Georgia · General Contractor

How to get a General Contractor license in Georgia

License requiredYes (state)
Issuing boardGA SOS — Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB)
ExamYes — verify at sos.georgia.gov
Experienceverify at sos.georgia.gov
BondCheck with board
License fee
RenewalCheck with board
Reciprocityverify

GA Code 43-41. SOS site is a SPA — verify all fields.

Official source: GA SOS — Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB)

Now get operating

Finance your truck & equipment

General Contractors starting out finance the truck and tools rather than pay cash.

Financing options →

Form your LLC

Set up the entity before you pull your first permit.

Start your LLC →

Get insured

General liability to operate legally.

Insurance guide →

Every figure is sourced to the official state board and may change — confirm before acting. Information to help you launch, not legal advice.