How to Become a HVAC Technician in Georgia
In Georgia, a HVAC license typically requires a state exam, a 70% passing score, and a $267 exam fee.
Installs and services heating, ventilation and cooling equipment. Licensing varies widely — many states require a contractor license or EPA Section 608 certification. Requirements change — always confirm with Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) — Division of Conditioned Air Contractors before paying.
Licensing steps in Georgia
- 1Meet the basic requirements
Minimum age 18.
- 2Complete pre-license education
Required training hours are not published here — check with the state board for the current figure.
- 3Register and pass the exam
The exam is administered by PSI with a 420-minute time limit; you need 70% to pass.
- 4Pay fees and get licensed
Exam fee $267 · application $30 · license $75
- 5Stay current
License renews every 2 years with 8 hours of continuing education.
HVAC requirements — Georgia at a glance
| Education hours | — |
| Exam vendor | PSI |
| Questions (national/state) | — / — |
| Passing score | 70% |
| Exam fee | $267 |
| Application fee | $30 |
| License fee | $75 |
| First-attempt pass rate | not published |
| Retake rule | — |
| Renewal | every 2 years · 8 CE |
| Reciprocity | Reciprocity with Louisiana only (as of 2026); EPA Section 608 required — GA licenses Conditioned Air CONTRACTORS (Class I / Class II), not individual technicians |
Official source: Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) — Division of Conditioned Air Contractors ↗
Transferring a HVAC license between states
No HVAC compact — licensure is state or local. HVAC technician licensing does not transfer through a compact. Requirements are set by state boards or local jurisdictions, and bilateral agreements between neighbouring states are the main route for exam waivers.
Find out whether your destination regulates HVAC at state or local level, then confirm its out-of-state route. Mechanism data retrieved 2026-09-13.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get a HVAC license in Georgia?
After completing the required education, most candidates need 4-12 weeks of study before the exam. Total timeline depends on scheduling.
How hard is the HVAC exam in Georgia?
Official first-attempt pass rates are not published by Georgia; check the state board.
What does the HVAC license cost in Georgia?
The exam fee is $267, the application fee is $30, and the license fee is $75
Can I transfer my HVAC license to Georgia?
No HVAC compact — licensure is state or local: HVAC technician licensing does not transfer through a compact. Requirements are set by state boards or local jurisdictions, and bilateral agreements between neighbouring states are the main route for exam waivers. For Georgia specifically, our dataset notes: Reciprocity with Louisiana only (as of 2026); EPA Section 608 required — GA licenses Conditioned Air CONTRACTORS (Class I / Class II), not individual technicians.
Plan your HVAC licensing in Georgia
Work the road in order — check what Georgia requires, price the prep, lock a study schedule, then keep the license current.
- 1. Confirm requirements — education hours, fees and the board that issues it.
- 2. Budget the prep — exam + application + license + course costs before you pay.
- 3. Study to the exam — the HVAC exam blueprint and a dated study plan.
- 4. Sit the exam — what to bring, where to test, and the retake rule if you miss.
- 5. Stay licensed — renewal cycle, CE hours, and Georgia reciprocity.
HVAC tools for Georgia
Every step of the Georgia HVAC road has a free tool — from the first requirements check to renewal and reciprocity.
This guide is informational and not legal advice. Requirements change frequently — verify all figures with Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) — Division of Conditioned Air Contractors (retrieved 2026-08-20).