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Indiana HVAC Contractor License

An Indiana Municipal HVAC Contractor has no continuing-education requirement, a renewal fee set by the board, and a $5,000 license bond. Indiana currently enforces the 2014 IMC. Requirements, approved courses, bond and renewal steps for 2026.

At a glance IN · IMC/UMC
CE hours
—
Renewal fee
Not published
Bond
$5,000
Code
2014 IMC

Source: Municipal · compiled 2026-05-23

Municipal-level licensing

Indiana does not issue a state-wide license for this trade. Licensing is handled at the city/county level. Major jurisdictions include: Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville, South Bend.

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Continuing education

Indiana does not have a confirmed continuing education requirement for this license (0 hours). You still need to renew on time and pay the filing fee — see “How to renew” below.

Bond & insurance

Contractor bond
$5,000

Bond required. Annual premiums typically run $100–$2,000 depending on credit and bond amount.

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Insurance
$500,000

General-liability minimum. Workers’ compensation insurance is required.

These limits often apply to the licensed contractor/business, not an individual contractor working as an employee — confirm which applies to your situation with Municipal.

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Reciprocity

Indiana does not publish direct reciprocity for this license. Out-of-state holders typically apply for endorsement and may need to pass the state exam. The reciprocity map shows which states do honor each other.

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Check your renewal deadline

    Log in to the Municipal portal and confirm your expiration date and license number before doing anything else.

  2. 2

    Complete continuing education

    Indiana does not require continuing education for this license, so there are no CE hours to complete — but confirm on the board portal in case the rule changed.

  3. 3

    Gather bond & insurance proof

    Have current proof of your license bond and general-liability insurance and workers’ compensation coverage ready to upload.

  4. 4

    Submit and pay

    Submit the renewal through the Municipal portal and pay the state renewal fee. Renewing online is faster than mailing a paper form.

  5. 5

    Save your confirmation

    Download the confirmation and your updated license. If you missed the deadline, look for the late/reinstatement path rather than re-applying from scratch.

Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do I need for Indiana Municipal HVAC Contractor renewal?
Indiana does not require continuing education for this license, or specific hours have not been confirmed by the board.
What does Indiana Municipal HVAC Contractor renewal cost?
Renewal fee not confirmed; check the licensing board directly.
Does Indiana accept reciprocity for this license?
Indiana does not publish reciprocity for this license. Out-of-state holders typically apply for endorsement and may sit for an exam.
Which code is Indiana currently enforcing?
Indiana is currently on the 2014 IMC. Make sure your CE courses cover the current code year.
Does Indiana require a bond for this license?
Yes. Indiana requires a $5,000 license bond at this tier. Annual premiums typically run a few percent of the bond amount depending on your credit.

Don’t lose your license to a missed deadline

Indiana Municipal HVAC Contractors renew on your renewal cycle. Set a reminder so you have time to finish your requirements before you’re due.

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