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New Jersey HVAC Contractor License Requirements [2026]

Requirements, fees, and steps to get your hvac contractor license in New Jersey. Last updated 2025-01-01. Source

State License
Required
Application Fee
$110
Bond Required
$5,000 surety bond
License Details
License Name HVAC Contractor License
Issuing Authority New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs
Exam Required Yes
Exam Type Master HVACR Exam
Bond Amount $5,000 surety bond
GL Insurance $500,000 GL per occurrence
Workers Comp Required if employees
Initial Fee $110
Renewal Fee $55
Renewal Period Biennial
CE Required yes
CE Hours 24
Reciprocity States None listed
Experience Required 3
Financial Requirement None
Note: EPA 608 required federally for refrigerant handling. New Jersey requires a Master HVACR Contractor license. 3 years experience + exam. EPA 608 mandatory. $5,000 bond. 24 CE hours per biennial renewal.

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