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Residential and General Contractors who want to check their application status, find out how to register for the licensing exams and when, or have other licensing questions should check below for more information.
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The Office of the Georgia Secretary of State Brad...
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Is a license required in Georgia for Residential and General...
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The Residential Contractor Board and General Contractor...
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Verify Application Status. Apply for a Residential...
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Georgia Corporations Division. Corporations, limited...
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- Georgia Contractor License: Basic Classifications
- How to Apply
- License Reciprocity
- Penalties For Unlicensed Contracting
Residential & general contractors
Georgia has four levels of license classifications for contractor licenses that could apply based on the work performed. It shouldn’t be too hard to determine which one you fall under. 1. Residential-Basic Contractor:These contractors work on one and two-family residences, plus single-family townhouses that are under three stories tall. 2. Residential-Light Commercial Contractor:These contractors do all of the same work that's included in the Residential Basic license, plus they can perform w...
Specialty contractors
Not every type of specialty contractor workrequires a special license to operate in Georgia, but the state does have licensing boards for electrical contractors, plumbers, and a few other trades. 1. Electrical contractors are licensed by the Georgia State Board of Electrical Contractors. 2. Plumbing contractors are licensed by the Georgia State Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers 3. Air conditioning contractors are licensed by the Georgia State Board of Conditioned Air Contractors. 4....
Basic requirements
There are a few core requirements that you’ll need to apply for a Georgia contractor license, regardless of the category. The basic requirementsto file for a Georgia contractor license are: 1. Be 21 years oldor older 2. Be a US citizen or qualified alien 3. Pass a criminal background check to show that you have "good moral character" 4. Pay the (non-refundable) application fee First-time applicants need to pass a license examination. Contractors seeking to reinstate their license or receive a...
Veterans Preference Points
Under Georgia's Veterans Preference Points program, veterans applying for a contractor license may qualify for: 1. Point credits on their exam 2. Expedited application processes
Insurance requirements
Insurance is something a lot of contractors may not consider initially, but it’s very important. When applying for a contractor license in the state of Georgia, individuals must show proof of general liability insurance. The amount of insurance required varies based on the license classification. For example, contractors must show proof of general liability insurance with the following minimums (per occurrence): 1. Residential-Basic Contractor:$300,000 2. Residential Light Commercial Contract...
If you’re based in a neighboring state such as Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Tennessee, you might be wondering if you can take advantage of reciprocity with your current licenseto work on a project in Georgia. General contractors have reciprocity if licensed in Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, a...
While obtaining a license appears to be a bit of work, it’s worth it. Georgia prohibits anyone from performing residential or general contracting without a valid license. While penalties are not specifically laid out, consequences can be steep. Where licensing is required and an unlicensed contractor has agreed to provide work — the contract is une...
How can I obtain a state license? To obtain a state license as a residential-basic, residential-light commercial, general contractor-limited tier or general contractor, you must: Submit a completed application for licensure and non-refundable fee, along with all the supporting documents as indicated by the application, and submit to and pass an ...
Georgia requires all Residential Basic Contractors to obtain a license before any bidding or work can take place. All of our training is offered in an online self-paced format. Our exam prep is designed to help you pass your test the first time, and is backed with our no pass, no pay policy.
STATE LICENSING BOARD FOR RESIDENTIAL AND GENERAL CONTRACTORS. Please refer to our website to check for the most updated information at https://test-takers.psiexams.com/gacont. Copyright © 2022 by PSI licensure:certification. Updated 5/9/2022.
