACR Contractor License.
License Renewal: Licenses expire on June 30 of every even-numbered year. The renewal fee is $160.
Continuing Education: To renew your license, you are required to complete five hours of continuing education during each two-year renewal period at a Board-approved course.
Reciprocity: New Jersey does have reciprocity agreements with other states; however, the licensure standards of the other state must be equal to or comparable with New Jersey's, and the other state must reciprocate with New Jersey.
Local Requirements: While the Master HVACR Contractor license is statewide, always check with local municipalities for any additional permits, registrations, or specific requirements for work within their jurisdiction.
Displaying License: A Master HVACR contractor must display their name, NJ license number, and "HVACR Contractor" on commercial vehicles and in advertising.
This information has been referenced from the following sites 1, 2
In New Jersey, you must obtain a Master HVACR Contractor license from the New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors (part of the Division of Consumer Affairs) to legally perform any HVACR services and to operate your own contracting business.
In New Jersey, you must obtain a Master HVACR Contractor license from the New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors (part of the Division of Consumer Affairs) to legally perform any HVACR services and to operate your own contracting business.
Age: You must be at least 21 years old.
Education and Work Experience: You must meet one of the following criteria:
Apprenticeship + Journeyperson Experience: Complete a four-year U.S. Department of Labor-approved apprenticeship in HVACR (typically 2,000 hours of on-the-job training and 144 hours of classroom instruction annually) followed by one year of journeyperson experience under a licensed Master HVACR Contractor.
Bachelor's Degree (HVACR): Earn a bachelor's degree in HVACR or a related field from an accredited college or university followed by one year of journeyperson experience under a licensed Master HVACR Contractor.2
Bachelor's Degree (Related Field): Earn a bachelor's degree in a field related to HVACR from an accredited college or university followed by three years of journeyperson experience under a licensed Master HVACR Contractor.
Technical/Trade School + Apprenticeship + Journeyperson Experience: Complete an HVACR program from an accredited technical school, trade school, community college, or county college (which can substitute for up to two years of the apprenticeship), followed by completing the remaining apprenticeship years (at least two years) and one year of journeyperson experience under a licensed Master HVACR Contractor.
Examination: You must pass two examinations:
Master HVACR Trade Exam: Covers electrical knowledge, motors, and controls; piping (refrigeration, hydronic, steam, process); heating and cooling principles, theory, and equipment; refrigerants and refrigeration; fuel and LP gas; combustion air, chimneys, flues, and vents; ducts, ventilation, and exhaust;4 and load calculations. (50 questions, 130 minutes, 70% passing score).
Business and Law Exam: Covers business organization, licensing, estimating and bidding, contract management, project management, risk management, safety, labor law, financial management, tax law, and lien law. (50 questions, 130 minutes, 70% passing score).
EPA Section 608 Certification: Required for handling refrigerants. Know more
Liability Insurance: You must provide proof of liability insurance coverage of at least $500,000.
Surety Bond: You must obtain a $3,000 guarantor bond (surety bond).
Federal Tax Identification Number (EIN): Required for your business.
Meet Basic Requirements: Ensure you are at least 21 years old and hold a high school diploma or GED.
Gain Work Experience/Education: Fulfill one of the detailed education and work experience pathways outlined above. This typically involves documented apprenticeship and/or journeyperson experience under a licensed Master HVACR Contractor.
Obtain EPA Section 608 Certification: Pass the required EPA exam.
Submit Application for Examination: Complete and submit the "Application for HVACR License" to the New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors. Pay the non-refundable application fee (currently $100).
Receive Approval to Test: The Board will review your application. Once approved, you will receive notification of your eligibility to schedule the state examinations.
Schedule and Pass Examinations: Schedule and pass both the Master HVACR Trade Exam and the Business and Law Exam. There are separate fees for each exam (e.g., $50 for Business and Law, $90 for Trade).
Obtain Insurance and Bond: Secure the required $500,000 liability insurance and the $3,000 surety bond.
Pay Licensing Fee: After passing both exams and providing proof of insurance and bond, pay the initial licensing fee (currently $160).
Receive Your License: The New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors will issue your Master HVACR Contractor License.
License Renewal: Licenses expire on June 30 of every even-numbered year. The renewal fee is $160.
Continuing Education: To renew your license, you are required to complete five hours of continuing education during each two-year renewal period at a Board-approved course.
Reciprocity: New Jersey does have reciprocity agreements with other states; however, the licensure standards of the other state must be equal to or comparable with New Jersey's, and the other state must reciprocate with New Jersey.
Local Requirements: While the Master HVACR Contractor license is statewide, always check with local municipalities for any additional permits, registrations, or specific requirements for work within their jurisdiction.
Displaying License: A Master HVACR contractor must display their name, NJ license number, and "HVACR Contractor" on commercial vehicles and in advertising.
This information has been referenced from the following sites 1, 2
In New Jersey, you must obtain a Master HVACR Contractor license from the New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors (part of the Division of Consumer Affairs) to legally perform any HVACR services and to operate your own contracting business.
Age: You must be at least 21 years old.
Education and Work Experience: You must meet one of the following criteria:
Apprenticeship + Journeyperson Experience: Complete a four-year U.S. Department of Labor-approved apprenticeship in HVACR (typically 2,000 hours of on-the-job training and 144 hours of classroom instruction annually) followed by one year of journeyperson experience under a licensed Master HVACR Contractor.
Bachelor's Degree (HVACR): Earn a bachelor's degree in HVACR or a related field from an accredited college or university followed by one year of journeyperson experience under a licensed Master HVACR Contractor.2
Bachelor's Degree (Related Field): Earn a bachelor's degree in a field related to HVACR from an accredited college or university followed by three years of journeyperson experience under a licensed Master HVACR Contractor.
Technical/Trade School + Apprenticeship + Journeyperson Experience: Complete an HVACR program from an accredited technical school, trade school, community college, or county college (which can substitute for up to two years of the apprenticeship), followed by completing the remaining apprenticeship years (at least two years) and one year of journeyperson experience under a licensed Master HVACR Contractor.
Examination: You must pass two examinations:
Master HVACR Trade Exam: Covers electrical knowledge, motors, and controls; piping (refrigeration, hydronic, steam, process); heating and cooling principles, theory, and equipment; refrigerants and refrigeration; fuel and LP gas; combustion air, chimneys, flues, and vents; ducts, ventilation, and exhaust;4 and load calculations. (50 questions, 130 minutes, 70% passing score).
Business and Law Exam: Covers business organization, licensing, estimating and bidding, contract management, project management, risk management, safety, labor law, financial management, tax law, and lien law. (50 questions, 130 minutes, 70% passing score).
EPA Section 608 Certification: Required for handling refrigerants. Know more
Liability Insurance: You must provide proof of liability insurance coverage of at least $500,000.
Surety Bond: You must obtain a $3,000 guarantor bond (surety bond).
Federal Tax Identification Number (EIN): Required for your business.
Meet Basic Requirements: Ensure you are at least 21 years old and hold a high school diploma or GED.
Gain Work Experience/Education: Fulfill one of the detailed education and work experience pathways outlined above. This typically involves documented apprenticeship and/or journeyperson experience under a licensed Master HVACR Contractor.
Obtain EPA Section 608 Certification: Pass the required EPA exam.
Submit Application for Examination: Complete and submit the "Application for HVACR License" to the New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors. Pay the non-refundable application fee (currently $100).
Receive Approval to Test: The Board will review your application. Once approved, you will receive notification of your eligibility to schedule the state examinations.
Schedule and Pass Examinations: Schedule and pass both the Master HVACR Trade Exam and the Business and Law Exam. There are separate fees for each exam (e.g., $50 for Business and Law, $90 for Trade).
Obtain Insurance and Bond: Secure the required $500,000 liability insurance and the $3,000 surety bond.
Pay Licensing Fee: After passing both exams and providing proof of insurance and bond, pay the initial licensing fee (currently $160).
Receive Your License: The New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors will issue your Master HVACR Contractor License.
License Renewal: Licenses expire on June 30 of every even-numbered year. The renewal fee is $160.
Continuing Education: To renew your license, you are required to complete five hours of continuing education during each two-year renewal period at a Board-approved course.
Reciprocity: New Jersey does have reciprocity agreements with other states; however, the licensure standards of the other state must be equal to or comparable with New Jersey's, and the other state must reciprocate with New Jersey.
Local Requirements: While the Master HVACR Contractor license is statewide, always check with local municipalities for any additional permits, registrations, or specific requirements for work within their jurisdiction.
Displaying License: A Master HVACR contractor must display their name, NJ license number, and "HVACR Contractor" on commercial vehicles and in advertising.
This information has been referenced from the following sites 1, 2
