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Wisconsin HVAC License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

The HVAC Contractor (organization credential) (Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS)) renews every 4 years and has a renewal fee of about $160. The HVAC Qualifier (Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS)) renews every 4 years and has a renewal fee of about $60. Fees change, so check the official site for the exact amount.

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

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HVAC Contractor (organization credential)

HVAC-C · State license · Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS)

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 608-266-2112
Renewal cycle
Every 4 years
Continuing education
Not required
Deadline rule
Anniversary of the issue date, every 4 years. Renewal opens about 4 weeks before expiration.
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
No penalty-free grace period. Renewal is accepted up to one term (4 years) after expiration with the application fee; after that the credential must be reinstated.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $160
Late fee
Show the details (amounts are approximate)A credential may be renewed up to one term (4 years) after expiration by paying the renewal fee plus the about $15 application fee (SPS 305.07(2)(b)). Renewing more than one term after expiration is a reinstatement: about $200 administrative fee plus application and credential fees, and DSPS may require proof of competence (SPS 305.07(2)(c)).
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)Reinstatement fee about $200 per DSPS fee table (SPS 305.07(2)(c)), in addition to application and credential fees; applies once more than one term has passed since expiration.

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

Organization credential (business) held through a LicensE organization account; an HVAC Qualifier must be employed or designated. No bond or insurance requirement is listed on the DSPS page.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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HVAC Qualifier

HVAC-Q · State license · Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS)

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 608-266-2112
Renewal cycle
Every 4 years
Continuing education
Not required
Deadline rule
Anniversary of the issue date, every 4 years. Renewal opens about 4 weeks before expiration.
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
No penalty-free grace period. Renewal is accepted up to one term (4 years) after expiration with the application fee; after that the credential must be reinstated.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $60
Late fee
Show the details (amounts are approximate)A credential may be renewed up to one term (4 years) after expiration by paying the renewal fee plus the about $15 application fee (SPS 305.07(2)(b)). Renewing more than one term after expiration is a reinstatement: about $200 administrative fee plus application and credential fees, and DSPS may require proof of competence (SPS 305.07(2)(c)).
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)Reinstatement fee about $200 per DSPS fee table (SPS 305.07(2)(c)), in addition to application and credential fees; applies once more than one term has passed since expiration.

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

Individual credential obtained by examination. No continuing education.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (4)

How to renew

  1. 1Check your HVAC Contractor (organization credential) deadline: Anniversary of the issue date, every 4 years. Renewal opens about 4 weeks before expiration.
  2. 2Renew online at https://license.wi.gov/
  3. 3Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $160, but fees change.
  4. 4If you miss the deadline: A credential may be renewed up to one term (4 years) after expiration by paying the renewal fee plus the about $15 application fee (SPS 305.07(2)(b)). Renewing more than one term after expiration is a reinstatement: about $200 administrative fee plus application and credential fees, and DSPS may require proof of competence (SPS 305.07(2)(c)).
  5. 5Check your HVAC Qualifier deadline: Anniversary of the issue date, every 4 years. Renewal opens about 4 weeks before expiration.
  6. 6Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $60, but fees change.

Wisconsin HVAC renewal questions

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

When does a Wisconsin HVAC license expire?

HVAC Contractor (organization credential): renews every 4 years. Anniversary of the issue date, every 4 years. Renewal opens about 4 weeks before expiration. HVAC Qualifier: renews every 4 years. Anniversary of the issue date, every 4 years. Renewal opens about 4 weeks before expiration. Check with Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) before you rely on it.

How many CE hours does a Wisconsin HVAC license need?

HVAC Contractor (organization credential): no CE required. HVAC Qualifier: no CE required. Check with Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) before you rely on it.

Is there a grace period for a Wisconsin HVAC license?

No penalty-free grace period. Renewal is accepted up to one term (4 years) after expiration with the application fee; after that the credential must be reinstated. Check with Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) before you rely on it.

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

HVAC Contractor (organization credential): About $160. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if a Wisconsin HVAC license expires?

A credential may be renewed up to one term (4 years) after expiration by paying the renewal fee plus the about $15 application fee (SPS 305.07(2)(b)). Renewing more than one term after expiration is a reinstatement: about $200 administrative fee plus application and credential fees, and DSPS may require proof of competence (SPS 305.07(2)(c)). Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

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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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