HVAC contractors who only want to work in one city may prefer to get a registered Florida contractor’s license. Registered contractors are not required to meet the education and experience requirements of Class A and Class B contractors. They don’t need to take the state HVAC license exam, but there could be an exam administered by local officials. However, they must:
Submit a copy of the current local competency card provided by the local licensing authority.
Complete and sign the appropriate state license application for registered state licenses.
Submit the application fee of $309 or $209, depending on the time of year the application is filed.
The requirements for the local competency card will vary based on the local licensing authority. In Miami, for example, the Miami-Dade Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources sets the following requirements for an initial Journeyman license:
Combined education and experience totaling three years.
Letters from previous employers demonstrating work history.
A licensing fee of $240.
Passing scores of 75% or above on the local trade exam, which is open book and different from the two-part state licensing exam. More about HVAC Technician Insurance
How long does it take to get an HVAC license in Florida?
HVAC contractors should expect the licensing process to take approximately three months, not including the time required to meet any experience or education requirements. An estimated timeline for the licensing process may look like this:
Register, study for and take the appropriate license exam: 2-6 weeks.
Gather proof of experience and other documentation requirements: 1-2 weeks.
Get fingerprinted at an approved Livescan Service Provider: Within 5 days of the application.
Submit an application for processing and assignment to a board review meeting: 2-4 weeks.
Prepare for a board review meeting: 2-3 weeks.
Upon approval, the license is issued: Within 2 weeks.
The total time for licensing will vary based on what type of license you are applying for, how many applications are currently being processed by the board and whether your documentation is complete at the time of application.
The licensing process is slowed considerably if the licensing board has to ask you for additional supporting documentation, so be sure to understand the application process and requirements thoroughly before you begin.
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