How to get an electrician license in Georgia
Edited by John Voll. Last verified .
State Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Electrical Contractors, Georgia Secretary of State licenses electrical contractors in Georgia.
Who licenses electrical work in Georgia
| Credential | State license |
|---|---|
| Board | State Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Electrical Contractors, Georgia Secretary of State official statement |
| Official lookup | Search electrical licenses |
| License types | Electrical Contractor Class I, Electrical Contractor Class II |
How to get licensed
- Apply to State Construction Industry Licensing Board as an Electrical Contractor Class I or Electrical Contractor Class II.
- Electrical Contractor Class I applicants must pass a board approved exam with a minimum score of 70. source
- Experience: 3 years (Electrical Contractor Class I: at least three years of full-time electrical experience (one alternative path combines schooling with two years); Class II requires four). source
- Licenses are renewed every two years. source
Electrical requirements in Georgia
| Exam | Electrical Contractor Class I applicants must pass a board approved exam with a minimum score of 70. source |
|---|---|
| Experience | 3 years (Electrical Contractor Class I: at least three years of full-time electrical experience (one alternative path combines schooling with two years); Class II requires four). source |
| Bond | Electrical contractor bond not found on an official source. |
| Insurance | Insurance minimum not found on an official source. |
| Renewal | Licenses are renewed every two year. source |
| Reciprocity | The board may provide by regulation for reciprocity with other states; the states covered were not read on an official source. source |
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Hiring an electrical contractor?
See every official lookup in Georgia, which board covers which trade, and what to check before you hire.
Questions
- Do you need an electrician license in Georgia?
- State Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Electrical Contractors, Georgia Secretary of State licenses electrical contractors in Georgia.
- How do I check an electrician license in Georgia?
- The State Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Electrical Contractors, Georgia Secretary of State keeps the record for electrical contractors in Georgia. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
- How much experience do you need for an electrician license in Georgia?
- 3 years (Electrical Contractor Class I: at least three years of full-time electrical experience (one alternative path combines schooling with two years); Class II requires four).
- How often does an electrician license renew in Georgia?
- Licenses are renewed every two years.
Other trades in Georgia
- General contractor license in Georgia
- Plumbing license in Georgia
- HVAC license in Georgia
- Roofing license in Georgia
- All Georgia trades
Electrical license in other states
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- Tennessee
- Texas
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- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Sources
- https://sos.ga.gov/page/georgia-licensing-boards
- https://goals.sos.ga.gov/GASOSOneStop/s/licensee-search
- https://gov.georgia.gov/document/2026-signed-legislation/sb-553/download
This is not a government site. The licensing board's own record governs; always confirm on the official lookup. Information as of October 6, 2026.