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How to get a HVAC technician license in Idaho

Requirements, license levels, and the issuing authority — sourced from Idaho's official board.

HVAC licensing sits with DOPL's HVAC Board (not the old Division of Building Safety). EPA 608 required for refrigerants.

Issuing authority: Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL), HVAC Board.. Official page: https://dopl.idaho.gov/hvac/

License levels in Idaho

Idaho HVAC technician licensing at a glance

RequirementsState licenses every level. Journeyman: completion of a registered HVAC apprenticeship plus passing exam. Contractor: at least 2 years of experience as an HVAC journeyman plus a compliance bond of at least $2,000. Application fee $35.
ReciprocityNot specified on the official page reviewed.
RenewalApprentice: 1 year. Journeyman and Contractor: 3 years. Specialty Apprentice: 2 years. Specialty Journeyman/Contractor: 3 years.
NotesHVAC licensing sits with DOPL's HVAC Board (not the old Division of Building Safety). EPA 608 required for refrigerants.

Questions

Do you need a license to work as a HVAC technician in Idaho?
HVAC licensing sits with DOPL's HVAC Board (not the old Division of Building Safety). EPA 608 required for refrigerants.
What HVAC technician license levels does Idaho have?
The levels are Apprentice, Journeyman, Contractor, Specialty Apprentice/Journeyman/Contractor, Limited Heating Specialty Apprentice/Journeyman/Contractor.
How do you get licensed as a HVAC technician in Idaho?
State licenses every level. Journeyman: completion of a registered HVAC apprenticeship plus passing exam. Contractor: at least 2 years of experience as an HVAC journeyman plus a compliance bond of at least $2,000. Application fee $35.
Does Idaho have HVAC technician license reciprocity?
Not specified on the official page reviewed.

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