Maryland HVAC Contractor License
A Maryland Master HVACR Contractor has no continuing-education requirement, a $75 state renewal fee, and no state license bond. Maryland currently enforces the 2018 IMC. Requirements, approved courses, bond and renewal steps for 2026.
Source: MD BHVACR · compiled 2026-05-23
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Continuing education
Maryland 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
No state license bond required at this tier. Local permits may still require one.
General-liability minimum. Workers’ compensation insurance is required.
These limits often apply to the licensed contractor/business, not an individual master working as an employee — confirm which applies to your situation with MD BHVACR.
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Maryland 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
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Check your renewal deadline
Log in to the MD BHVACR portal and confirm your expiration date and license number before doing anything else.
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Complete continuing education
Maryland 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.
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Gather bond & insurance proof
Have current proof of your license bond and general-liability insurance and workers’ compensation coverage ready to upload.
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Submit and pay
Submit the renewal through the MD BHVACR portal and pay the $75 fee. Renewing online is faster than mailing a paper form.
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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
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Don’t lose your license to a missed deadline
Maryland Master HVACR Contractors renew every 2 years. Set a reminder so you have time to finish your requirements before you’re due.
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