Georgia electrical contractor license: Complete 2026 Guide

Official-source review: August 25, 2026

Georgia electrical contractor license: Georgia licenses electrical contractors rather than issuing a statewide journeyman-electrician card. Class I is restricted to single-phase installations not exceeding 200 amperes at the service; Class II is unrestricted.

Fast answer: Be at least 21, document four years of qualifying electrical experience, provide three references, obtain Board approval and score at least 70% on the Class I or Class II PSI examination. The current licensure-by-examination filing shown by the Board is $110.

Georgia electrical contractor license scope eligibility exam fees and renewal — Georgia requirements summarized from the responsible agencies. Local permits, employers and certifying bodies may impose additional conditions.

What the Georgia electrical contractor license covers

Georgia licenses electrical contractors rather than issuing a statewide journeyman-electrician card. Class I is restricted to single-phase installations not exceeding 200 amperes at the service; Class II is unrestricted.

Class I single-phase installations up to the 200-amp service limit.
Class II unrestricted electrical contracting.
Contracting by the licensed individual within the approved scope.
Local electrical permits and inspections.

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Georgia electrical contractor license requirements at a glance

Requirement	Current rule or route
Route	Class I restricted or Class II unrestricted
Eligibility	Four years of primary electrical experience; up to one year may come from qualifying secondary experience or education.
Exam	Board-approved Class I or Class II examination through PSI; minimum score 70%.
Fees	$110 current Board application filing; PSI testing, background record, education and local permits are additional.
Education	4 CE hours each year, totaling 8 hours per biennial renewal.
Renewal	Biennial; on-time renewal is due June 30 of even-numbered years.

Do not treat this table as an approval notice. The agency, certification organization or local jurisdiction makes the final eligibility decision and may request additional evidence.

How to complete the Georgia electrical contractor license process

Choose Class I or unrestricted Class II.
Document four years of qualifying work and obtain three references, including one licensed electrical contractor.
Submit the application, fee, background record and identity documents through GOALS.
Receive Board approval and schedule the PSI examination.
Score at least 70% and wait for active issuance.
Complete eight CE hours per cycle and renew by June 30 of an even year.

Keep copies of every experience certificate, examination result, bond or insurance filing and payment receipt. Names and business entities should match across the application and supporting documents.

Important Georgia rules and boundaries

The Board licenses electrical contractors, not individual journeyman electricians.
Class I cannot be used for three-phase or work beyond its service limit.
Georgia reports no electrical reciprocity route effective May 2026.
Local permits remain mandatory.

Georgia may separate the credential held by a worker from the contractor license held by the business, while preserving local authority over permits and inspections. Confirm every applicable layer before bidding, advertising or beginning regulated work.

Georgia electrical contractor license cost and renewal

Add training, examination, insurance, equipment and local costs.

Renew by the published deadline and retain supporting records.

Government charges are only part of the expected cost. Training, examination preparation, fingerprints, surety premiums, insurance, equipment calibration and local permits can add to the total.

Georgia electrical contractor license checklist

Confirm that this credential matches the exact work you will perform.
Check whether the applicant is an individual, sole owner or separate business entity.
Collect experience and training records before submitting the application.
Use the current official form and fee schedule.
Complete every required examination or approved certification route.
File bonds, insurance and fingerprints when applicable.
Check county, city, water supplier and building-permit rules.
Save the expiration date and renewal requirements.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Class I and II?

Class I is restricted to qualifying single-phase installations not exceeding 200 amperes; Class II is unrestricted.

How much experience is required?

Four years, with no more than one year credited from qualifying secondary experience or education.

Does Georgia license journeyman electricians?

No. The state Board licenses electrical contractors.

Does Georgia currently offer reciprocity?

The Board FAQ says no, effective May 2026.

Official sources used

Verified licensing details

Licensing authority: Georgia State Board of Electrical Contractors
Fees: $110 current Board application filing; PSI testing, background record, education and local permits are additional.
Experience: Four years of primary electrical experience; up to one year may come from qualifying secondary experience or education.
Exams: Board-approved Class I or Class II examination through PSI; minimum score 70%.
Insurance or bond: Maintain required business insurance and local filings.
Continuing education: 4 CE hours each year, totaling 8 hours per biennial renewal.
Renewal period: Biennial; on-time renewal is due June 30 of even-numbered years.

Official sources

Official sources last checked August 24, 2026.

Requirements can change and local rules may apply. Confirm the current requirements with the official authority before paying a fee or beginning work.