Georgia HVAC Contractor license reciprocity
Georgia does not offer a reciprocity route for the HVAC Contractor license. None — not offered at this time (Board FAQ) You apply to GA SOS — Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Conditioned Air Contractors as a new applicant.
What reciprocity actually gets you
Reciprocity is not a licence transfer. Where Georgia grants it, the effect is usually that GA SOS — Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Conditioned Air Contractors waives part of the examination for someone already licensed and in good standing elsewhere. You still submit a Georgia application, and the state's other conditions still apply.
What still applies in Georgia
| Issuing board | GA SOS — Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Conditioned Air Contractors |
|---|---|
| Experience | EPA 608 Type II+ certification, Manuals J&D course, 3 references, education verification; Class 2 adds Manuals N&Q (or Carrier Design 1-3); years threshold not published |
| Exam | PSI exam after Board approval; Class 1 restricted (<=175,000 BTU heating / 60,000 BTU cooling) / Class 2 unrestricted |
| Bond | Not required |
| Reciprocity | None — not offered at this time (Board FAQ) |
Frequently asked questions
- Does Georgia have hvac contractor license reciprocity with other states?
- None — not offered at this time (Board FAQ)
- Can you transfer a hvac contractor license to Georgia?
- No transfer route is published for this license. You would apply to GA SOS — Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Conditioned Air Contractors as a new applicant and meet the Georgia requirements in full.
- What experience does Georgia require either way?
- EPA 608 Type II+ certification, Manuals J&D course, 3 references, education verification; Class 2 adds Manuals N&Q (or Carrier Design 1-3); years threshold not published
- Which exam would you still have to sit?
- PSI exam after Board approval; Class 1 restricted (<=175,000 BTU heating / 60,000 BTU cooling) / Class 2 unrestricted
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Reciprocity agreements change and are applied case by case — confirm your specific situation with GA SOS — Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Conditioned Air Contractors before relying on it. Information to help you launch, not legal advice.