Taking the Exams - Maryland Board of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors

Taking the Exam Before you can apply for an HVACR Journeyman, Restricted Journeyman, Master, or Restricted Master license, you must pass the PSI Examination.

PSI Examination Services provides all testing for the HVACR Board. PSI has testing centers located in Baltimore, College Park, Hagerstown, Lanham, and Salisbury.

To take the examination, you must first submit an application with PSI to sit for the test.

PLEASE DOWNLOAD AND REVIEW THE CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN BEORE REGISTERING FOR THE EXAM.
View Candidate Information Bulletin

After you have reviewed the bulletin, click the link below to register for the exam. You will need to create an account before you can register.

Please click this link to register for the exam online.

You will be required to submit proof that you qualify for the exam. Please upload any documentation to PSI’s website. Please contact PSI for technical support. Please call 855-898-0715 for assistance.

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please send an email to DLOPLHVACR-labor@maryland.gov or call 410-230-6196 to speak to the Board Administrator.

If you feel that you qualify for a reciprocal license, please click to view more information on how to apply.

If you qualify for a Journeyman (Journeyman Restricted) license without examination, or if you would like more information on the requirements and application process, please click to view more information on how to apply.