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Vermont HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical License Requirements

Last updated 2026. Requirements may change — always verify with your state licensing board.

HVACNot state-licensed
Renewal
Varies by municipality
CE hours
Varies by municipality
Initial cost
Varies by municipality
License types
None at state level — local licenses required
Experience
Varies by municipality
Exam
Varies by municipality
Bond
Varies by municipality
Insurance
Workers' comp required with employees under state law
Reciprocity
N/A — local licensing applies
Board
No statewide licensing authority
Notes
Local jurisdictions issue licenses
Plumbing
Renewal
Biennial
CE hours
Verify with board
Initial cost
~$150
License types
Apprentice → Journeyman → Master Plumber
Experience
4 years
Exam
State plumbing exam
Bond
Not required at state level
Insurance
Workers' comp required with employees; general liability recommended
Reciprocity
No formal reciprocity — verify with board
Board
Vermont Office of Professional Regulation — Plumbing Board
Electrical
Renewal
Biennial
CE hours
CE required
Initial cost
~$150
License types
Apprentice → Journeyman → Master Electrician
Experience
4 years
Exam
NEC-based exam
Bond
Not required at state level
Insurance
Workers' comp required with employees; general liability recommended
Reciprocity
No formal reciprocity — verify with board
Board
Vermont OPR — Board of Electricians

Vermont licenses plumbers and electricians at the state level through the Office of Professional Regulation. HVAC has no state license and falls to local jurisdictions.

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Renewal cycles, CE hours, fees, and licensing board links.

HVACNot state-licensed
Renewal
Varies by municipality
CE
Varies by municipality
Cost
Varies by municipality
Board
No statewide licensing authority
Plumbing
Renewal
Biennial
CE
Verify with board
Cost
~$150
Board
Vermont Office of Professional Regulation — Plumbing Board
Electrical
Renewal
Biennial
CE
CE required
Cost
~$150
Board
Vermont OPR — Board of Electricians

Requirements may change. Always verify with your state licensing board.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Vermont have an HVAC license?
No statewide HVAC license. HVAC work is regulated by local jurisdictions only.
Who licenses electricians in Vermont?
The Vermont Office of Professional Regulation — Board of Electricians.

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