50-State Construction Licensing Compliance Guide
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Georgia Construction Licensing

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Licenses are typically required for individuals and businesses that provide construction industry services. This guide contains information about construction industry licensing in Georgia.

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Georgia Construction and Contracting Company Licenses

Georgia Asbestos Contractor License

Agency:Georgia Environmental Protection Division - Asbestos Contractors and Training Providers

Initial Registration

Form:

Asbestos Contractor License Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Form:

Asbestos Contractor Renewal Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually

Georgia Boiler Certificate of Authority

Agency:Georgia Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire - Safety Inspection Division
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No
Qualifying Individual Requirements:

Each Applicant will provide documentation that shows experience and training in the area where certification is requested. The documentation will be evaluated by Safety Engineering for competency before administering the exam.

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$50

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Annually by January 1

Georgia Class I Elevator Contractor Certificate of Authority

Agency:Georgia Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire - Safety Inspection Division
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:
  • General Liability Insurance in amounts not less than:
    • $1,000,000 for injury/death to one person
    • $1,000,000 for injury/death to any number of persons in any one occurrence
    • $500,000 property damage in any one occurrence
  • Worker's Compensation Insurance as required by State Law
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No
Qualifying Individual Requirements:

Licensed Elevator Mechanic

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$300

Required Attachments:
  • Certificate of Insurance
  • Worker's Compensation Insurance

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$300

Due:

Annually by date of issuance

Required Attachments:
  • Certificate of Insurance
  • Worker's Compensation Insurance

Georgia Conditioned Air Contractors License

Agency:Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board - Division of Conditioned Air Contractors
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Business Registration for Conditioned Air Companies

Filing Method:

Mail the application to the board in a 9x12 envelope & do not staple or fold the application.

Agency Fee:

$0

Original Ink:Required
Notarization Required?:Required
Background Check Requirements: ACCESS PREMIUM DATA

Renewal Not Required

Not required



Contractor registrations do not need to be renewed.

Georgia Fire Extinguisher and Fire Suppression Contractor License

Agency:Georgia Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire
Law:

GA R&R 120-3-23

Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No
Qualifying Individual Requirements:

Each Company must have at least one Qualified Technician. Technician certification requirements vary depending on the license classification.

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Extinguisher FAQs

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100 per license type

Law:

All Safety Fire Rules and Regulations  & GA 120-3-23 

Notes:

Before applying for a new license, contact Certificates@sfm.ga.gov for prior approval of previous licensing history. New company applicants must have three years of prior licensing.

Required Attachments:
  • Georgia Secretary of State Registration, if dba – copy of registration, also
  • Liability Insurance Certificate, policy Number, expiration date
  • Company Letter, detailing submission
  • Name of Hydrostatic Testing Contract or RIN Number
  • Printer Proofs of Tags, Collars and Stickers (may be provided later)
  • Technician License information

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Annually by November 1. 

Georgia General Contractor License

Agency:Georgia Board of Residential and General Contractors
Law:

GA Code § 43-41-6

Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Financial Requirements:

General Contractors must have a minimum net worth of $150,000.

Insurance Requirements:

A certificate of insurance showing general liability insurance in the amount of $500,000 per occurance is required. Proof of workers' compensation insurance is also required for contractors with employees.

Initial Registration

Form:

General Contractor Qualifying Agent Application. Choose the type of application based on the circumstances of the qualifying agent: 

Filing Method:

Mail or online

Agency Fee:

$200

Original Ink:Required
Notarization Required?:Required
Notes:

Applicants are required to submit a letter from a CPA certifying that their financials have been compiled, reviewed, or audited.

How to Apply:

Domestic Applicants:

  1. Register your business entity with the Georgia Secretary of State.
  2. Submit a license application to the Board of Residential and General Contractors.
  3. The qualifying individual must pass the requisite exams and then a license will be issued.
     

Foreign Applicants:

  1. Foreign qualify your business entity with the Georgia Secretary of State.
  2. Submit a license application to the Board of Residential and General Contractors.
  3. The qualifying individual must pass the requisite exams and then a license will be issued. If applying via reciprocity or after passing the NASCLA exam in another state, the qualifying individual must still pass the Georgia business and law exam.
Required Attachments:
  • Certificate of Incorporation or Organization (domestic entities) or Certificate of Authorization (foreign entities) from the Secretary of State
  • Qualifying Agent Affidavit
  • Bankruptcy Documents (if applicable)
  • Official College Transcript/Diploma/Certificate
  • NASCLA Transcript Receipt (if applicable)
  • Projects/Experience
  • Certificate of Insurance showing the company as the insured and documenting that you carry general liability insurance in the amount of $500,000 per occurrence. The Certificate Holder must be the State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors.
  • Workman’s Compensation Insurance (if applicable)
  • Employment Affidavit
  • Net Worth Affirmation or Financial Documents
  • Project Reference Affidavit
  • Disciplinary Action/Sanctions (if applicable)
  • Secure & Verifiable Document
  • Affidavit of Citizenship
  • Immigration Documents (If applicable)

Renewal Not Required

Not required



Firm licenses are automatically renewed when the Qualifying Individual License is renewed.

Amendment
Change of Qualifying Agent

Form:

To add a new qualifier: General Contractor Qualifying Agent Application by Examination or General Contractor Qualifying Agent Application- Reciprocity or General Contractor Qualifying Agent Application / Prior Approval

 

To remove a qualifier: Disaffiliation of Qualifying Agent

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

There is no fee to remove a qualifier. Adding a new qualifier costs $200.

Due:

If a qualifying agent ceases to be affiliated with an entity, the contractor must file a disaffiliation form within 45 days of the termination. If the qualifier was the only active qualifying agent for the contractor, the contractor must find another qualifying agent and submit an application for licensure within 120 days of the termination.

Law:

GA R&R Rule 553-4-.03(4)

Notarization Required?:Required

Georgia Lead Firm Certification

Agency:Georgia Department of Natural Resources - Environmental Protection Division
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$350

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$350

Due:

Annually by date of issuance. 

Georgia Limited Tier General Contractor License

Agency:Georgia Board of Residential and General Contractors
Financial Requirements:

Limited Tier General Contractors must have a minimum net worth of $25,000.

Insurance Requirements:

A certificate of insurance showing general liability insurance in the amount of $500,000 per occurance is required. Proof of workers' compensation insurance is also required for contractors with employees.

Notes:

Limited tier contractors cannot take on projects worth $500,000 or more.

Initial Registration

Form:

General Contractor Qualifying Agent Application. Choose the type of application based on the circumstances of the qualifying agent: 

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$200

Notarization Required?:Required

Renewal Not Required

Not required



Firm licenses are automatically renewed when the Qualifying Individual License is renewed.

Amendment
Change of Qualifying Agent

Form:

To add a new qualifier: General Contractor Limited Tier Qualifying Agent Application by Examination or General Contractor Limited Tier Qualifying Agent Application- Reciprocity or General Contractor Limited Tier Qualifying Agent Application / Reactivation

 

To remove a qualifier: Disaffiliation of Qualifying Agent

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

There is no fee to remove a qualifier. Adding a new qualifier costs $200.

Due:

If a qualifying agent ceases to be affiliated with an entity, the contractor must file a disaffiliation form within 45 days of the termination. If the qualifier was the only active qualifying agent for the contractor, the contractor must find another qualifying agent and submit an application for licensure within 120 days of the termination.

Law:

GA R&R Rule 553-4-.03(4)

Notarization Required?:Required

Georgia Plumbing Contractor License

Not required



Plumbing Contractor Company licensure is not required on the State level in Georgia.

Plumbing contractor licenses are not issued at the state level in Georgia.

Georgia Residential Basic Contractor License

Agency:Georgia Board of Residential and General Contractors
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Financial Requirements:

Residential Contractors have a minimum net worth requirement of $25,000

Insurance Requirements:

A certificate of insurance showing general liability insurance in the amount of $300,000 per occurance is required. Proof of workers' compensation insurance is also required for contractors with employees.

Bond Requirements:

Applicants may submit a $25,000 surety bond if they do not meet the net worth requirement.

Initial Registration

Form:

Use one of the following forms depending on the circumstances of the qualifying agent:

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$200

Notarization Required?:Required

Renewal Not Required

Not required



Firm licenses are automatically renewed when the Qualifying Individual License is renewed.

Amendment
Change of Qualifying Agent

Form:

To add a new qualifier: Residential Basic Qualifying Agent Application / Examination, Residential Basic Qualifying Agent Application / Reciprocity, or Residential Basic Qualifying Agent – Prior Approval

 

To remove a qualifier: Disaffiliation of Qualifying Agent

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

There is no fee to remove a qualifier. Adding a new qualifier costs $200.

Due:

If a qualifying agent ceases to be affiliated with an entity, the contractor must file a disaffiliation form within 45 days of the termination. If the qualifier was the only active qualifying agent for the contractor, the contractor must find another qualifying agent and submit an application for licensure within 120 days of the termination.

Law:

GA R&R Rule 553-4-.03(4)

Notarization Required?:Required

Georgia Residential Light Commercial Contractor License

Agency:Georgia Board of Residential and General Contractors
Financial Requirements:

Residential Contractors have a minimum net worth requirement of $25,000

Insurance Requirements:

A certificate of insurance showing general liability insurance in the amount of $500,000 per occurance is required. Proof of workers' compensation insurance is also required for contractors with employees.

Bond Requirements:

Applicants may submit a $25,000 surety bond if they do not meet the net worth requirement.

Notes:

Light commercial contractors may perform the same services as a residential basic contractor and may additionally work on light commercial buildings which are less than 4 stories and less than 25,000 square feet (or less than 50,000 square feet in the case of certain preengineering buildings).

Initial Registration

Form:

Use one of the following forms depending on the circumstances of the qualifying agent:

Agency Fee:

$200

Renewal Not Required

Not required



Firm licenses are automatically renewed when the Qualifying Individual License is renewed.

Amendment
Change of Qualifying Agent

Form:

To add a new qualifier: Residential Light Commercial Qualifying Agent Application / Examination, Residential Light Commercial Qualifying Agent – Prior Approval, or Residential Light Commercial Qualifying Agent Application / Reactivations

 

To remove a qualifier: Disaffiliation of Qualifying Agent

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

There is no fee to remove a qualifier. Adding a new qualifier costs $200.

Due:

If a qualifying agent ceases to be affiliated with an entity, the contractor must file a disaffiliation form within 45 days of the termination. If the qualifier was the only active qualifying agent for the contractor, the contractor must find another qualifying agent and submit an application for licensure within 120 days of the termination.

Law:

GA R&R Rule 553-4-.03(4)

Notarization Required?:Required

Georgia Sprinkler Contractor License

Agency:Georgia Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire
Law:

GA R&R 120-3-19

Qualifying Individual Requirements:

A Certificate of Competency holder must be associated with the Contractor License. To obtain a Certificate of Competency, an applicant must be have NICET level III or higher certification in Layout.

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Sprinkler FAQs

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$175

Notes:

Applicants must assign a Certificate of Competency holder to act as the responsible party for the entity.

Required Attachments:
  • Certificate of Competency holder information
  • A company letter detailing what services will be provided
  • A certificate of liability insurance document
  • Sprinkler tags proofs
  • Citizenship Affidavit
  • Secure and verifiable photo ID (copy front and back)

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Licenses expire on December 31, but renewals must be filed by December 1 of each year.

Georgia Utility Contractor License

Agency:Georgia Board of Utility Contractors
Law:

GA Code § 43-14-8.2

Qualifying Individual Requirements:

The business must designate a Qualifying Utility Manager for each permanent business location in the state.

Initial Registration

Form:

Utility Contractor License

Agency Fee:

$50 application fee + $10 processing fee

Notarization Required?:Required
Required Attachments:
  • List of owners, partners, and officers, including job title, address, date of birth, social security number, and phone number
  • Qualifying Utility Manager information

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$75

Due:

By April 30 of odd-numbered years.

Penalties:

There is a $25 late filing fee.

Notes:

A Contractor Company cannot renew until the Utility Manager has renewed.

Local Construction and Contracting Company Licenses

City of Tybee Island Contractor Registration

Agency:City of Tybee Island - Contractor Registration (GA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor Registration

Filing Method:

Email or fax

Agency Fee:

$20

Notarization Required?:Required
Required Attachments:
  • Local Business License
  • State License, if applicable

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor Registration

Filing Method:

Email or fax

Agency Fee:

$20

Due:

Annually by January 1

Notarization Required?:Required

Individual Licenses

Georgia Individual Construction and Contracting Licenses

Georgia Certificate of Competency

Agency:Georgia Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire
Notes:

The license holder must be employed with a Georgia licensed sprinkler contractor company.

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$225

Law:
  • Any individual desiring to become a certificate holder shall submit to the Commissioner a completed application on forms prescribed by the Commissioner. Such individual shall remit with his or her application a non-refundable certificate fee of $100.00 plus a one-time filing fee of $50.00 except as otherwise provided by Chapter 11 of Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated and this Chapter of the Rules and Regulations. Such fee shall not be prorated for portions of a year.
  • In no case shall a certificate holder be allowed to obtain a certificate of competency for more than one fire protection sprinkler contractor or more than one office location at a time. If the certificate holder should leave the employment of a fire protection sprinkler contractor or change office locations, he or she must notify the Commissioner in writing within 30 days.
Required Attachments:
  • NICET level III or higher in Layout
  • Citizenship Affidavit
  • Secure and verifiable photo ID (copy front and back)

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by December 1. 

Before you Apply:

Prior to obtaining a certificate, the applicant shall demonstrate his or her competence and knowledge of water-based fire protection systems by:

(a)
successfully completing a competency test by current certification by NICET at Level III or Level IV in automatic sprinkler system layout and/or by successfully completing such other or additional examinations as the Commissioner may designate. For renewal of such certificate, proof of maintaining NICET Certification at or above Level III in Automatic Sprinkler System Layout is required; and
(b)
submitting to the Commissioner a certification from either the state fire commissioner or state fire marshal of another jurisdiction whenever a reciprocal agreement has been entered into between the jurisdiction and the State of Georgia pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.

Georgia Elevator Mechanic Certification

Agency:Georgia Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire - Safety Inspection Division

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100 exam fee + $50 certification fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$50 certification fee

Due:

Biennially by July 1

Required Attachments:
  • Proof of completion of 8 hours of required CE

Georgia Fire Extinguisher Technician License

Agency:Georgia Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$50 per license type

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$25 

Due:

Licenses expire on December 31, but renewals must be filed by December 1 of each year.

Georgia Fire Protection System Designer License

Agency:Georgia Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$175

Required Attachments:
  • NICET Level II or higher in Layout or a PE (Professional Engineer) license in the state of Georgia.
  • Citizenship Affidavit
  • Secure and verifiable photo ID (copy front and back)

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Licenses expire on December 31, but renewals must be filed by December 1 of each year.

Georgia General Contractor Individual License

Agency:Georgia Board of Residential and General Contractors
Financial Requirements:

Minimum net worth of $150,000

Insurance Requirements:

Proof of general liability insurance in a minimum amount of $500,000.00 per occurrence

Notes:
  • This license is for individuals acting on their own behalf as a sole proprietor.
  • All financial and insurance requirements for licensure must be in the individual’s own name
  • If an applicant is applying on behalf of and for the benefit of abusiness organization (any partnership, corporation, limited liability entity, business trust, joint venture, or other legal entity, other than an individual person doing business as a sole proprietorship), the application must be submitted by and through "an individual qualifying agent" for such business organization.

Initial Registration

Instructions:

General Contractor Individual How to Apply

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$200 per exam + $200 application fee + $10 processing fee

Notarization Required?:Required
Required Attachments:
  • Project Reference Affidavit
  • Letter of Disaffiliation (if applicable)
  • General Liability Insurance
  • Worker’s Compensation Insurance (if applicable)
  • Net Worth Affirmation or Financial Documents
  • Corporation's Letter of Authority
  • Secure & Verifiable ID
  • Affidavit of Citizenship
  • Immigration Documents (If applicable)

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100 + $10 processing fee

Due:

By June 30 of even-numbered years.

Georgia General Contractor Individual Qualifying Agent

Agency:Georgia Board of Residential and General Contractors
Financial Requirements:

Minimum net worth of $150,000

Insurance Requirements:

Proof of general liability insurance in a minimum amount of $500,000.00 per occurrence

Notes:
  • An individual person affiliated by ownership or employment seeking to engage in the profession of residential or general contracting in the name of the business organization.
  • The qualifying agent must have final approval authority for all construction work performed by the business organization or entity within the State of Georgia and must have final approval authority on all construction matters, including contracts and contract performance and financial affairs related to such construction matters, for each construction job for which his or her license was used to obtain the building permit.
  • All financial and insurance requirements for licensure must be in the business organization’s name

Initial Registration

Instructions:

General Contractor Qualifying Agent How to Apply

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • $200 per exam + $200 application fee + $10 processing fee
Notarization Required?:Required
Required Attachments:
  • Qualifying Agent Affidavit
  • Official College Transcript/Diploma/Certificate (if applicable)
  • NASCLA Transcript Receipt (if applicable)
  • General Liability Insurance
  • Workman’s Compensation Insurance (if applicable)
  • Employment Affidavit
  • Net Worth Affirmation or Financial Documents
  • Project Reference Affidavit
  • Letter of Authority (Certificate of Authority) from the Corporations Division
  • Secure & Verifiable ID
  • Affidavit of Citizenship
  • Immigration Documents (If applicable)

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100 + $10 processing fee

Due:

By June 30 of even-numbered years.

Georgia Journeyman Plumber License

Agency:Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board - Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers

Initial Registration

Form:

Journeyman Plumber License

Agency Fee:

$30

Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$35

Due:

By November 30 of even-numbered years.

Georgia Lead Paint Inspector/Assessor

Qualifying Individual Requirements:
  • Apply to become a Georgia-Certified Lead Services Firm to “advertise to, agree to or perform” work or services on these types of facilities
  • IN ADDITION, prior to you or your firm beginning lead activities for target housing or child-occupied facilities (built before 1978) you are required to:
    • Attend training from a Georgia-Accredited Training Provider for a lead discipline (Worker, Inspector, Supervisor, Risk Assessor, and/ or Project Designer).
    • Pass the 3rd Party Exam (lead workers are excluded from the 3rd Party Exam).
    • Apply to become Georgia-Certified in a lead discipline through the Georgia EPD Online System (GEOS). If applicable, attach a color headshot photo, training certificate(s), work history/education documentation and/or the 3rd party certification exam letter(s) to the online application.
    • Submit a “15-Day Advance Application for Notice to Proceed (NTP) for Lead-Based Paint Abatement Project,” if applicable.
  • Lead Inspector/ Assesor certification require 2 day training and 1 day and the 3rd part exam must be passed.  refresher 
  • Bachelor’s degree & 1 year of experience in a related field;
  • OR an Associate’s degree & 2 years of experience in a related
    field;
  • OR certification as an industrial hygienist, PE, registered architect and/or certification in a related engineering/health/ environmental field; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) & at least 3 years of experience in a related field

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$250

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online 

Agency Fee:

$250

Due:
  • Certificates expire 12 months from the date of issuance or training expiration date (dependent on application date).
  • Refresher training must be completed every 24 months from the last day of prior training.
  • Renewal certification can be obtained in the 3rd year by paying twice the fee

Georgia Low Voltage (Alarm) Contractor License

Agency:Georgia Board of Utility Contractors
Law:

GA Code § 43-14-8.1

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$30 application fee + $10 processing fee

Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$75

Due:

By August 31 of odd-numbered years.

Georgia Low Voltage (General) Contractor License

Agency:Georgia Board of Utility Contractors

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$30 application fee + $10 processing fee

Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$75

Due:

By August 31 of odd-numbered years.

Georgia Low Voltage (Telecommunications) Contractor License

Agency:Georgia Board of Utility Contractors
Law:

GA Code § 43-14-8.1

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$30 application fee + $10 processing fee

Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$75

Due:

By August 31 of odd-numbered years.

Georgia Low Voltage (Unrestricted) Contractor License

Agency:Georgia Board of Utility Contractors
Law:

GA Code § 43-14-8.1

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$30 application fee + $10 processing fee

Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$75

Due:

By August 31 of odd-numbered years.

Georgia Restricted Conditioned Air Contractor License

Agency:Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board - Division of Conditioned Air Contractors

Initial Registration

Form:

Conditioned Air Exam Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$30

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$75

Due:

By November 30 of odd-numbered years.

Georgia Restricted Electrical Contractor License

Agency:Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board - Division of Electrical Contractors

Initial Registration

Form:

Electrical Exam Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$30

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$75

Due:

By June 30 of even-numbered years.

Georgia Restricted Master Plumber License

Agency:Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board - Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers

Initial Registration

Form:

Restricted Master Plumber License

Agency Fee:

$30

Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$75

Due:

By November 30 of even-numbered years.

Georgia Sprinkler Inspector License

Agency:Georgia Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$175

Notes:

The Inspector License holder must be an employee of a licensed contractor.

Required Attachments:
  • NICET Level III in Inspection & Testing
  • Citizenship Affidavit
  • Secure and verifiable photo ID (copy front and back)

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Licenses expire on December 31, but renewals must be filed by December 1 of each year.

Georgia Unrestricted Conditioned Air Contractor License

Agency:Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board - Division of Conditioned Air Contractors

Initial Registration

Form:

Conditioned Air Exam Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$30

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$75

Due:

By November 30 of odd-numbered years.

Georgia Unrestricted Electrical Contractor License

Agency:Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board - Division of Electrical Contractors

Initial Registration

Form:

Electrical Exam Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$30

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$75

Due:

By June 30 of even-numbered years.

Georgia Unrestricted Master Plumber License

Agency:Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board - Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers

Initial Registration

Form:

Unrestricted Master Plumber License

Agency Fee:

$30

Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$75

Due:

By November 30 of even-numbered years.

Notes:

No renewal application on the website. A renewal email reminder is sent to all current licensees approximately 8 weeks prior to renewal.

Georgia Utility Foreman License

Agency:Georgia Board of Utility Contractors
Law:

GA Code § 43-14-8.4

Initial Registration

Form:

Utility Foreman Initial Application

Agency Fee:

$30 application fee + $10 processing fee

Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$35

Due:

By April 30 of odd-numbered years.

Georgia Utility Manager License

Agency:Georgia Board of Utility Contractors
Law:

GA Code § 43-14-8.3

Exam Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Form:

Utility Manager Initial License (exam)

Agency Fee:

$30 application fee + $10 processing fee

Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$75

Due:

By April 30 of odd-numbered years.

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Associated General Contractors of America
Professional association providing advocacy and organization for construction firms and workers.

National Association of Home Builders
National association for the promotion of the housing industry.

National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies
National organization that represents and promotes the interests of state level contractor licensing agencies.

Revised September 16, 2025. Complete data last reviewed May 16, 2018.