⚠️ 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 Department of Public Health, Office of EMS and Trauma (OEMST) directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your EMT / Paramedic License: Florida → Georgia

Everything you need to know about transferring your emt / paramedic license from Florida to Georgia

Reciprocity Available

Georgia accepts current NREMT certification for reciprocity. Applicants must hold current NREMT certification, complete fingerprint-based background check via GAPS/IdentoGO, provide Notarized Verification of Lawful U.S. Residency, and apply through the LMS system.

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Florida (FL)	Georgia (GA)
Education Requirements●	High school graduate (diploma required; GED may be accepted)	High school diploma or GED
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	emt course cost: $1,000-$2,500; paramedic course cost: $8,000-$15,000; nremt exam fee: $80 (EMT cognitive exam); state application fee: $55; state license fee: $35; background check fee: Varies; renewal fee: $50; total initial emt cost: $1,000-$2,500 (program) + $104 (NREMT) + $35 (state app) + background check fees; total initial paramedic cost: $8,000-$15,000 (program) + $104 (NREMT) + $35 (state app) + background check fees; confidence: high; sources: https://www.floridahealth.gov/licensing-regulations/regulated-professions/emergency-medical-technicians-and-paramedics/; https://www.floridahealth.gov/licensing-and-regulation/emt-paramedics/renewal/index.html	nremt exam fee: $80; state application fee: $75.00; state license fee: $75; renewal fee: $75 (regular renewal); late renewal incurs an additional $75 late fee (total $150); total initial emt cost: $75 (application) + $104 (NREMT exam) + fingerprint/background check fee; total initial paramedic cost: $75 (application) + $104 (NREMT exam) + fingerprint/background check fee + program tuition; confidence: high; sources: https://dph.georgia.gov/EMS; https://dph.georgia.gov/ems-personnel-licensure
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 2 years; Fee: $50	Period: 2 years; Fee: $75

Data verified as of 2026-03-21. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Georgia accepts out-of-state emt licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.
Education differs: Florida requires "High school graduate (diploma required; GED may be accepted)" while Georgia requires "High school diploma or GED".
Renewal differs: Florida — Period: 2 years; Fee: $50; Georgia — Period: 2 years; Fee: $75.

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Georgia Department of Public Health, Office of EMS and Trauma (OEMST) →
2
Request credential verification from Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Oversight — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Florida board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to Georgia Department of Public Health, Office of EMS and Trauma (OEMST).

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.

Georgia Licensing Board

Board: Georgia Department of Public Health, Office of EMS and Trauma (OEMST)
Website: https://dph.georgia.gov/EMS
Phone: (404) 679-0547

Contact Georgia Department of Public Health, Office of EMS and Trauma (OEMST) to confirm current transfer requirements →

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Florida (FL)	Georgia (GA)
Education Requirements●	High school graduate (diploma required; GED may be accepted)	High school diploma or GED
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	emt course cost: $1,000-$2,500; paramedic course cost: $8,000-$15,000; nremt exam fee: $80 (EMT cognitive exam); state application fee: $55; state license fee: $35; background check fee: Varies; renewal fee: $50; total initial emt cost: $1,000-$2,500 (program) + $104 (NREMT) + $35 (state app) + background check fees; total initial paramedic cost: $8,000-$15,000 (program) + $104 (NREMT) + $35 (state app) + background check fees; confidence: high; sources: https://www.floridahealth.gov/licensing-regulations/regulated-professions/emergency-medical-technicians-and-paramedics/; https://www.floridahealth.gov/licensing-and-regulation/emt-paramedics/renewal/index.html	nremt exam fee: $80; state application fee: $75.00; state license fee: $75; renewal fee: $75 (regular renewal); late renewal incurs an additional $75 late fee (total $150); total initial emt cost: $75 (application) + $104 (NREMT exam) + fingerprint/background check fee; total initial paramedic cost: $75 (application) + $104 (NREMT exam) + fingerprint/background check fee + program tuition; confidence: high; sources: https://dph.georgia.gov/EMS; https://dph.georgia.gov/ems-personnel-licensure
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 2 years; Fee: $50	Period: 2 years; Fee: $75

Data verified as of 2026-03-21. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Georgia accepts out-of-state emt licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.

Education differs: Florida requires "High school graduate (diploma required; GED may be accepted)" while Georgia requires "High school diploma or GED".

Renewal differs: Florida — Period: 2 years; Fee: $50; Georgia — Period: 2 years; Fee: $75.

Next Steps

Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Georgia Department of Public Health, Office of EMS and Trauma (OEMST) →

Request credential verification from Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Oversight — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Florida board →

Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).

Submit your application to Georgia Department of Public Health, Office of EMS and Trauma (OEMST).

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.

Transfer Your EMT / Paramedic License: Florida → Georgia

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Georgia Licensing Board

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Transfer Your EMT / Paramedic License: Florida → Georgia

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Georgia Licensing Board

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