HVAC license requirements in New Jersey
The New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors issues HVAC licenses in New Jersey. Here's what each license level takes, from the official rules.
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New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors
Official siteRequirements checked October 21, 2026
License levels
One license level covers this work.
- 1
Master HVACR Contractor
Five years in the HVACR contracting business, with at least four in an approved apprenticeship or training program and at least one as an HVACR journeyperson.
Official source
Rules, fees and exam schedules change. Confirm the details with the New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors before you apply.
HVAC technicians in New Jersey
From the Bureau of Labor Statistics. See a city for local wages and contractor counts.
- HVAC technicians employed
- 10,330
- Median hourly wage
- $35.79
HVAC market data by city
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HVAC licensing in New Jersey: common questions
Who issues HVAC licenses in New Jersey?
The New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors. The license levels and what each takes are listed above, with a link to the official source for each.
What does the Master HVACR Contractor license take in New Jersey?
Five years in the HVACR contracting business, with at least four in an approved apprenticeship or training program and at least one as an HVACR journeyperson.
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