How often do I need to renew my HVAC Journeyman in Idaho?

The HVAC Journeyman in Idaho must be renewed every 36 months.

How much does it cost to renew a HVAC Journeyman in Idaho?

The renewal cost for a HVAC Journeyman in Idaho is $75.00.

What happens if my HVAC Journeyman expires in Idaho?

Performing HVAC work without a valid Idaho journeyman license is a misdemeanor. Violations may result in fines and work stoppage orders.

Idaho renewal guide

HVAC Journeyman

If this license is up for renewal, this page gives you the fee, the timeline, and the items that usually hold the filing up.

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What matters before you file.

Check the fee, the renewal window, and the documents or insurance records that can slow approval down.

Issuing authority

Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) — HVAC Board

Renewal period

Every 36 months

Renewal fee

$75.00

Late penalty

$35.00

Bond requirement

No

Insurance requirement

No

Before you renew

Get the filing straight.

1
File with the board

File through Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) — HVAC Board and pay the $75.00 renewal fee once the supporting proof is ready.
Renew online
2
Leave room for processing

Typical processing time is 21 days, so do not wait until the last minute.

If you miss the deadline, the late penalty is $35.00.

Detailed notes

The fine print is here.

Pass the Idaho HVAC Exam Before You Apply

DOPL issues the HVAC Journeyman certificate to technicians who pass the state exam through PSI — the exam result must be in hand before submitting your application. Working without a valid journeyman certificate is a misdemeanor under Idaho Code § 54-5022, with civil penalties up to $1,000 per offense.

Journeyman Status Covers Installation Work, Not Contracting

A licensed HVAC Journeyman may install, alter, and repair HVAC systems while employed by or under supervision of a licensed HVAC Contractor. Operating an HVAC contracting business requires a separate contractor license — the journeyman certificate does not authorize contracting on its own.

Application: $35 Fee Plus $150 at Initial Issuance

Submit your PSI exam results and application at dopl.idaho.gov/hvac/. The application fee is $35; DOPL charges a separate $150 license issuance fee when the certificate is first granted.

Renewal at $75 — Miss the Deadline and It Costs $110

The HVAC Journeyman certificate renews at $75. If you miss the renewal deadline, Idaho Code § 54-5013 requires a $35 revival fee on top of the $75 renewal — total $110. After the revival window closes, a lapsed certificate requires a full new application, not just payment of fees.

Unlicensed HVAC Work Is a Misdemeanor

Performing HVAC installation, alteration, or repair without a valid certificate is a misdemeanor under Idaho Code § 54-5022. Civil penalties can reach $1,000 per offense in addition to work stoppage.

Official links

Check the board or agency directly.

Official website Apply online Renew online

Required documents

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Source notes

Idaho DOPL HVAC Board . Verified March 2026. https://dopl.idaho.gov/hvac/

Rules move. Check Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) — HVAC Board again before you pay, renew, or schedule work around this requirement.