How much does a Plumber license cost in Georgia?
The Georgia Plumber license fee is $110, paid to GA SOS — Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers. Exam fees, the bond premium and insurance are charged separately.
What the state charges
| License fee | $110 |
|---|---|
| Paid to | GA SOS — Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers |
| Exam | PSI exam after Board approval; Journeyman, Class I Master (limited: 1-2 family + commercial <=10,000 sq ft), Class II Master (unrestricted) |
| Bond | Not required |
| Renewal | Every 2 year(s) |
Fee breakdown and fine print
GA Code §43-14. Fee = $100 examination application + $10 processing (GOALS fee schedule; Journeyman and Master Non-Restricted alike). Renewal by Nov 30 of even years.
What else you pay before the first job
The licence fee is the smallest line item for most people starting out. These are charged by private providers, not by GA SOS — Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers, and prices vary — so we link the options rather than quote a number we cannot source.
General liability insurance
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- How much does a Plumber license cost in Georgia?
- The state license fee is $110, paid to GA SOS — Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers. GA Code §43-14. Fee = $100 examination application + $10 processing (GOALS fee schedule; Journeyman and Master Non-Restricted alike). Renewal by Nov 30 of even years.
- What other costs are there beyond the license fee?
- Beyond the state fee you should budget for the exam, general liability insurance, forming your business entity, and the truck and tools you need to take the first job. Those are billed by separate providers, not the licensing board.
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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.