How to Get an Alabama Heating & Air Conditioning or Refrigeration Contractor License 

Complete the steps below to apply for your Alabama HVAC license or refrigeration contractor license. 

Step 1: Determine license type

Determine if you need a heating and air conditioning contractor license, a refrigeration contractor license, or both.

• Heating & Air Conditioning Contractor: Installs, services and/or repairs HVAC apparatus
• Refrigeration Contractor: Installs, services and/or repairs commercial refrigeration equipment

Step 2: Take the license exam

Apply online for the HACR HVAC/Refrigeration Examination for your license specialty. 

Pay the $175 exam fee via check to “State of Alabama.”

Step 3: Register your business

After passing the exam, ensure you have a registered business name and corporation documents to submit to the Board. 

Use this information to complete the Business Information Form (AL-2).

Step 4: Pay the certification fee

Pay the annual $220 certification fee to the State of Alabama via check, credit card or money order. 

Step 5: Get a surety bond

Purchase your $20,000 Alabama HVACR contractor’s performance bond. You can get your official bond instantly for $100 with SuretyBonds.com. 

Note: If you are NOT performing HVACR services, but wish to hold an inactive contractor certification, you do not need a bond.

Step 6: Submit license application

Submit your Alabama HVAC or refrigeration contractor license application form (AL-1) along with the following documents:

• Corporation documents
• Form AL-2
• $20,000 surety bond form 
• Proof of citizenship (typically driver’s license)

File your application online or email it to [email protected].