Georgia Construction Licensing
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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Company Licenses
Georgia Construction and Contracting Company Licenses
Georgia Boiler Certificate of Authority
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
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Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by January 1 |
Georgia Class I Elevator Contractor Certificate of Authority
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $300 |
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Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $300 |
Due: | Annually by date of issuance |
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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: | |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Yes |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 per license type |
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Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by November 1. |
Georgia General Contractor License
Initial Registration
Form: | General Contractor Qualifying Agent Application- Examination/Prior Approval/Reactivation/Reciprocity |
Filing Method: | |
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:
Foreign Applicants:
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Required Attachments: |
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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 (GA) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $350 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $350 |
Due: | Annually by date of issuance. |
Georgia Limited Tier General Contractor License
Initial Registration
Form: | |
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
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
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 |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $175 |
Notes: | Applicants must assign a certificate of competency holder to act as the responsible party for the entity. |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Licenses expire on December 31, but renewals must be filed by December 1 of each year. |
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: | |
Filing Method: | Email or fax |
Agency Fee: | $20 |
Notarization Required?: | Required |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | |
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
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $225 |
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Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
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) |
Georgia Elevator Mechanic Certification
Agency: | Georgia Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire - Safety Inspection Division |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 exam fee + $50 certification fee |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 certification fee |
Due: | Biennially by July 1 |
Required Attachments: |
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Georgia Fire Extinguisher Technician License
Agency: | Georgia Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 per license type |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
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 |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $175 |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
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
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $200 |
Notarization Required?: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
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: | |
Agency Fee: | $30 |
Notarization Required?: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $35 |
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 Lead Paint Inspector/Assessor
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Qualifying Individual Requirements: |
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Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $250 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $250 |
Due: |
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Georgia Restricted Master Plumber License
Agency: | Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board - Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $30 |
Notarization Required?: | Required |
Registration Renewal
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 Sprinkler Inspector License
Agency: | Georgia Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $175 |
Notes: | The Inspector License holder must be an employee of a licensed contractor. |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Licenses expire on December 31, but renewals must be filed by December 1 of each year. |
Georgia Unrestricted Master Plumber License
Agency: | Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board - Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $30 |
Notarization Required?: | Required |
Registration Renewal
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 |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $30 |
Notarization Required?: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Due: | By April 30 of odd-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 Manager License
Agency: | Georgia Board of Utility Contractors |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $30 |
Notarization Required?: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Due: | By April 30 of odd-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. |
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