Oklahoma renewal guide
HVAC/R Unlimited Mechanical 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.
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Issuing authority
Renewal period
Every 12 months
Renewal fee
$75.00
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 Oklahoma Construction Industries Board (CIB) and pay the $75.00 renewal fee once the supporting proof is ready.
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Detailed notes
The fine print is here.
Oklahoma HVAC/R Unlimited Mechanical Journeyman License
The Oklahoma Construction Industries Board (CIB) issues the HVAC/R Unlimited Mechanical Journeyman license, authorizing the holder to perform mechanical HVAC/R work of any capacity while employed by a licensed mechanical contractor.
What This License Authorizes
HVAC/R Unlimited Journeymen may install, alter, modify, service, maintain, or repair any cooling, heating, refrigeration, process piping, natural gas piping, and sheet metal systems without limitation while working under a licensed Mechanical Contractor. Journeymen may not contract for work independently.
Requirements
- Experience: At least 3 years of verifiable experience in the mechanical trade. Completion of an approved education program may substitute for a portion of the experience requirement.
- Examination: Must pass the HVAC/R Unlimited Journeyman technical trade exam.
Renewal Process
- Renewal Period: Annually, due by the last day of your birth month
- Renewal Fee: $75
- Continuing Education: 6 hours every 3 years (36 months) from CIB-approved providers
Consequences of Operating Without a License
Performing unlicensed mechanical work in Oklahoma is a misdemeanor with fines of $500 for the first violation and $1,000 for subsequent offenses.
*Disclaimer: This information is provided for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Always verify current requirements directly with the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board.*
Official links
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Required documents
- exam_results
- experience_verification
Source notes
Oklahoma Construction Industries Board . Verified March 2026. https://oklahoma.gov/cib/your-industry/mechanical/mechanical-journeyman.html
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