How to get a HVAC license in Virginia
The full Virginia hvac licensing path — experience hours, required exam, fees, and where to apply. Verified 6/12/2026.
Career prep, not a license.
Prep for the Virginia HVAC exam
HVAC 101 — Start Here (Free) — self-paced lessons, practice exam, certificate of completion.
Virginia Tradesman — HVAC (Journeyman / Master)
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a hvac license in Virginia?
You need journeyman: 4 yrs (8,000 hrs) + 240 hrs vocational training. master: 1 additional yr as journeyman.. Then pass the VA Master HVAC Exam (Mechanical Code + business law) administered by PSI Services. Applications go through the Virginia DPOR — Board for Contractors / Tradesman Section.
What exam do I need to pass?
VA Master HVAC Exam (Mechanical Code + business law) — administered by PSI Services.
How much experience do I need?
Journeyman: 4 yrs (8,000 hrs) + 240 hrs vocational training. Master: 1 additional yr as Journeyman.
What about fees, insurance, and continuing education?
Tradesman card + Class A/B/C Contractor license to bid work. EPA 608 federally required for refrigerant. Exam ~$110, Tradesman card $90/2yrs.
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