Georgia splits trade and contractor licensing across separate boards, which is why it's easy to read the wrong page. This guide collects the verified rules for general contractors, electrical, plumbing and HVAC (conditioned air) licenses, with a link to each official page.
Below, the guide works through each trade in turn. Inside each section the facts are grouped by topic: who issues the license, the license levels, experience, the exam, fees and renewal. Each one is quoted from an official Georgia page and linked. Where we haven't verified something, we say so and point you to the board.
A practical tip: write down which license you actually need before you compare fees or exams. Contractor licenses (for businesses that bid and contract work) and individual trade licenses (for the person doing the work) often have different requirements, and the scope label on each fact tells you which one it belongs to.
Check a Georgia license: we don't hold a bulk license file for Georgia, so use the board's own search, linked from Georgia licensing board website.
Verified facts at a glance
Georgia general contractor license
Here is what the official Georgia pages we checked actually say. Each point is quoted from our reviewed record with its source; for the full picture, including anything still pending review, see our Georgia general contractor license requirements page.
License levels
- Residential Basic and Residential Light Commercial licenses (individual or qualifying agent), by examination. (Contractor license (GA Residential & General Contractors board)) — source: residential_contractor_license_howto.pdf, verified 2026-10-18
Renewal
- Licenses expire June 30, 2026; late renewal July 1 – August 15, 2026. (Contractor license (GA Residential & General Contractors board)) — source: residential_general_contractors_board.pdf, verified 2026-10-18
Continuing education
- Licensees must submit proof of CE for renewal (tracked in CE Broker). (Contractor license (GA Residential & General Contractors board)) — source: residential_general_contractors_board.pdf, verified 2026-10-18
Reciprocity & endorsement
- Reciprocity for current, exam-based equivalent licenses from Louisiana or Mississippi (Residential Basic). (Contractor license (GA Residential & General Contractors board)) — source: residential_contractor_license_howto.pdf, verified 2026-10-18
We have not yet verified fees for Georgia from an official page; the board may not publish it online. Check Georgia licensing board website or our Georgia general contractor page.
We have not yet verified exam for Georgia from an official page; the board may not publish it online. Check Georgia licensing board website or our Georgia general contractor page.
We have not yet verified experience / hours for Georgia from an official page; the board may not publish it online. Check Georgia licensing board website or our Georgia general contractor page.
Georgia electrician / electrical contractor license
Here is what the official Georgia pages we checked actually say. Each point is quoted from our reviewed record with its source; for the full picture, including anything still pending review, see our Georgia electrician license requirements page.
License levels
- Two application types: Restricted and Non-Restricted license. (Contractor license (GA State Board of Electrical Contractors)) — source: ga_state_board_electrical_contractors.pdf, verified 2026-10-18
Renewal
- Licenses expire June 30, 2026; late renewal July 1 – August 15, 2026. (Contractor license (GA State Board of Electrical Contractors)) — source: ga_state_board_electrical_contractors.pdf, verified 2026-10-18
Continuing education
- Licensed electrical contractors must submit proof of CE for renewal (tracked in CE Broker). (Contractor license (GA State Board of Electrical Contractors)) — source: ga_state_board_electrical_contractors.pdf, verified 2026-10-18
We have not yet verified fees for Georgia from an official page; the board may not publish it online. Check Georgia licensing board website or our Georgia electrician page.
We have not yet verified exam for Georgia from an official page; the board may not publish it online. Check Georgia licensing board website or our Georgia electrician page.
We have not yet verified experience / hours for Georgia from an official page; the board may not publish it online. Check Georgia licensing board website or our Georgia electrician page.
Georgia plumber / plumbing contractor license
Here is what the official Georgia pages we checked actually say. Each point is quoted from our reviewed record with its source; for the full picture, including anything still pending review, see our Georgia plumber license requirements page.
License levels
- License types: Journeyman Plumber, Master Plumber (Restricted), Master Plumber (Non-Restricted). (Individual worker license (GA Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers)) — source: plumbers_license_howto.pdf, verified 2026-10-18
Exam
- First-time applicants apply for licensure after completing the requirements including passing the exam. (Individual worker license (GA Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers)) — source: plumbers_license_howto.pdf, verified 2026-10-18
Renewal
- Renew by November 30 of the even-numbered year the license expires to avoid late fees. (Individual worker license (GA Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers)) — source: plumbers_license_howto.pdf, verified 2026-10-18
Other notes
- Licenses expired more than three years require reinstatement before re-taking the exam. (Individual worker license (GA Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers)) — source: plumbers_license_howto.pdf, verified 2026-10-18
We have not yet verified fees for Georgia from an official page; the board may not publish it online. Check Georgia licensing board website or our Georgia plumber page.
We have not yet verified experience / hours for Georgia from an official page; the board may not publish it online. Check Georgia licensing board website or our Georgia plumber page.
Georgia hvac / mechanical license
Here is what the official Georgia pages we checked actually say. Each point is quoted from our reviewed record with its source; for the full picture, including anything still pending review, see our Georgia hvac license requirements page.
License levels
- Conditioned Air Contractor Class 1 (restricted) and Class 2 (unrestricted). (Contractor license (GA Conditioned Air Contractors board)) — source: conditioned_air_license_howto.pdf, verified 2026-10-18
Exam
- Class 2 (unrestricted) applicants need Board approval to sit for the exam. (Contractor license (GA Conditioned Air Contractors board)) — source: conditioned_air_license_howto.pdf, verified 2026-10-18
Fees
- Reinstatement after 3+ years lapsed: $310 fee and an exam. (Contractor license (GA Conditioned Air Contractors board)) — source: conditioned_air_license_howto.pdf, verified 2026-10-18
Renewal
- Renew before November 30 of odd-numbered years; late renewal December 1–31 with a late fee. (Contractor license (GA Conditioned Air Contractors board)) — source: conditioned_air_license_howto.pdf, verified 2026-10-18
We have not yet verified experience / hours for Georgia from an official page; the board may not publish it online. Check Georgia licensing board website or our Georgia hvac page.
How to use this guide
- Every fact above links to the official page it came from, with the date we checked it. Rules change — confirm with the board before you apply or pay.
- To check whether a specific person or company holds a license, use our license lookup (TX, CA, WA, OR, NY and Québec RBQ data) or the board's own search.
- Moving between states or provinces? See the electrician reciprocity matrix and our Red Seal guide.
FAQ
How often must the license be renewed? (Georgia general contractor license)
Licenses expire June 30, 2026; late renewal July 1 – August 15, 2026. (Contractor license (GA Residential & General Contractors board)) — source: residential_general_contractors_board.pdf, verified 2026-10-18
How often must the license be renewed? (Georgia electrician / electrical contractor license)
Licenses expire June 30, 2026; late renewal July 1 – August 15, 2026. (Contractor license (GA State Board of Electrical Contractors)) — source: ga_state_board_electrical_contractors.pdf, verified 2026-10-18
What exam is required? (Georgia plumber / plumbing contractor license)
First-time applicants apply for licensure after completing the requirements including passing the exam. (Individual worker license (GA Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers)) — source: plumbers_license_howto.pdf, verified 2026-10-18
How often must the license be renewed? (Georgia plumber / plumbing contractor license)
Renew by November 30 of the even-numbered year the license expires to avoid late fees. (Individual worker license (GA Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers)) — source: plumbers_license_howto.pdf, verified 2026-10-18
How much does it cost? (Georgia hvac / mechanical license)
Reinstatement after 3+ years lapsed: $310 fee and an exam. (Contractor license (GA Conditioned Air Contractors board)) — source: conditioned_air_license_howto.pdf, verified 2026-10-18
What exam is required? (Georgia hvac / mechanical license)
Class 2 (unrestricted) applicants need Board approval to sit for the exam. (Contractor license (GA Conditioned Air Contractors board)) — source: conditioned_air_license_howto.pdf, verified 2026-10-18
How often must the license be renewed? (Georgia hvac / mechanical license)
Renew before November 30 of odd-numbered years; late renewal December 1–31 with a late fee. (Contractor license (GA Conditioned Air Contractors board)) — source: conditioned_air_license_howto.pdf, verified 2026-10-18