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Idaho journeyman HVAC technician license

Journeyman license: what Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, HVAC Board asks for once you're logging hours.3

8,000hours of supervised work
3 YEARSbetween renewals

How many hours do you need for the journeyman license in Idaho?

8,000 hours of supervised work, about 4 years full time.1

Keep your own record of hours, employers and pay stubs. Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, HVAC Board can ask for proof when you apply.

What is the Idaho HVAC technician exam like?

Yes. You take a state exam once your hours are approved. The exam is given by PSI.12

How much does the journeyman license cost?

Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, HVAC Board lists these fees.3

FeeAmount
Application$35
Journeyman initial$150
Journeyman renewal$75
Apprentice$10
Contractor initial$225
Contractor renewal$150

How do you renew it?

Journeyman and contractor 3 years; apprentice 1 year; specialty apprentice 2 years.3 Continuing education: the HVAC board may set continuing education by rule (Idaho Code 54-5010); the current HVAC rules list no continuing education requirement.4

License levels in Idaho

Apprentice; journeyman; contractor; specialty apprentice, journeyman and contractor; limited heating specialty apprentice, journeyman and contractor.

Ready to apply?

Applications, exam booking and hour forms are on Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, HVAC Board's site.

Board license page

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Sources

  1. Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, HVAC Board: exam (adminrules.idaho.gov, 2026-10-27)
  2. Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, HVAC Board: exam provider (dopl.idaho.gov, 2026-10-27)
  3. Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, HVAC Board: fees (dopl.idaho.gov, 2026-10-27)
  4. Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, HVAC Board: continuing education (legislature.idaho.gov, 2026-10-27)