Georgia · HVAC Technicians · 2026 renewal guide
How to Renew Your Georgia HVAC Technician License
Georgia hvac technicians must complete 8 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Georgia State Board of Conditioned Air Contractors.
Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Georgia State Board of Conditioned Air Contractors rule on September 6, 2026.
- CE hours
- 8 hours
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- Next deadline
- November 30, 2027
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Who has to renew
This guide covers Georgia hvac technicians holding a license in one of these classes: Conditioned Air Contractor, Continuing education. Requirements are set by Georgia State Board of Conditioned Air Contractors.
When to renew
Georgia hvac technicians licenses renew every 2 years, on a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day. The next renewal deadline is November 30, 2027. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (GA HVAC (conditioned air): renew before Nov 30 of odd years (sos.ga.gov))
The continuing education Georgia requires
Georgia State Board of Conditioned Air Contractors requires 8 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The board does not mandate specific topics beyond the approved-course requirement.
How to renew, step by step
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Confirm your license class and renewal date
Georgia sets hvac technicians requirements by license class (Conditioned Air Contractor, Continuing education). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day; the next fixed deadline is November 30, 2027.
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Complete 8 hours of board-approved continuing education
Georgia State Board of Conditioned Air Contractors requires 8 hours every 2 years. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.
See the Georgia hvac technicians course - 3
Save your certificate of completion
Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.
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Make sure your hours reach the board
In Georgia, you keep your certificate and attest to completion when you renew; the board may audit.
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Renew with Georgia State Board of Conditioned Air Contractors
Submit your renewal and pay the renewal fee before the deadline. A late renewal usually means a late fee, and a lapsed license can mean re-applying from scratch.
Go to Georgia State Board of Conditioned Air Contractors
Online courses for Georgia hvac technicians
Georgia hvac technician renewal FAQ
- How many continuing education hours do Georgia hvac technicians need?
- Georgia hvac technicians must complete 8 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Georgia State Board of Conditioned Air Contractors.
- Which license classes does the Georgia hvac technicians CE requirement apply to?
- The 8 hours requirement applies to: Conditioned Air Contractor, Continuing education.
- Can Georgia hvac technicians complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Georgia requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Sources
- Georgia State Board of Conditioned Air Contractors — official board site
- Continuing education rule — the requirement cited above, verified September 6, 2026
- Georgia HVAC Technicians continuing education requirements — hours, topics and courses by license class