Maryland HVAC License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

Maryland has 4 HVAC license classes. Most renew every 2 years. Renewal fees are about $25 to $95, depending on the class. Fees change, so check the official site for the exact amount. The details for each class are below.

Full rule details

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

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Journeyman HVACR (and Journeyman Restricted)

Journeyman · State license · State Board of HVACR Contractors (Maryland Dept. of Labor, DOPL)

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Renew on the official site 410-230-6196

Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Continuing education: Not required
Deadline rule: 2-year term. By statute a license expires on the first October 1 in an odd-numbered year after its effective date unless the Secretary staggers expiration dates; check the expiration date on your license and renewal notice (sent about one month or more before expiration).

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Grace period: No grace period: an expired license may not be used. It can be restored within 4 years after expiration on payment of the renewal/reinstatement fee (effective Oct 1, 2025; previously 90 days).

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $25
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
State law sets no late fee. Restoring an expired license requires payment of the renewal fee or a reinstatement fee set by the Board; the Board fee page lists no reinstatement fee.
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Apply within 4 years after expiration to restore (pay renewal or reinstatement fee, show insurance proof). After 4 years the Board may require the full initial application process; master and journeyman licensees expired 4 years or more must generally retake the exam (exceptions for military deployment or a medical condition).

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: Not required
Reciprocity: Board has reciprocal agreements with Delaware and Virginia (active license in good standing, equivalent MD license, requirements at least equivalent). A Maryland license is required even for out-of-state contractors with no MD office.

Notes

$25 (journeyman restricted $25 per area). Individuals working under a master; no insurance requirement for journeyman. Apprentice ($12) skipped.

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Limited HVACR Contractor

Limited · State license · State Board of HVACR Contractors (Maryland Dept. of Labor, DOPL)

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Renew on the official site 410-230-6196

Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Continuing education: Not required
Deadline rule: 2-year term. By statute a license expires on the first October 1 in an odd-numbered year after its effective date unless the Secretary staggers expiration dates; check the expiration date on your license and renewal notice (sent about one month or more before expiration).

Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance

Grace period: No grace period: an expired license may not be used. It can be restored within 4 years after expiration on payment of the renewal/reinstatement fee (effective Oct 1, 2025; previously 90 days).

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $95
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
State law sets no late fee. Restoring an expired license requires payment of the renewal fee or a reinstatement fee set by the Board; the Board fee page lists no reinstatement fee.
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Apply within 4 years after expiration to restore (pay renewal or reinstatement fee, show insurance proof). After 4 years the Board may require the full initial application process; master and journeyman licensees expired 4 years or more must generally retake the exam (exceptions for military deployment or a medical condition).

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: Master, master restricted and limited contractors who sign/approve contracts must carry general liability >= $300,000 and property damage >= $100,000 (combined >= $400,000); Board must be named certificate holder. Proof of insurance is required at renewal (9A-309); entering contracts uninsured is a misdemeanor (fine up to $1,000 / 6 months). Inactive renewal does not require insurance proof.
Reciprocity: Board has reciprocal agreements with Delaware and Virginia (active license in good standing, equivalent MD license, requirements at least equivalent). A Maryland license is required even for out-of-state contractors with no MD office.

Notes

Fee schedule lists Limited at $94.50. Scope of limited license not read on an official page.

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Master HVACR Contractor

Master · State license · State Board of HVACR Contractors (Maryland Dept. of Labor, DOPL)

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Renew on the official site 410-230-6196

Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Continuing education: Not required
Deadline rule: 2-year term. By statute a license expires on the first October 1 in an odd-numbered year after its effective date unless the Secretary staggers expiration dates; check the expiration date on your license and renewal notice (sent about one month or more before expiration).

Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance

Grace period: No grace period: an expired license may not be used. It can be restored within 4 years after expiration on payment of the renewal/reinstatement fee (effective Oct 1, 2025; previously 90 days).

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $95
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
State law sets no late fee. Restoring an expired license requires payment of the renewal fee or a reinstatement fee set by the Board; the Board fee page lists no reinstatement fee.
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Apply within 4 years after expiration to restore (pay renewal or reinstatement fee, show insurance proof). After 4 years the Board may require the full initial application process; master and journeyman licensees expired 4 years or more must generally retake the exam (exceptions for military deployment or a medical condition).

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: Master, master restricted and limited contractors who sign/approve contracts must carry general liability >= $300,000 and property damage >= $100,000 (combined >= $400,000); Board must be named certificate holder. Proof of insurance is required at renewal (9A-309); entering contracts uninsured is a misdemeanor (fine up to $1,000 / 6 months). Inactive renewal does not require insurance proof.
Reciprocity: Board has reciprocal agreements with Delaware and Virginia (active license in good standing, equivalent MD license, requirements at least equivalent). A Maryland license is required even for out-of-state contractors with no MD office.

Notes

Fee page (effective July 1, 2025) lists a single fee schedule ($94.50 Master) that applies to original and renewal licenses (COMAR 09.15.01.03). Inactive license $31.50. A master can pull permits and sign contracts for all HVACR work; EPA Section 608 certification is federal.

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Master Restricted HVACR Contractor

Master Restricted · State license · State Board of HVACR Contractors (Maryland Dept. of Labor, DOPL)

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Renew on the official site 410-230-6196

Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Continuing education: Not required
Deadline rule: 2-year term. By statute a license expires on the first October 1 in an odd-numbered year after its effective date unless the Secretary staggers expiration dates; check the expiration date on your license and renewal notice (sent about one month or more before expiration).

Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance

Grace period: No grace period: an expired license may not be used. It can be restored within 4 years after expiration on payment of the renewal/reinstatement fee (effective Oct 1, 2025; previously 90 days).

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $32
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
State law sets no late fee. Restoring an expired license requires payment of the renewal fee or a reinstatement fee set by the Board; the Board fee page lists no reinstatement fee.
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Apply within 4 years after expiration to restore (pay renewal or reinstatement fee, show insurance proof). After 4 years the Board may require the full initial application process; master and journeyman licensees expired 4 years or more must generally retake the exam (exceptions for military deployment or a medical condition).

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: Master, master restricted and limited contractors who sign/approve contracts must carry general liability >= $300,000 and property damage >= $100,000 (combined >= $400,000); Board must be named certificate holder. Proof of insurance is required at renewal (9A-309); entering contracts uninsured is a misdemeanor (fine up to $1,000 / 6 months). Inactive renewal does not require insurance proof.
Reciprocity: Board has reciprocal agreements with Delaware and Virginia (active license in good standing, equivalent MD license, requirements at least equivalent). A Maryland license is required even for out-of-state contractors with no MD office.

Notes

$31.50 per area licensed (1-4 combinations of expertise); assessment capped once licensee qualifies in three areas. Single fee schedule not split between original/renewal.

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How to renew

1Check your Journeyman HVACR (and Journeyman Restricted) deadline: 2-year term. By statute a license expires on the first October 1 in an odd-numbered year after its effective date unless the Secretary staggers expiration dates; check the expiration date on your license and renewal notice (sent about one month or more before expiration).
2Renew online at https://www.dllr.state.md.us/cgi-bin/ElectronicLicensing/HVAC/HVACrenew1.cgi
3Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $25, but fees change.
4If you miss the deadline: State law sets no late fee. Restoring an expired license requires payment of the renewal fee or a reinstatement fee set by the Board; the Board fee page lists no reinstatement fee.
5Check your Limited HVACR Contractor deadline: 2-year term. By statute a license expires on the first October 1 in an odd-numbered year after its effective date unless the Secretary staggers expiration dates; check the expiration date on your license and renewal notice (sent about one month or more before expiration).
6Confirm your insurance meet the board requirements and are not expiring.
7Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $95, but fees change.
8Check your Master HVACR Contractor deadline: 2-year term. By statute a license expires on the first October 1 in an odd-numbered year after its effective date unless the Secretary staggers expiration dates; check the expiration date on your license and renewal notice (sent about one month or more before expiration).
9Check your Master Restricted HVACR Contractor deadline: 2-year term. By statute a license expires on the first October 1 in an odd-numbered year after its effective date unless the Secretary staggers expiration dates; check the expiration date on your license and renewal notice (sent about one month or more before expiration).
10Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $32, but fees change.

Maryland HVAC renewal questions

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

When does a Maryland HVAC license expire?

Journeyman HVACR (and Journeyman Restricted): renews every 2 years. 2-year term. By statute a license expires on the first October 1 in an odd-numbered year after its effective date unless the Secretary staggers expiration dates; check the expiration date on your license and renewal notice (sent about one month or more before expiration). Limited HVACR Contractor: renews every 2 years. 2-year term. By statute a license expires on the first October 1 in an odd-numbered year after its effective date unless the Secretary staggers expiration dates; check the expiration date on your license and renewal notice (sent about one month or more before expiration). Master HVACR Contractor: renews every 2 years. 2-year term. By statute a license expires on the first October 1 in an odd-numbered year after its effective date unless the Secretary staggers expiration dates; check the expiration date on your license and renewal notice (sent about one month or more before expiration). Check with State Board of HVACR Contractors (Maryland Dept. of Labor, DOPL) before you rely on it.

How many CE hours does a Maryland HVAC license need?

Journeyman HVACR (and Journeyman Restricted): no CE required. Limited HVACR Contractor: no CE required. Master HVACR Contractor: no CE required. Check with State Board of HVACR Contractors (Maryland Dept. of Labor, DOPL) before you rely on it.

Is there a grace period for a Maryland HVAC license?

No grace period: an expired license may not be used. It can be restored within 4 years after expiration on payment of the renewal/reinstatement fee (effective Oct 1, 2025; previously 90 days). Check with State Board of HVACR Contractors (Maryland Dept. of Labor, DOPL) before you rely on it.

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

Journeyman HVACR (and Journeyman Restricted): About $25. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if a Maryland HVAC license expires?

State law sets no late fee. Restoring an expired license requires payment of the renewal fee or a reinstatement fee set by the Board; the Board fee page lists no reinstatement fee. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Does Maryland accept HVAC licenses from other states?

Board has reciprocal agreements with Delaware and Virginia (active license in good standing, equivalent MD license, requirements at least equivalent). A Maryland license is required even for out-of-state contractors with no MD office. Check with State Board of HVACR Contractors (Maryland Dept. of Labor, DOPL) 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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