Large states · 3 trades verified · checked 2026-10-20
Georgia trade licenses
Electrician, Plumber and HVAC credentials in Georgia, from the issuing board's page or the statute: who issues each one, the levels, the time it takes and the exam.
| Trade | Issued by | Top credential | Time to top | Exam | Fees printed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board | Electrical Contractor Class II (Non-restricted) | 4 years | Yes | Yes |
| Plumber | Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board | Master Plumber Class II (Non-restricted) | 5 years | Yes | Yes |
| HVAC | Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board | Conditioned Air Contractor Class II (Non-restricted) | 5 years | Yes | No |
Electrician in Georgia
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.
Electrical Contractor Class I (Restricted) — 4 years, exam, exam application $40. Electrical Contractor Class II (Non-restricted) — 4 years, exam, exam application $40. Out-of-state route: reviewed case by case under the source's rules.
What the top level asks for: The same 4 years, with experience in all primary experience areas and with electrical installations in excess of single-phase, 400-ampere systems.
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Plumber in Georgia
Statewide journeyman plumber and master plumber licenses; master plumbers hold Class I (restricted) or Class II (non-restricted). Master Plumber Class II (Non-restricted): 5 years of experience at minimum, plus an exam.
Journeyman Plumber — 3 years, exam, initial application $40. Master Plumber Class I (Restricted) — 5 years, exam, initial application $40. Master Plumber Class II (Non-restricted) — 5 years, exam, initial application $40. Out-of-state route: reviewed case by case under the source's rules.
What the top level asks for: The same five years and two years as a licensed journeyman, plus documented commercial or industrial plumbing experience such as a high rise, hospital or hotel.
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HVAC in Georgia
Statewide conditioned air contractor licenses in Class I (restricted) and Class II (non-restricted). Conditioned Air Contractor Class II (Non-restricted): 5 years of experience at minimum, plus an exam.
Conditioned Air Contractor Class I (Restricted) — 4 years, exam. Conditioned Air Contractor Class II (Non-restricted) — 5 years, exam. No reciprocity partner is named in the source.
What the top level asks for: At least five years: two years of installation as a lead mechanic (one commercial only), one year as a service technician or supervisor, two years of commercial supervisory experience, EPA certification and the heat loss and gain and duct design course. Rule 121-3-.04.
Georgia HVAC details · HVAC in every state
Moving to or from Georgia
Electrician: Georgia reviews out-of-state licenses without naming partners. Plumber: Georgia reviews out-of-state licenses without naming partners. HVAC: no route is named in the source. Conditions differ by board, so read the state page for each trade before relying on a partner list.
Not covered yet
General contractor is not on this page because no Georgia board page or statute for it was fetched and verified in this run. The methodology lists every exclusion.
Nearby and comparable: California · Florida · Michigan · North Carolina · Ohio. Guides: how long each state takes · license or registration.
General information from the Georgia sources on 2026-10-20, not legal advice. Each board is the authority; confirm before applying.