How much does a HVAC Contractor license cost in Georgia?
The Georgia HVAC Contractor license fee is $110, paid to GA SOS — Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Conditioned Air Contractors. Exam fees, the bond premium and insurance are charged separately.
What the state charges
| License fee | $110 |
|---|---|
| Paid to | GA SOS — Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Conditioned Air Contractors |
| Exam | PSI exam after Board approval; Class 1 restricted (<=175,000 BTU heating / 60,000 BTU cooling) / Class 2 unrestricted |
| Bond | Not required |
| Renewal | Every 2 year(s) |
Fee breakdown and fine print
GA Code §43-14. Notarized application with $110 fee; reinstatement $310. EPA 608 Type II or higher required by board. Renewal by Nov 30 of ODD years (unlike electrical/plumbing).
What else you pay before the first job
The licence fee is the smallest line item for most people starting out. These are charged by private providers, not by GA SOS — Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Conditioned Air Contractors, and prices vary — so we link the options rather than quote a number we cannot source.
General liability insurance
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- How much does a HVAC Contractor license cost in Georgia?
- The state license fee is $110, paid to GA SOS — Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Conditioned Air Contractors. GA Code §43-14. Notarized application with $110 fee; reinstatement $310. EPA 608 Type II or higher required by board. Renewal by Nov 30 of ODD years (unlike electrical/plumbing).
- What other costs are there beyond the license fee?
- Beyond the state fee you should budget for the exam, general liability insurance, forming your business entity, and the truck and tools you need to take the first job. Those are billed by separate providers, not the licensing board.
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Every figure is sourced to the official state board and may change — confirm before acting. Information to help you launch, not legal advice.