Do HVAC contractors need a license in New Jersey?
Yes. In New Jersey, no one may work as a master heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) contractor, or use that title, unless licensed by the State Board of Examiners of HVACR Contractors. A municipality or local board of health may not issue or renew its own master HVACR license. To qualify, an applicant must be at least 21 and have five years in the trade, at least four of them in an approved apprenticeship or training program and at least one as an HVACR journeyperson or licensed plumber. This is N.J.S.A. 45:16A-6, 45:16A-7, 45:16A-13.
| What | New Jersey |
|---|---|
| HVAC license | Master HVACR contractor license; no local licenses |
Source
N.J.S.A. 45:16A-6, 45:16A-7, 45:16A-13
Read the statute in the New Jersey Statutes (New Jersey Legislature): njleg.state.nj.us.
The linked sections open Justia’s free copy of the code, because the state’s own site has no stable address for each section.
Checked against the statute on November 12, 2026.
This is a summary of a published statute, not legal advice. Rules change, local ordinances can add to them, and the terms of a specific lease may differ. Check the citation and speak to a lawyer before acting.
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