Georgia Plumber license reciprocity
Georgia does not offer a reciprocity route for the Plumber license. None — Georgia does not have reciprocity with any other states for plumbers You apply to GA SOS — Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers as a new applicant.
What reciprocity actually gets you
Reciprocity is not a licence transfer. Where Georgia grants it, the effect is usually that GA SOS — Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers waives part of the examination for someone already licensed and in good standing elsewhere. You still submit a Georgia application, and the state's other conditions still apply.
What still applies in Georgia
| Issuing board | GA SOS — Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers |
|---|---|
| Experience | Journeyman: at least 1 year; Master: 5 years (>=2 as licensed Journeyman); Class II Master adds commercial/industrial experience |
| 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 |
| Reciprocity | None — Georgia does not have reciprocity with any other states for plumbers |
Frequently asked questions
- Does Georgia have plumber license reciprocity with other states?
- None — Georgia does not have reciprocity with any other states for plumbers
- Can you transfer a plumber license to Georgia?
- No transfer route is published for this license. You would apply to GA SOS — Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers as a new applicant and meet the Georgia requirements in full.
- What experience does Georgia require either way?
- Journeyman: at least 1 year; Master: 5 years (>=2 as licensed Journeyman); Class II Master adds commercial/industrial experience
- Which exam would you still have to sit?
- PSI exam after Board approval; Journeyman, Class I Master (limited: 1-2 family + commercial <=10,000 sq ft), Class II Master (unrestricted)
Related
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Reciprocity agreements change and are applied case by case — confirm your specific situation with GA SOS — Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers before relying on it. Information to help you launch, not legal advice.