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Georgia general contractor license requirements
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| Item | Detail (with quote from the official source) |
|---|---|
| License levels | Contractor license (GA Residential & General Contractors board) Residential Basic and Residential Light Commercial licenses (individual or qualifying agent), by examination. “Residential Basic Individual Application by Examination” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · residential_contractor_license_howto.pdf |
| Renewal | Contractor license (GA Residential & General Contractors board) Licenses expire June 30, 2026; late renewal July 1 – August 15, 2026. “License expires June 30, 2026. The late renewal period is July 1, 2026, to August 15,” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · residential_general_contractors_board.pdf |
| Continuing education | Contractor license (GA Residential & General Contractors board) Licensees must submit proof of CE for renewal (tracked in CE Broker). “must submit proof of meeting continuing education (CE) requirements for license renewal. The Board utilizes CE Broker to track CE completion.” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · residential_general_contractors_board.pdf |
| Reciprocity & endorsement | Contractor license (GA Residential & General Contractors board) Reciprocity for current, exam-based equivalent licenses from Louisiana or Mississippi (Residential Basic). “If you hold a current, equivalent license in Louisiana or Mississippi that was obtained by Examination, you may apply for licensure by Reciprocity.” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · residential_contractor_license_howto.pdf |
Check a license in Georgia
Georgia does not publish a bulk license file we use; check with the licensing authority’s own search (see sources).
Questions to ask the board
- Which license level matches my experience, and do hours from another jurisdiction count?
- Is the exam open-book, and which code edition is used?
- Do I also need a city or county license where I will work?
- Is there a reciprocity or endorsement agreement with my current jurisdiction?
Sources checked: sos.ga.gov · sos.ga.gov