Georgia plumber license requirements
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| Item | Detail (with quote from the official source) |
|---|---|
| License levels | Individual worker license (GA Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers) License types: Journeyman Plumber, Master Plumber (Restricted), Master Plumber (Non-Restricted). “Master Plumber (Restricted) Application” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · plumbers_license_howto.pdf |
| Exam | Individual worker license (GA Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers) First-time applicants apply for licensure after completing the requirements including passing the exam. “If you have never been licensed before and have completed the requirements including passing your exam, apply for licensure by” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · plumbers_license_howto.pdf |
| Renewal | Individual worker license (GA Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers) Renew by November 30 of the even-numbered year the license expires to avoid late fees. “apply for licensure renewal by November 30 of the evennumbered year it expires to avoid late fees.” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · plumbers_license_howto.pdf |
| Other notes | Individual worker license (GA Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers) Licenses expired more than three years require reinstatement before re-taking the exam. “If you have previously held this license and it has been expired for more than three years, you must apply for reinstatement before you re-take” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · plumbers_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