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Florida HVAC License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

Florida has 3 HVAC license classes. Most renew every 2 years. The renewal fee is about $205. Fees change, so check the official site for the exact amount. Continuing education is 14 hours. The details for each class are below.

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Verified dataLast checked Oct 17, 2026, next review due July 2027

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Certified Air Conditioning Contractor (Class A, B, C)

CAC · State license · Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), DBPR

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Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (850) 487-1395
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
14 hours
Show CE rules14 hours per 2-year cycle: 1 hr each of specialized/advanced Florida Building Code module, workplace safety, business practices, workers' compensation, laws and rules; remaining hours any board-approved construction-related topic. Courses must come from a CILB-approved provider; providers report completions electronically to DBPR (within 30 days of completion or before renewal date, whichever is sooner). Licensee cannot renew without CE posted. First renewal: none if licensed <12 months before the deadline; 7 hours if licensed 12-24 months. Inactive licenses owe no CE, but reactivation requires 14 hours for the cycle preceding reactivation (Rule 61G4-18.001).
Deadline rule
Expires August 31 of every even-numbered year (next: Aug 31, 2028; the Aug 31, 2026 deadline has passed). DBPR extends the deadline to the next business day when Aug 31 falls on a weekend/holiday (e.g., 2024 deadline was extended to Sep 3). Renewal window opens 90-120 days before expiration (notice by email).
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Grace period
No grace period: license is delinquent the day after Aug 31 and may not be used for contracting until renewed/reactivated (s. 489.116). Delinquent status lasts through the next licensure cycle.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $205
Late fee
Show the details (amounts are approximate)About $25 delinquency fee added to the renewal fee (Rule 61G4-12.009(11); s. 455.271(7), F.S.). Renewing after the deadline costs about $25 more than on time (for example, an individual active renewal goes from about $205 to $230).
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)Delinquent licenses can be renewed (active or inactive) with the late fee until the end of the following 2-year cycle; if not, the license becomes null and void and the person must reapply as a new applicant (certified: retake exam; s. 489.116(4)-(5)). DBPR may reinstate a null-and-void license at its discretion for illness or economic hardship (s. 455.271(6)(b)); reinstatement application fee about $100 per Rule 61G4-12.009(14). Inactive-to-active requires 14 CE hours for the preceding cycle plus reactivation fee (FAQ states about $250 outside a renewal period).

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond
Not required
Insurance
Public liability and property damage insurance required while active (attested by affidavit at renewal; random audits, certificate holder = DBPR/CILB). Minimum $100,000 liability / $25,000 property damage (Rule 61G4-15.003). Workers' compensation coverage or exemption required (ch. 440). No statewide surety bond required to hold the license. Only a designated Financially Responsible Officer (FRO) must post a $100,000 bond/irrevocable letter of credit (per DBPR FAQ); applicants with FICO <660 must complete a 14-hour financial responsibility course or post bond/net-worth alternatives at initial licensing only.
Reciprocity
No state reciprocity agreements listed by CILB for this category (CILB reciprocity list covers only General/Building/Residential for LA, NC, MS). Endorsement by examination equivalency or 10 years of out-of-state licensure may be possible under s. 489.115(3) (case-by-case board review).
Notes

Fee: $205 individual renewal ($200 per Rule 61G4-12.009(3)(a) + $5 unlicensed-activity fee) plus $50 per qualified business entity (so $255 with one business). Inactive renewal fee is lower ($50 per rule). DBPR sometimes applies a one-time fee reduction to a renewal cycle (50% in 2024 for certified and 2025 for registered licenses), so confirm the amount on the online renewal screen. Class A unlimited; Class B up to 25 tons cooling/500,000 BTU heating per system; Class C service/maintenance only. Statewide scope. Same 14-hour CE and $205 fee for all classes.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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Certified Mechanical Contractor

CMC · State license · Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), DBPR

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Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (850) 487-1395
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
14 hours
Show CE rules14 hours per 2-year cycle: 1 hr each of specialized/advanced Florida Building Code module, workplace safety, business practices, workers' compensation, laws and rules; remaining hours any board-approved construction-related topic. Courses must come from a CILB-approved provider; providers report completions electronically to DBPR (within 30 days of completion or before renewal date, whichever is sooner). Licensee cannot renew without CE posted. First renewal: none if licensed <12 months before the deadline; 7 hours if licensed 12-24 months. Inactive licenses owe no CE, but reactivation requires 14 hours for the cycle preceding reactivation (Rule 61G4-18.001).
Deadline rule
Expires August 31 of every even-numbered year (next: Aug 31, 2028; the Aug 31, 2026 deadline has passed). DBPR extends the deadline to the next business day when Aug 31 falls on a weekend/holiday (e.g., 2024 deadline was extended to Sep 3). Renewal window opens 90-120 days before expiration (notice by email).
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
No grace period: license is delinquent the day after Aug 31 and may not be used for contracting until renewed/reactivated (s. 489.116). Delinquent status lasts through the next licensure cycle.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $205
Late fee
Show the details (amounts are approximate)About $25 delinquency fee added to the renewal fee (Rule 61G4-12.009(11); s. 455.271(7), F.S.). Renewing after the deadline costs about $25 more than on time (for example, an individual active renewal goes from about $205 to $230).
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)Delinquent licenses can be renewed (active or inactive) with the late fee until the end of the following 2-year cycle; if not, the license becomes null and void and the person must reapply as a new applicant (certified: retake exam; s. 489.116(4)-(5)). DBPR may reinstate a null-and-void license at its discretion for illness or economic hardship (s. 455.271(6)(b)); reinstatement application fee about $100 per Rule 61G4-12.009(14). Inactive-to-active requires 14 CE hours for the preceding cycle plus reactivation fee (FAQ states about $250 outside a renewal period).

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond
Not required
Insurance
Public liability and property damage insurance required while active (attested by affidavit at renewal; random audits, certificate holder = DBPR/CILB). Minimum $100,000 liability / $25,000 property damage (Rule 61G4-15.003). Workers' compensation coverage or exemption required (ch. 440). No statewide surety bond required to hold the license. Only a designated Financially Responsible Officer (FRO) must post a $100,000 bond/irrevocable letter of credit (per DBPR FAQ); applicants with FICO <660 must complete a 14-hour financial responsibility course or post bond/net-worth alternatives at initial licensing only.
Reciprocity
No state reciprocity agreements listed by CILB for this category (CILB reciprocity list covers only General/Building/Residential for LA, NC, MS). Endorsement by examination equivalency or 10 years of out-of-state licensure may be possible under s. 489.115(3) (case-by-case board review).
Notes

Fee: $205 individual renewal ($200 per Rule 61G4-12.009(3)(a) + $5 unlicensed-activity fee) plus $50 per qualified business entity (so $255 with one business). Inactive renewal fee is lower ($50 per rule). DBPR sometimes applies a one-time fee reduction to a renewal cycle (50% in 2024 for certified and 2025 for registered licenses), so confirm the amount on the online renewal screen. Mechanical contractors may also perform HVAC work (unlimited scope incl. A/C, piping, refrigeration); renewal identical to CAC. A registered mechanical contractor (RM) renews Aug 31 of odd years.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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Registered Air Conditioning Contractor (Class A, B, C)

RA · State license · Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), DBPR

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (850) 487-1395
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
14 hours
Show CE rules14 hours per 2-year cycle: 1 hr each of specialized/advanced Florida Building Code module, workplace safety, business practices, workers' compensation, laws and rules; remaining hours any board-approved construction-related topic. Courses must come from a CILB-approved provider; providers report completions electronically to DBPR (within 30 days of completion or before renewal date, whichever is sooner). Licensee cannot renew without CE posted. First renewal: none if licensed <12 months before the deadline; 7 hours if licensed 12-24 months. Inactive licenses owe no CE, but reactivation requires 14 hours for the cycle preceding reactivation (Rule 61G4-18.001).
Deadline rule
Expires August 31 of every odd-numbered year (next: Aug 31, 2027). DBPR extends the deadline to the next business day when Aug 31 falls on a weekend/holiday (e.g., 2025 deadline was extended to Sep 2). Renewal window opens 90-120 days before expiration (notice by email).
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
No grace period: license is delinquent the day after Aug 31 and may not be used for contracting until renewed/reactivated (s. 489.116). Delinquent status lasts through the next licensure cycle.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $205
Late fee
Show the details (amounts are approximate)About $25 delinquency fee added to the renewal fee (Rule 61G4-12.009(11); s. 455.271(7), F.S.). Renewing after the deadline costs about $25 more than on time (for example, an individual active renewal goes from about $205 to $230).
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)Delinquent licenses can be renewed (active or inactive) with the late fee until the end of the following 2-year cycle; if not, the license becomes null and void and the person must reapply as a new applicant (certified: retake exam; s. 489.116(4)-(5)). DBPR may reinstate a null-and-void license at its discretion for illness or economic hardship (s. 455.271(6)(b)); reinstatement application fee about $100 per Rule 61G4-12.009(14). Inactive-to-active requires 14 CE hours for the preceding cycle plus reactivation fee (FAQ states about $250 outside a renewal period).

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond
Not required
Insurance
Public liability and property damage insurance required while active (attested by affidavit at renewal; random audits, certificate holder = DBPR/CILB). Minimum $100,000 liability / $25,000 property damage (Rule 61G4-15.003). Workers' compensation coverage or exemption required (ch. 440). No statewide surety bond required to hold the license. Only a designated Financially Responsible Officer (FRO) must post a $100,000 bond/irrevocable letter of credit (per DBPR FAQ); applicants with FICO <660 must complete a 14-hour financial responsibility course or post bond/net-worth alternatives at initial licensing only.
Reciprocity
No state reciprocity agreements listed by CILB for this category (CILB reciprocity list covers only General/Building/Residential for LA, NC, MS). Endorsement by examination equivalency or 10 years of out-of-state licensure may be possible under s. 489.115(3) (case-by-case board review).
Notes

Fee: $205 individual renewal ($200 per Rule 61G4-12.009(3)(a) + $5 unlicensed-activity fee) plus $50 per qualified business entity (so $255 with one business). Inactive renewal fee is lower ($50 per rule). DBPR sometimes applies a one-time fee reduction to a renewal cycle (50% in 2024 for certified and 2025 for registered licenses), so confirm the amount on the online renewal screen. Registered with the state on the basis of a local license. Registered licenses are tied to a local jurisdiction's competency license; the registrant must keep the local license/renewal current (local renewal dates are not synchronized with DBPR's Aug 31 odd-year deadline) and may work only where locally licensed. s. 489.117 limits new registrations.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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The hours, required topics, approved providers and reporting rules for each license are on the Florida HVAC continuing education page.

How to renew

  1. 1Check your Certified Air Conditioning Contractor (Class A, B, C) deadline: Expires August 31 of every even-numbered year (next: Aug 31, 2028; the Aug 31, 2026 deadline has passed). DBPR extends the deadline to the next business day when Aug 31 falls on a weekend/holiday (e.g., 2024 deadline was extended to Sep 3). Renewal window opens 90-120 days before expiration (notice by email).
  2. 2Complete 14 continuing education hours before renewing. 14 hours per 2-year cycle: 1 hr each of specialized/advanced Florida Building Code module, workplace safety, business practices, workers' compensation, laws and rules; remaining hours any board-approved construction-related topic. Courses must come from a CILB-approved provider; providers report completions electronically to DBPR (within 30 days of completion or before renewal date, whichever is sooner). Licensee cannot renew without CE posted. First renewal: none if licensed <12 months before the deadline; 7 hours if licensed 12-24 months. Inactive licenses owe no CE, but reactivation requires 14 hours for the cycle preceding reactivation (Rule 61G4-18.001).
  3. 3Confirm your insurance meet the board requirements and are not expiring.
  4. 4Renew online at https://www.myfloridalicense.com/datamart/loginFLDBPR.do
  5. 5Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $205, but fees change.
  6. 6If you miss the deadline: About $25 delinquency fee added to the renewal fee (Rule 61G4-12.009(11); s. 455.271(7), F.S.). Renewing after the deadline costs about $25 more than on time (for example, an individual active renewal goes from about $205 to $230).
  7. 7Check your Certified Mechanical Contractor deadline: Expires August 31 of every even-numbered year (next: Aug 31, 2028; the Aug 31, 2026 deadline has passed). DBPR extends the deadline to the next business day when Aug 31 falls on a weekend/holiday (e.g., 2024 deadline was extended to Sep 3). Renewal window opens 90-120 days before expiration (notice by email).
  8. 8Check your Registered Air Conditioning Contractor (Class A, B, C) deadline: Expires August 31 of every odd-numbered year (next: Aug 31, 2027). DBPR extends the deadline to the next business day when Aug 31 falls on a weekend/holiday (e.g., 2025 deadline was extended to Sep 2). Renewal window opens 90-120 days before expiration (notice by email).

Florida HVAC renewal questions

Answers come from the records above. Informational: verify with the issuing board.

When does a Florida HVAC license expire?

Certified Air Conditioning Contractor (Class A, B, C): renews every 2 years. Expires August 31 of every even-numbered year (next: Aug 31, 2028; the Aug 31, 2026 deadline has passed). DBPR extends the deadline to the next business day when Aug 31 falls on a weekend/holiday (e.g., 2024 deadline was extended to Sep 3). Renewal window opens 90-120 days before expiration (notice by email). Certified Mechanical Contractor: renews every 2 years. Expires August 31 of every even-numbered year (next: Aug 31, 2028; the Aug 31, 2026 deadline has passed). DBPR extends the deadline to the next business day when Aug 31 falls on a weekend/holiday (e.g., 2024 deadline was extended to Sep 3). Renewal window opens 90-120 days before expiration (notice by email). Registered Air Conditioning Contractor (Class A, B, C): renews every 2 years. Expires August 31 of every odd-numbered year (next: Aug 31, 2027). DBPR extends the deadline to the next business day when Aug 31 falls on a weekend/holiday (e.g., 2025 deadline was extended to Sep 2). Renewal window opens 90-120 days before expiration (notice by email). Check with Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), DBPR before you rely on it.

How many CE hours does a Florida HVAC license need?

Certified Air Conditioning Contractor (Class A, B, C): 14 hours per renewal. Certified Mechanical Contractor: 14 hours per renewal. Registered Air Conditioning Contractor (Class A, B, C): 14 hours per renewal. Check with Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), DBPR before you rely on it.

Is there a grace period for a Florida HVAC license?

No grace period: license is delinquent the day after Aug 31 and may not be used for contracting until renewed/reactivated (s. 489.116). Delinquent status lasts through the next licensure cycle. Check with Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), DBPR before you rely on it.

How much does it cost to renew a Florida HVAC license?

Certified Air Conditioning Contractor (Class A, B, C): About $205. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if a Florida HVAC license expires?

About $25 delinquency fee added to the renewal fee (Rule 61G4-12.009(11); s. 455.271(7), F.S.). Renewing after the deadline costs about $25 more than on time (for example, an individual active renewal goes from about $205 to $230). Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Does Florida accept HVAC licenses from other states?

No state reciprocity agreements listed by CILB for this category (CILB reciprocity list covers only General/Building/Residential for LA, NC, MS). Endorsement by examination equivalency or 10 years of out-of-state licensure may be possible under s. 489.115(3) (case-by-case board review). Check with Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), DBPR before you rely on it.

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Spot something out of date?

Informational only. Check it with the issuing board. Licensing rules, deadlines and CE requirements change, fee amounts are approximate, and this page can be out of date. It is not legal advice, and we are not affiliated with any state board. Read the disclaimer.

This information is here to help you plan, not to replace the board. Fee amounts are approximate and may be out of date. Deadlines and continuing education rules change too, sometimes without much notice. Always confirm with your licensing board and its official site before you rely on a date or an amount. This is not legal advice.

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