How to get a Electrician license in Georgia
Yes — Georgia requires a Electrician license, issued by GA SOS — Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Electrical Contractors. You must pass the state exam, document your qualifying experience. The license fee is $110, and it renews every 2 years.
Georgia Electrician license requirements at a glance
| License required | Yes (state) |
|---|---|
| Issuing board | GA SOS — Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Electrical Contractors |
| Exam | Yes — PSI exam after Board approval; Class I (Restricted) / Class II (Non-Restricted) per §43-14-2 |
| Experience | Work-experience documentation + 3 references (>=1 licensed electrical contractor); specific years threshold not published by board |
| Bond | No |
| License fee | $110 |
| Renewal | Every 2 year(s) |
| Reciprocity | None per Board FAQ (May 2026); older board guide listed AL/LA/NC/SC/TN exam-obtained path — confirm with board |
Step by step
- Meet the experience requirement. Work-experience documentation + 3 references (>=1 licensed electrical contractor); specific years threshold not published by board
- Pass the required exam. PSI exam after Board approval; Class I (Restricted) / Class II (Non-Restricted) per §43-14-2
- Pay the license fee and apply. Submit your application to GA SOS — Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Electrical Contractors with the $110 fee.
- Keep the license current. Renew every 2 years to stay eligible to pull permits.
Fee detail and fine print
GA Code §43-14. Notarized application with $110 fee; reinstatement $310. Board licenses electrical CONTRACTORS, not electricians. Renewal by Jun 30 of even years.
Already licensed in another state?
None per Board FAQ (May 2026); older board guide listed AL/LA/NC/SC/TN exam-obtained path — confirm with board
Georgia Electrician reciprocity in detail →
Frequently asked questions
- Do you need a license to work as a electrician in Georgia?
- Yes. Georgia requires a Electrician license issued by GA SOS — Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Electrical Contractors.
- How much does a Electrician license cost in Georgia?
- The license fee is $110. GA Code §43-14. Notarized application with $110 fee; reinstatement $310. Board licenses electrical CONTRACTORS, not electricians. Renewal by Jun 30 of even years. Exam, fingerprinting, bond premium and insurance are billed separately where they apply.
- How much experience do you need?
- Work-experience documentation + 3 references (>=1 licensed electrical contractor); specific years threshold not published by board
- What exam do you have to pass?
- PSI exam after Board approval; Class I (Restricted) / Class II (Non-Restricted) per §43-14-2
- Is a surety bond required in Georgia?
- No surety bond is required for this license by GA SOS — Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Electrical Contractors. GA Code §43-14. Notarized application with $110 fee; reinstatement $310. Board licenses electrical CONTRACTORS, not electricians. Renewal by Jun 30 of even years.
- Does Georgia have reciprocity with other states?
- None per Board FAQ (May 2026); older board guide listed AL/LA/NC/SC/TN exam-obtained path — confirm with board
- How often do you renew?
- Every 2 years.
Now get operating
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What it costs, in full:
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Every figure is sourced to the official state board and may change — confirm before acting. Information to help you launch, not legal advice.