Kentucky renewal guide
Journeyman HVAC Mechanic
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
Renewal period
Every 12 months
Renewal fee
$50.00
Bond requirement
No
Insurance requirement
No
Continuing education
6 hours
Before you renew
Get the filing straight.
- 1
Finish the CE first
Complete the 6 required hours before you start the renewal.
- 2
File with the board
File through Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (DHBC) — Division of HVAC and pay the $50.00 renewal fee once the supporting proof is ready.
Renew online - 3
Leave room for processing
Typical processing time is 30 days, so do not wait until the last minute.
Detailed notes
The fine print is here.
Kentucky Journeyman HVAC Mechanic License
The Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (DHBC) Division of HVAC issues the Journeyman HVAC Mechanic license under KRS 198B and 815 KAR 8:010. A Journeyman HVAC Mechanic is qualified to install, maintain, and repair HVAC systems under the supervision of a Master HVAC Contractor.
What This License Authorizes
A Journeyman HVAC Mechanic may install, alter, and repair heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems under the general supervision of a licensed Master HVAC Contractor. Journeyman mechanics work for employers who hold a Master HVAC Contractor license.
Examination Requirements
Applicants must pass the ICC journeyman mechanical examination. Candidates typically need qualifying experience or completion of a recognized apprenticeship program.
Renewal Process
- Renewal Period: Annual (expires last day of birth month)
- Renewal Fee: $50
- Continuing Education: 6 hours annually from a DHBC-approved provider per 815 KAR 2:010
- Application Fee: $150 (initial)
- Grace Period: 60 days after expiration to file late renewal with restoration fee
Consequences of Operating Without a License
Working as an HVAC mechanic without a valid DHBC license violates KRS 198B. Penalties include fines and potential criminal prosecution.
*Disclaimer: This information is provided for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Always verify current requirements directly with the Kentucky DHBC Division of HVAC.*
Official links
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Required documents
- exam_results
- experience_verification
Source notes
Kentucky DHBC Division of HVAC, 815 KAR 8:010, KRS 198B . Verified March 2026. https://dhbc.ky.gov
Rules move. Check Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (DHBC) — Division of HVAC again before you pay, renew, or schedule work around this requirement.
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