
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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Georgia Construction and Contracting Company Licenses
Georgia Asbestos Contractor License
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $100 |
Registration Renewal
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Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Annually |
Georgia Certificate of Competency
Agency: | Georgia Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire (GA) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 + $50 application fee |
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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) |
Georgia Conditioned Air Contractors license
Initial Registration
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Filing Method: | MAIL APPLICATION TO THE BOARD IN A 9X12 ENVELOPE & DO NOT STAPLE OR FOLD APPLICATION. |
Agency Fee: | $30 |
Original Ink: | Required |
Notarize: | Required |
Background Check Requirements: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
Registration Renewal
Georgia Fire Suppression Professionals License
Agency: | Georgia Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire (GA) |
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Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
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Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
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Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by November 1. |
Required Attachments: |
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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 |
Notarize: | 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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Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | By June 30 of even-numbered years. |
Amendment
Change of Qualifying Agent
Form: | General Contractor Qualifying Agent Application by Examination or General Contractor Qualifying Agent Application- Reciprocity or General Contractor Qualifying Agent Application / Prior Approval |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $200 |
Due: |
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Law: | GA R&R Rule 553-4-.03(4) |
Georgia Lead Firm Certification
Agency: | Georgia Department of Natural Resources Environmental Protection Division (GA) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
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: | Application -GEN- Examination General Contractor Qualifying Agent - Limited Tier |
Agency Fee: | $200 |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | By June 30 of even-numbered years. |
Georgia Low Voltage (Alarm) Contractor License
Agency: | Georgia Board of Utility Contractors |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $30 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Due: | By August 31 of odd-numbered years. |
Georgia Low Voltage (General) Contractor License
Agency: | Georgia Board of Utility Contractors |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $30 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Due: | By August 31 of odd-numbered years. |
Georgia Low Voltage (Telecommunications) Contractor License
Agency: | Georgia Board of Utility Contractors |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $30 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Due: | By August 31 of odd-numbered years. |
Georgia Low Voltage (Unrestricted) Contractor License
Agency: | Georgia Board of Utility Contractors |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $30 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Due: | By August 31 of odd-numbered years. |
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: | Application -RES- Examination Residential Basic Qualifying Agent |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $200 |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | By June 30 of even-numbered years. |
Georgia Residential Light Commercial Contractor License
Initial Registration
Form: | Application -RES- Examination Residential Light Commercial Qualifying Agent |
Agency Fee: | $200 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | By June 30 of even-numbered years. |
Georgia Utility Contractor License
Agency: | Georgia Board of Utility Contractors |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Due: | By April 30 of odd-numbered years. |
Individual Licenses
Georgia Individual Construction and Contracting Licenses
Georgia General Contractor Individual License
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $200 |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: |
By June 30 of even-numbered years. |
Georgia General Contractor Individual Qualifying Agent
Agency: | Georgia Board of Residential and General Contractors |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $200 |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | By June 30 of even-numbered years. |
Georgia Journeyman Plumber License
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $30 |
Notarize: | 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 |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
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 Conditioned Air Contractor License
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $30 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Due: | By November 30 of odd-numbered years. |
Georgia Restricted Electrical Contractor License
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $30 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Due: | By June 30 of even-numbered years. |
Georgia Restricted Master Plumber License
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $30 |
Notarize: | 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 Unrestricted Conditioned Air Contractor License
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $30 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Due: | By November 30 of odd-numbered years. |
Georgia Unrestricted Electrical Contractor License
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $30 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Due: | By June 30 of even-numbered years. |
Georgia Unrestricted Master Plumber License
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $30 |
Notarize: | 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 |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $30 |
Notarize: | 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 |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $30 |
Notarize: | 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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