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Georgia trade license requirements

Per-trade licensing path. Always confirm with the state board before testing.

Career prep, not a license.

HVAC

Georgia Conditioned Air Contractor (Class I limited / Class II unrestricted)

Verified 6/12/2026
Required hours / experience
Class I: 2 yrs (4,000 hrs) experience (under 175k BTU heating / 60k BTU cooling). Class II: 4 yrs (8,000 hrs), unlimited.
Exam
Georgia Conditioned Air Contractor Exam (Mechanical Code + business) (PSI Services)
Licensing authority
Notes
GA single statewide license for HVAC contractors. $30 application + $75/2yrs renewal. Liability + workers comp required. EPA 608 federally required. Reciprocity with LA, SC, TN.

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Plumbing

Georgia Master Plumber License (Class I restricted / Class II unrestricted)

Verified 6/12/2026
Required hours / experience
Class I: 3 yrs (6,000 hrs) primary plumbing experience. Class II: 5 yrs (10,000 hrs) experience.
Exam
Georgia Master Plumber Exam (IPC + GA amendments + business) (PSI Services)
Licensing authority
Notes
No statewide journeyman license — Master only. $30 application + $75/2yrs renewal. Liability insurance + workers comp required. Reciprocity with LA, SC, TN for Master.

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Solar

Solar / PV Installer (often under Electrical or Specialty)

Verified 5/24/2026
Required hours / experience
NABCEP-recommended 58+ hrs training + field experience
Exam
NABCEP PV Associate / Installation Professional (NABCEP)
Licensing authority
Notes
General overview — verify exact requirements with the Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board before scheduling exams.

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General Contractor

General Contractor License

Verified 5/26/2026
Required hours / experience
4 years experience
Exam
NASCLA Accredited Examination (NASCLA / PSI)
Licensing authority
Notes
Required for projects $2,500+. NASCLA exam accepted in lieu of state exam.

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Roofing

Residential or General Contractor (covers roofing)

Verified 5/26/2026
Required hours / experience
4 years experience
Exam
NASCLA (NASCLA / PSI)
Licensing authority
Notes
No standalone roofing license; performed under Residential-Light or General Contractor license.

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Low-Voltage

Low Voltage Contractor (LVT, LVU, LVG)

Verified 5/26/2026
Required hours / experience
Application-based
Exam
Low Voltage Exam (PSI)
Licensing authority
Notes
Class LU (unrestricted) covers all low-voltage; Class LVT for telecom; Class LVG for alarm.

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Pest Control

Structural Pest Control Operator

Verified 5/26/2026
Required hours / experience
1 year experience
Exam
Operator exam (GDA)
Licensing authority
Notes
Categories: HPC (household), WDO (termite), Fumigation.

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Landscaping

Landscape Contractor (Utility) - or local

Verified 5/26/2026
Required hours / experience
None statewide
Exam
None
Licensing authority
Notes
No state landscape contractor license. Pesticide application requires Commercial Applicator (Category 24 ornamental/turf).

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Electrical

Electrical Contractor License — Class I (≤200A) or Class II (unrestricted)

Verified 5/26/2026
Required hours / experience
Class I: 2 yrs (4,000 hrs) primary experience. Class II: 4 yrs (8,000 hrs).
Exam
Georgia Electrical Contractor Exam (Business & Law + Trade — NEC) (PSI Services)
Licensing authority
Notes
Application fee $30, exam $86, license $75. Renewal biennial Sep 30 of even years, $75 + 4 hrs CE biennially. General liability insurance + workers' comp required.

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