⚠️ 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, Environmental Health Section directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your Soil Scientist (CSS/PSS) License: Alabama → Georgia

Everything you need to know about transferring your soil scientist (css/pss) license from Alabama to Georgia

Reciprocity Status Unknown

We could not confirm reciprocity status between these states. Contact Georgia Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Section to verify.

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Alabama (AL)	Georgia (GA)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $100; license fee: $0; total initial fees: $100; confidence: high; sources: https://alabamasoilandwater.gov/psc/; https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/2016/title-34/chapter-32/	application fee: $100 (non-refundable, for processing and testing); license fee: $400 (SC Certification Fee); total initial fees: $500 ($100 application fee + $400 SC certification fee); confidence: high; sources: https://dph.georgia.gov/soil-classifier-information; https://dph.georgia.gov/document/document/soil-classifiers/download
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 2 years; CE hours: 0; Fee: $0	Period: Annual (due by February 28 each year); CE hours: 0; Fee: $100

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

Key Differences

Renewal differs: Alabama — Period: 2 years; CE hours: 0; Fee: $0; Georgia — Period: Annual (due by February 28 each year); CE hours: 0; Fee: $100.

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Georgia Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Section →
2
Request credential verification from State Board of Registration for Professional Soil Classifiers (administered by the Alabama Soil & Water Conservation Committee) — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Alabama board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to Georgia Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Section.

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, Environmental Health Section
Website: https://dph.georgia.gov/soil-classifier-information
Phone: (404) 657-6534

Contact Georgia Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Section to confirm current transfer requirements →

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Alabama (AL)	Georgia (GA)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $100; license fee: $0; total initial fees: $100; confidence: high; sources: https://alabamasoilandwater.gov/psc/; https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/2016/title-34/chapter-32/	application fee: $100 (non-refundable, for processing and testing); license fee: $400 (SC Certification Fee); total initial fees: $500 ($100 application fee + $400 SC certification fee); confidence: high; sources: https://dph.georgia.gov/soil-classifier-information; https://dph.georgia.gov/document/document/soil-classifiers/download
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 2 years; CE hours: 0; Fee: $0	Period: Annual (due by February 28 each year); CE hours: 0; Fee: $100

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

Next Steps

Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Georgia Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Section →

Request credential verification from State Board of Registration for Professional Soil Classifiers (administered by the Alabama Soil & Water Conservation Committee) — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Alabama board →

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

Submit your application to Georgia Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Section.

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 Soil Scientist (CSS/PSS) License: Alabama → Georgia

Reciprocity Status Unknown

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Georgia Licensing Board

Study Materials

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Transfer Your Soil Scientist (CSS/PSS) License: Alabama → Georgia

Reciprocity Status Unknown

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Georgia Licensing Board

Study Materials

Related Pages