Step-by-Step Instructions to Get Your HVAC License

Send your license application to TDLR

You must submit the license application with the appropriate fee ($115.00) to the state, along with the Experience Verification Form (included at the end of the application). The state requires at least 48 months of work experience.

The Experience Verification Form must be filled out by someone who will verify your 48 months of experience, with a description of the type of work they can verify you have done. Mail the completed TDLR License Application and Experience Verification Form to TDLR. Call TDLR in about 5–7 business days to check the status of your approval.

Get your ID number and sign up for the prep course

Once you have turned in your license application and the state has approved you for testing, you will be given an ID number to schedule your exam with PSI (800-733-9267).

Before scheduling your exam with PSI, sign up and pay for our prep course to learn what information in each study book will be used in your state exam. So sign up for our Texas HVAC/R prep course right away, and register and pay for your course and books.

Study and practice

Once you have your books, have purchased access to our course videos and have highlighted the important sections of your books, study them and take our 1001 Practice Exam to fully prepare for your state exam.

Register for your PSI exam

Register with PSI for the day you want to take your exam. Call 800-733-9267 or register online at PSIExams.com. You may also download the PSI application, print out the form and send it to PSI. The fastest way is online. You will need the ID number you received from the state.

Take the exam and pass

Take the state test and pass the test! You are done.

When you have passed your exam, you will need to provide the state with your passing test scores, proof of insurance and your license fees. This is the final step to becoming a licensed contractor.