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Massachusetts HVAC License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

Massachusetts has 4 HVAC license classes. Most renew every 2 years. Renewal fees are about $50 to $100, depending on the class. Fees change, so check the official site for the exact amount. 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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Master Sheet Metal Worker (ductwork/ventilation)

M-1 / M-2 · State license · Board of Examiners of Sheet Metal Workers (Division of Occupational Licensure)

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Renew on the official site
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
Not required
Deadline rule
Biennial; expires on the 28th day of the licensee's birth month, renewals on the same anniversary (271 CMR 3.02; Division fee table).
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Grace period
None.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $100
Late fee
About $57 late renewal fee in addition to the renewal fee (Division fee table).
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)Within 2 years of expiration: current period fee + one late fee + all required CE; after 2 years: re-issuance with current requirements, application fees and exam (271 CMR 3.02).

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
Not published, check with the board
Notes

Renewal fees: Master $100, Journeyperson $80, Business license $225 (biennial, renews on the issue date anniversary). A sheet metal license is required for HVAC duct and ventilation fabrication and installation. Late renewal fee $57.

Confidence: MediumMostly confirmed from official pages, some details are older or partly confirmedLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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Oil Burner Technician

Oil Burner Technician · State license

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official site

We did not find online renewal for this license, so the link may open the board site.

Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
Not required
Deadline rule
Biennial; the certificate expires on the licensee's birthday (in even or odd years, matching the first expiration) under M.G.L. c.148, s.10D. The Department of Fire Services mails a renewal application 60 days before expiration; the complete application and fee are due 30 days before expiration.
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Grace period
None: a certificate not renewed by its expiration date becomes void, so stop work until it is renewed.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $50
Late fee
Check the official site for the fee.
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)M.G.L. c.148, s.10D says a void license can be reinstated only by re-examination after one year, but another sentence allows renewal within two years of expiration without exam. Ask the Department of Fire Services (978-567-3780) which applies.

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
Not published, check with the board
Notes

Technician renewal $50 biennial; apprentice renewal $20; original technician license $75. Mail renewals to Boiler and Pressure Vessel Program, Department of Fire Services, P.O. Box 1025, Stow, MA 01775; the exam application form is not used for renewal. A certificate of competency is required to alter, repair or install oil-burning equipment; apprentices work under a licensed technician.

Confidence: MediumMostly confirmed from official pages, some details are older or partly confirmedLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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Refrigeration Contractor

Refrigeration Contractor · State license · Bureau of Pipefitters, Refrigeration Technicians and Sprinkler Fitters (OPSI)

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Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (617) 727-3200
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
Not required
Deadline rule
Biennial. The license expires on the licensee's birthday every two years: in even years if the license first expired in an even year, in odd years if it first expired in an odd year (M.G.L. c.146, s.85). Renewal notices with an online renewal code are emailed and mailed 60 days before expiration.
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Grace period
Not published, check with the board

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $75
Late fee
Check the official site for the fee.

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
Not published, check with the board
Notes

Refrigeration Contractor (master level) renewal $75 biennial. Contractors with a regular place of business must show the license number on commercial vehicles, offers, invoices, drawings and stationery (528 CMR 11.03). Refrigeration and air-conditioning work is licensed by trade (refrigeration, oil burner, sheet metal, pipefitter), not by a single statewide HVAC license. EPA Section 608 is federal. Sprinkler fitter contractors need $500,000 completed-operations insurance (not a refrigeration requirement).

Confidence: MediumMostly confirmed from official pages, some details are older or partly confirmedLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (3)

Refrigeration Technician

Refrigeration Technician · State license · Bureau of Pipefitters, Refrigeration Technicians and Sprinkler Fitters (OPSI)

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Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (617) 727-3200
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
Not required
Deadline rule
Biennial. The license expires on the licensee's birthday every two years: in even years if the license first expired in an even year, in odd years if it first expired in an odd year (M.G.L. c.146, s.85). Renewal notices with an online renewal code are emailed and mailed 60 days before expiration.
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
Not published, check with the board

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $50
Late fee
Check the official site for the fee.

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
Not published, check with the board
Notes

Refrigeration and air-conditioning work is licensed by trade (refrigeration, oil burner, sheet metal, pipefitter), not by a single statewide HVAC license. Bureau renewal fees: Journeyman/Technician $50, Master/Contractor $75, Apprentice $20, each biennial. Apprentice licenses are limited to two renewals unless the Bureau approves more. EPA Section 608 certification is federal and a prerequisite for the journeyman exam.

Confidence: MediumMostly confirmed from official pages, some details are older or partly confirmedLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (3)

How to renew

  1. 1Check your Master Sheet Metal Worker (ductwork/ventilation) deadline: Biennial; expires on the 28th day of the licensee's birth month, renewals on the same anniversary (271 CMR 3.02; Division fee table).
  2. 2Renew online at https://www.mass.gov/lists/statutes-and-regulations-for-sheet-metal-workers
  3. 3Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $100, but fees change.
  4. 4If you miss the deadline: About $57 late renewal fee in addition to the renewal fee (Division fee table).
  5. 5Check your Oil Burner Technician deadline: Biennial; the certificate expires on the licensee's birthday (in even or odd years, matching the first expiration) under M.G.L. c.148, s.10D. The Department of Fire Services mails a renewal application 60 days before expiration; the complete application and fee are due 30 days before expiration.
  6. 6Renewal information: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-an-oil-burner-technician-or-apprentice-certificate
  7. 7Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $50, but fees change.
  8. 8Check your Refrigeration Contractor deadline: Biennial. The license expires on the licensee's birthday every two years: in even years if the license first expired in an even year, in odd years if it first expired in an odd year (M.G.L. c.146, s.85). Renewal notices with an online renewal code are emailed and mailed 60 days before expiration.
  9. 9Renew online at https://www.mass.gov/how-to/renew-your-pipefitter-refrigeration-technician-or-sprinkler-fitter-license
  10. 10Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $75, but fees change.
  11. 11Check your Refrigeration Technician deadline: Biennial. The license expires on the licensee's birthday every two years: in even years if the license first expired in an even year, in odd years if it first expired in an odd year (M.G.L. c.146, s.85). Renewal notices with an online renewal code are emailed and mailed 60 days before expiration.

Massachusetts HVAC renewal questions

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

When does a Massachusetts HVAC license expire?

Master Sheet Metal Worker (ductwork/ventilation): renews every 2 years. Biennial; expires on the 28th day of the licensee's birth month, renewals on the same anniversary (271 CMR 3.02; Division fee table). Oil Burner Technician: renews every 2 years. Biennial; the certificate expires on the licensee's birthday (in even or odd years, matching the first expiration) under M.G.L. c.148, s.10D. The Department of Fire Services mails a renewal application 60 days before expiration; the complete application and fee are due 30 days before expiration. Refrigeration Contractor: renews every 2 years. Biennial. The license expires on the licensee's birthday every two years: in even years if the license first expired in an even year, in odd years if it first expired in an odd year (M.G.L. c.146, s.85). Renewal notices with an online renewal code are emailed and mailed 60 days before expiration. Check with Board of Examiners of Sheet Metal Workers (Division of Occupational Licensure) before you rely on it.

How many CE hours does a Massachusetts HVAC license need?

Master Sheet Metal Worker (ductwork/ventilation): no CE required. Oil Burner Technician: no CE required. Refrigeration Contractor: no CE required. Check with Board of Examiners of Sheet Metal Workers (Division of Occupational Licensure) before you rely on it.

Is there a grace period for a Massachusetts HVAC license?

None. Check with Board of Examiners of Sheet Metal Workers (Division of Occupational Licensure) before you rely on it.

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

Master Sheet Metal Worker (ductwork/ventilation): About $100. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if a Massachusetts HVAC license expires?

About $57 late renewal fee in addition to the renewal fee (Division fee table). Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

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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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