HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION CONTRACTORS QUALIFICATION INFORMATION BULLETIN - Examination and Licensing Requirements

Sep 20, 2026

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Maryland HVACR licensing qualification guidance explains how the Maryland State Board of HVACR Contractors establishes examination and licensing requirements for individuals seeking certification as Journeyman Restricted, Journeyman, Limited Contractor, Master Restricted Contractor, or Master Contractor. It outlines insurance and advertising requirements, eligibility based on work experience and license categories, and the examination application process through scheduling, reporting, and taking the exams. It also describes exam content outlines and sample questions, and provides license application instructions, referencing PSI Services LLC for current updates.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

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Pages17

Reading Time43 min

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Introduction

Insurance Requirements for Master, Master Restricted, and Limited Contractors

Advertising Requirements of Master, Master Restricted, and Limited Contractor Licensees

Examination Application

Preparing for the Examination

Examination Content Outlines and Reference Materials

Sample Questions

Fees

Application Procedures

Scheduling Procedures

Reporting for the Examination

Taking the Examination

License Application

PSI Services LLC [https://test-takers.psiexams.com/mdhvac](https://test-takers.psiexams.com/mdhvac) MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR STATE BOARD OF HVACR CONTRACTORS HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION CONTRACTORS QUALIFICATION INFORMATION BULLETIN TOPIC PAGE Introduction..................................................................................................................... 1 Insurance Requirements for Master, Master Restricted, and Limited Contractors................................. 1 Advertising Requirements of Master, Master Restricted, and Limited Contractor Licensees .................... 2 Examination Application...................................................................................................... 2 Requirements for the Master Contractor Examination.................................................................. 2 Requirements for the Master Restricted Contractor Examination .................................................... 2 Requirements for the Limited Contractor Examination................................................................. 2 Requirements for the Journeyman Examination ......................................................................... 3 Requirements for the Journeyman Restricted Examination ........................................................... 3 Preparing for the Examination .............................................................................................. 3 Examination Content Outlines and Reference Materials................................................................ 3 Sample Questions ............................................................................................................. 11 Fees ............................................................................................................................. 12 Application Procedures ...................................................................................................... 12 Scheduling Procedures ....................................................................................................... 12 Reporting for the Examination ............................................................................................. 13 Taking the Examination ..................................................................................................... 14 License Application........................................................................................................... 15 Please refer to [https://test-takers.psiexams.com/mdhvac](https://test-takers.psiexams.com/mdhvac) for the latest updates to this bulletin. Copyright © 2024 by PSI Services LLC Updated 9/1/2024 INTRODUCTION MARYLAND STATE BOARD OF HVACR CONTRACTORS The Maryland State Board of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors Board, by authority of Business Regulation Article, 9A-304, Annotated Code of Maryland, is responsible for promulgating and enforcing regulations which define qualifications for examination, certifying and licensing all individuals involved in providing HVACR services in the state of Maryland. Individuals who desire licensure as a Journeyman Restricted, Journeyman, Limited Contractor, Master Restricted Contractor, or Master Contractor must first pass an examination. Individuals who complete an approved Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Council program and apply for a license within two years of graduation are not required to take the Journeyman examination. In order to apply for an examination, an applicant must meet the work experience and license requirements for the license category desired by the applicant. The examination which you will take was developed to meet the evaluation requirements established by the Maryland General Assembly. After passing the examination, an application for original licensure will be mailed to you by the Board. PSI LICENSURE: CERTIF

FAQs

Who must pass an HVACR examination to obtain Maryland licensure, and are there exceptions?

Applicants seeking Journeyman Restricted, Journeyman, Limited Contractor, Master Restricted Contractor, or Master Contractor must pass the examination. Individuals who complete an approved Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Council program and apply within two years of graduation are not required to take the Journeyman examination.

What are the authorization differences between a Master Contractor, Master Restricted Contractor, and Limited Contractor?

A Master Contractor may install, maintain, alter, remodel, or repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and hydronic systems. A Master Restricted Contractor may perform these activities but limited to specified specialties. A Limited Contractor may only maintain or repair and may not install or retrofit HVACR systems.

How does PSI relate to the Maryland HVACR contractor examination program?

The Board contracts with PSI Services LLC to conduct the HVACR examination program at six Maryland test centers by appointment. PSI also supports other examination programs and provides current updates via the referenced PSI website and phone number.

Sep 20, 2026

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