HVAC Technician License Requirements in Hawaii
License RequiredLast verified March 24, 2026
Agency And Exam
Issuing agency: Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs – Professional and Vocational Licensing Division
Official licensing agency website
Exam provider: PSI
Reciprocity And License Levels
License levels
AC-1 Air Conditioning and Warm Air Heating ContractorAC-2 Refrigeration ContractorJourneyman Air Conditioning Mechanic
Reciprocity states
None listed
Notes
Hawaii PVL issues contractor licenses (AC-1, AC-2) and journeyman mechanic licenses for HVAC work. Journeyman requires documented experience and passing a state exam. Contractor license requires journeyman qualification plus business requirements. PSI administers exams.