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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.

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

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. 1

    Finish the CE first

    Complete the 6 required hours before you start the renewal.

  2. 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.

    Renew online

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

Check the board or agency directly.

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

Rules move. Check Oklahoma Construction Industries Board (CIB) again before you pay, renew, or schedule work around this requirement.

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Keep HVAC/R Unlimited Mechanical Journeyman dates, proof, and official links with the rest of your license work.

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