How to Renew Your New Jersey HVAC Technician License

Who has to renew

This guide covers New Jersey hvac technicians holding a Continuing education license. Requirements are set by the New Jersey licensing board.

When to renew

New Jersey hvac technicians licenses renew every 2 years, on a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day. The next renewal deadline is June 30, 2028. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (NJ Master HVACR: biennial, all expire June 30 of even years (N.J.A.C. 13:32A-3.1; date corroborated by CE providers, njconsumeraffairs.gov blocked))

The continuing education New Jersey requires

the New Jersey licensing board requires 5 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The hours must cover these topics:

• Statutes and rules governing the practice of heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration, including the Uniform Construction Code, N.J.A.C — at least 1 hour
• Topics for the remaining four hours, fixed by the Board at a public meeting three months before each biennial period and published as a public notice in the New Jersey Register — at least 4 hours

How to renew, step by step

1. 1

   Confirm your license class and renewal date

   New Jersey sets hvac technicians requirements by license class (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 June 30, 2028.

2. 2

   Complete 5 hours of board-approved continuing education

   the New Jersey licensing board requires 5 hours every 2 years, including Statutes and rules governing the practice of heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration, including the Uniform Construction Code, N.J.A.C, Topics for the remaining four hours, fixed by the Board at a public meeting three months before each biennial period and published as a public notice in the New Jersey Register. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

   See the New Jersey hvac technicians course
3. 3

   Save your certificate of completion

   Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.

4. 4

   Make sure your hours reach the board

   In New Jersey, you keep your certificate of completion and present it to the board if asked.

5. 5

   Renew with the New Jersey licensing board

   Submit your renewal through the board’s online portal 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 the New Jersey licensing board

New Jersey hvac technician renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do New Jersey hvac technicians need?

New Jersey hvac technicians must complete 5 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by the licensing board.

Which license classes does the New Jersey hvac technicians CE requirement apply to?

The 5 hours requirement applies to: Continuing education.

What topics are required for New Jersey hvac technicians continuing education?

the licensing board requires coverage of: Statutes and rules governing the practice of heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration, including the Uniform Construction Code, N.J.A.C (1 hour); Topics for the remaining four hours, fixed by the Board at a public meeting three months before each biennial period and published as a public notice in the New Jersey Register (4 hours).

Can New Jersey hvac technicians complete continuing education online?

Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the New Jersey requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

Sources

• Continuing education rule — the requirement cited above, verified September 6, 2026
• New Jersey HVAC Technicians continuing education requirements — hours, topics and courses by license class