How to get a HVAC license in Arizona
The full Arizona hvac licensing path — experience hours, required exam, fees, and where to apply. Verified 6/12/2026.
Career prep, not a license.
Prep for the Arizona HVAC exam
HVAC 101 — Start Here (Free) — self-paced lessons, practice exam, certificate of completion.
Arizona Contractor License — CR-39 (Air Conditioning/Refrigeration)
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a hvac license in Arizona?
You need 4 yrs cumulative journey-level hvac/refrigeration experience in the last 10 yrs.. Then pass the AZ Statutes & Rules Exam + Air Conditioning Trade Exam administered by PSI Services. Applications go through the Arizona Registrar of Contractors (AZ ROC).
What exam do I need to pass?
AZ Statutes & Rules Exam + Air Conditioning Trade Exam — administered by PSI Services.
How much experience do I need?
4 yrs cumulative journey-level HVAC/refrigeration experience in the last 10 yrs.
What about fees, insurance, and continuing education?
Single contractor license — no journeyman. CR-39 for residential, C-39 for commercial. $580/2yrs + $9k–$50k bond. EPA 608 needed federally for refrigerant. Reciprocity (trade exam) with CA, NV, UT.
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