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⚠️ Important: This comparison is based on published state licensing requirements and may not reflect recent changes. Reciprocity and transfer rules change frequently and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis by state licensing boards. This tool is for research purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Always contact Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Electrical Contractors (under Georgia Secretary of State, Professional Licensing Boards Division) directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.
Everything you need to know about transferring your electrician license from Florida to Georgia
We could not confirm reciprocity status between these states. Contact Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Electrical Contractors (under Georgia Secretary of State, Professional Licensing Boards Division) to verify.
| Requirement | Florida (FL) | Georgia (GA) |
|---|---|---|
| Education Requirements● | High school diploma or GED | No formal education requirement; 4 years (8,000 hours) of documented electrical field experience under a licensed contractor required. Three notarized references required for Class II (at least one from a licensed electrical contractor). |
| Exam Requirements● | Provider: Prometric; NEC: 2023 NEC; Journeyman exam: not required; Master exam: not required | Provider: PSI Services; NEC: 2023 NEC (effective June 20, 2025, adopted by Georgia Department of Community Affairs); Journeyman exam: not required; Master exam: not required |
| Experience Requirements | apprentice: null; journeyman: null; master: null | apprentice: null; journeyman: null; master: null |
| Fees | confidence: medium; sources: https://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/eclb/; note: Florida electrical licensing fees vary by license type and are administered through DBPR. Visit myfloridalicense.com for current fee schedule. | exam fee: $40; renewal fee: $75; total initial fees: $70; confidence: high |
| Renewal / CE Requirements● | Period: 2 years (biennially); CE hours: 14; Fee: $100 | Period: 2 years (biennial, expires June 30 of even years); CE hours: 8; Fee: $75 |
Data verified as of 2026-04-03. Requirements may have changed since verification.
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.
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