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Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board · checked 2026-10-20
Georgia Electrician License Requirements
Statewide electrical contractor licenses in two classes, Class I (restricted) and Class II (non-restricted). Electrical Contractor Class II (Non-restricted): 4 years of experience at minimum, plus an exam.
- 1EN · Electrical Contractor Class I (Restricted) 4 years
- 2EG · Electrical Contractor Class II (Non-restricted) 4 years
License levels in Georgia
The Georgia path has 2 steps on this page: Electrical Contractor Class I (Restricted) and Electrical Contractor Class II (Non-restricted). The source counts experience in hours; the "time from start" column turns those hours into full-time years at 2,000 hours a year.
| Level | Experience | Classroom | Time from start | Exam | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EN Electrical Contractor Class I (Restricted) | 8,000 hours | — | 4 years | Yes (PSI) | Exam application $40 |
| EG Electrical Contractor Class II (Non-restricted) | 8,000 hours | — | 4 years | Yes (PSI) | Exam application $40 |
Electrical Contractor Class I (Restricted) (EN)
At least 4 years of qualifying experience (the form counts 2,000 hours as 1 year) under a licensed electrical contractor, with experience in at least six primary experience areas. Scope: experience in at least six of the board's primary experience areas. Source: GA SOS, Electrical contractor application (exam required).
Electrical Contractor Class II (Non-restricted) (EG)
The same 4 years, with experience in all primary experience areas and with electrical installations in excess of single-phase, 400-ampere systems. Scope: experience in all primary areas, including installations above single-phase, 400-ampere systems. Source: GA SOS, Electrical contractor application (exam required).
Exam
2 of the 2 levels listed here require an exam: Electrical Contractor Class I (Restricted) and Electrical Contractor Class II (Non-restricted). The source does not print a pass mark. Testing vendor named: PSI. Exams run continuously through PSI once the board approves the application. The $40 fee is a $30 application fee plus a $10 processing fee.
Fees
- Electrical Contractor Class I (Restricted): exam application $40.
- Electrical Contractor Class II (Non-restricted): exam application $40.
Reciprocity
Georgia uses a separate application for licensure by reciprocity; the exam application names no partner states. Source: GA SOS, Electrical contractor application.
How Georgia compares
Among the 10 states on this site that state a minimum time to the top electrician credential, Georgia ranks 4 of 10 from shortest (4 years) to longest (6 years). New Hampshire, California and Florida set the same 4 years.
Same trade elsewhere: California · Texas · Florida · Ohio · North Carolina. All states side by side: Electrician license requirements by state.
Other trades in Georgia
- Plumber: Master Plumber Class II (Non-restricted): 5 years of experience at minimum, plus an exam.
- HVAC: Conditioned Air Contractor Class II (Non-restricted): 5 years of experience at minimum, plus an exam.
All covered trades on one page: Georgia trade licenses.
Background reading: From apprentice to master: how long each state takes · What the license fees add up to.
Questions
Who issues the electrician license in Georgia?
Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Electrical Contractors. Statewide electrical contractor licenses in two classes, Class I (restricted) and Class II (non-restricted).
How long does it take to qualify for the Electrical Contractor Class II (Non-restricted) in Georgia?
4 years by this site's count. The same 4 years, with experience in all primary experience areas and with electrical installations in excess of single-phase, 400-ampere systems.
Does Georgia have electrician license reciprocity?
Georgia uses a separate application for licensure by reciprocity; the exam application names no partner states.
What are the Georgia electrician license fees?
Electrical Contractor Class I (Restricted): exam application $40. Electrical Contractor Class II (Non-restricted): exam application $40.
Sources and last checked
| What | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Issuing authority | Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Electrical Contractors | 2026-10-20 |
| EN requirements | GA SOS, Electrical contractor application (exam required) | 2026-10-20 |
| EG requirements | GA SOS, Electrical contractor application (exam required) | 2026-10-20 |
| Law cited | Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board application (statute not read) | 2026-10-20 |
This page summarises what the Georgia source said on 2026-10-20. It is general information, not legal advice; the board's own page and the statute are the authority and can change. Confirm with Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board before applying. The free official route is the board itself: its page, application forms and staff answer eligibility questions.