Doing Business in Kentucky
All inquiries regarding incorporation and the forms related to
incorporating your business in Kentucky should be directed to
http://kentucky.gov/home/ .
For general information and requirements of doing business in
the state, visit http://kentucky.gov/home/.Licensing Rules in
Kentucky
You need a license to do HVAC work in Kentucky. For an
application, contact the Department of Housing, Buildings and
Constructions at http://www.state.ky.us/agencies/cppr/dhbc/.
The Division issues master, journeyman, limited journeyman duct,
and limited journeyman installer licenses. To obtain a master
license, contractors must pass an exam (including a business and
law portion) and have two years’ mechanical experience.
Contractors must also provide proof of insurance showing general
liability insurance coverage from a Kentucky-authorized company
in the minimum amount of $800,000 general aggregate ($500,000
for general liability and $300,000 for property damage). The
journeyman and limited journeyman license applicants must have
two years of experience, pass an exam, and work under the
supervision of a master contractor. The Division also registers
apprentices. Upon registration, apprentices can start receiving
credit for experience gained under the supervision of a master
contractor.
Exams are open-book, multiple-choice format. For exam details
and recommended reading, contact Experior at http://www.experioronline.com/.
HVAC license fees are: $250 to apply for a master's license and
$50 for the exam; journeyman’s license fees are $50 to apply and
$40 for the exam.
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