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Electrician
Total cost: $70
Governing Authority
Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Electrical Contractors (under Georgia Secretary of State, Professional Licensing Boards Division)
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No
State Licensed?
Apprentice Hours
0 levels
License Levels
Total Initial Fees
CE Hours
NEC Version
Exam Fee
$40
$30 application fee + $10 processing fee paid to the state. Separate PSI exam fee of approximately $30 paid directly to PSI.
Renewal Fee
$75
Biennial renewal. Reinstatement fee: $160 ($150 application + $10 processing fee).
Regulation Status
VerifiedState Licensed
No
Regulation Level
hybrid
License Types
Notes
Georgia licenses electrical contractors (not individual journeyman/apprentice electricians). Individual electricians work under a licensed contractor's license. Two contractor classifications: Class I (Restricted — single-phase up to 200 amps) and Class II (Non-Restricted/Unrestricted — any size or type). There is no state-level journeyman or master electrician license; some municipalities may require local registration.
Hybrid: State Contractor License + Local Electrician Licenses
Regulated by the Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Electrical Contractors (under Georgia Secretary of State, Professional Licensing Boards Division)
Georgia issues electrical contractor licenses at the state level, but journeyman and master electrician licenses are issued by local cities and counties. Requirements for individual electrician licenses vary by jurisdiction.
Apprenticeship
Hours Breakdown
8,000
Total Hours
4
Years
8,000
On-the-Job
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The exam information below applies to the state-level contractor exam. Journeyman and master electrician exams are administered by local jurisdictions and requirements vary.
Exam Requirements
VerifiedNot Required
Journeyman Exam
Not Required
Master Exam
Exam Provider
PSI Services
NEC Version
2023 NEC (effective June 20, 2025, adopted by Georgia Department of Community Affairs)
Open Book
Yes
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Minimum Age
Education
Background Check
Insurance Required
Bonding Required
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Georgia has 18% below average — nationally the ratio is 1 per 458 residents.
Georgia has below-average electricians density — strong demand for new electricians.
Georgia ranks #47 out of 51 states by electricians per capita.
Fees vary by local jurisdiction. Ranges shown are typical but not universal.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Exam Fee $30 application fee + $10 processing fee paid to the state. Separate PSI exam fee of approximately $30 paid directly to PSI. (varies by jurisdiction) | |
Renewal Fee Biennial renewal. Reinstatement fee: $160 ($150 application + $10 processing fee). (varies by jurisdiction) | |
Typical Total Initial Fees Not a statewide figure — actual total depends on your municipality |
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Renewal & CE Requirements
Verified2 years (biennial, expires June 30 of even years)
Renewal Period
8 hrs
CE Hours Required
CE Topics
Renewal Fee
$75
Biennial renewal fee. Newly licensed for 1 year or less: no CE required for first renewal. Licensed less than 2 years but more than 1 year: 4 CE hours required.
Regulatory Board
Electrician licenses must be renewed on schedule. Most states require continuing education covering NEC code updates, safety practices, and applicable state/local amendments.
For a deeper dive into CE requirements and deadlines, see our electrician license renewal guide.
Out-of-State Reciprocity
VerifiedAccepts Out-of-State Credentials
Reciprocity Type
Reciprocity agreements with select states
Transfer Details
Georgia has reciprocity agreements with Alabama, Louisiana, North Carolina, and South Carolina for the Unrestricted (Class II) electrical contractor license.
Additional Requirements for Transfer
Electrician license reciprocity varies significantly by state. Some states offer endorsement for experienced electricians, while others require passing the state exam regardless of prior credentials.
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Georgia uniquely licenses only electrical contractors (not individual journeyman or master electricians). Individual electricians have no state license requirement and work under a contractor's license. The contractor exam is unusually long at 8 hours total (two 4-hour parts). The state has reciprocity with AL, LA, NC, and SC but only for the Unrestricted (Class II) license. Minimum age is 21, higher than most states.
Georgia licenses electrical contractors, NOT individual electricians (journeyman/master). Individual electricians work under a licensed contractor's license.
Two contractor classifications: Class I (Restricted — low-voltage, single-phase, up to 200 amps, residential) and Class II (Non-Restricted/Unrestricted — any size or type).
Contractor exam is two parts (4 hours each, 8 hours total). Class I: 155 questions (15 pre-test). Class II: 162 questions (22 pre-test). Approximately 30 Business & Law questions and 110 technical questions.
The 2023 NEC was adopted effective June 20, 2025 by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.
Allowed exam references: current NEC, OSHA 29 CFR 1926 selections, Georgia business and law materials. Highlighting and permanent tabs allowed.
$10,000 surety bond required for all electrical contractors.
General liability insurance required. Workers' compensation required if employing 3 or more workers.
CE proof must be retained for 5 years; subject to random audit.
Office address: 3920 Arkwright Rd., Suite 195, Macon, GA 31210.
The fees shown ($70 total initial) are state application/exam fees only for the electrical contractor license. Additional costs include a $10,000 surety bond, general liability insurance, and workers' compensation insurance. Georgia does NOT license individual journeyman or apprentice electricians at the state level.
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Electrician requirements in nearby states
| State | Total Cost | Timeline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia (you) | $185 | 212–224 wks | |
| Alabama | — | 212–224 wks | → |
| Florida | $295 | 212–224 wks | → |
| North Carolina | $185 | 212–224 wks | → |
| South Carolina | $135 | 212–224 wks | → |
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Official Sources
Electrician requirements in Georgia verified against Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Electrical Contractors (under Georgia Secretary of State, Professional Licensing Boards Division), April 2026.
Primary official source
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Requirements and regulations overview
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Exam format details
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Exam prep resource
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Official CE page
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Official application PDF with fees
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Renewal guide
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Reciprocity details
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Workers comp threshold
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