offered by
Engineering Division
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Refrigeration Licensing

Refrigeration Contractor License

This license allows the holder to have a regular place of business and to employ duly licensed people to perform refrigeration work.

Who should have one?

Anyone who has a regular place of business or who, by himself, or with other refrigeration technicians in their employ perform refrigeration work

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Refrigeration Technicians (FAQ)

What are the prerequisites?

A person seeking a Refrigeration Contractor License must:

  1. Have submitted a properly completed application with proper mailing and home address, social security number.
  2. Attach a 1" x 1.25" photo (Unless authorization for release of RMV photo information signed-off)
  3. Attach documentation from employer that you have held and used a Massachusetts Refrigeration Technicians license for not less than 2,000 hours.
  4. Attach documentation from an approved school that you have completed 100 hours of additional refrigeration training.
  5. Submit a non-refundable application processing fee of $150

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Refrigeration Contractor License Information

How is this license obtained?

You must submit an application and successfully pass a written exam.

Fees: $150 non-refundable application processing fee; $75 renewal fee.

Additional Resources

Refrigeration Contractor Application
Request for Refrigeration Contractor Renewal Form
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