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Georgia electrical continuing education requirements

All 2 Georgia electrical license types we track need continuing education: 8 hours each. The rules, the sources and the date we last checked them are below.

Full rule details
Verified dataLast checked Oct 17, 2026, next review due July 2027

Informational: verify with the issuing board.

8 hours of CE

Applies to: Electrical Contractor Class I (Restricted) and Electrical Contractor Class II (Non-Restricted)

CE hours
8 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal deadline
Expires June 30 of even-numbered years. Renew online in GOALS by June 30. Next deadline: June 30, 2028.
License level
State license
Board
State Construction Industry Licensing Board - Divisions of Conditioned Air, Electrical Contractors, Master & Journeyman Plumbers (GA Secretary of State)

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Proof and reporting

  • Since Jan 1, 2026 licensees must register and report CE in CE Broker.

How CE ties to the renewal

  • 8 hours per 2-year renewal (4 hours per year), relevant to electrical contracting: codes and standards; business law, insurance and finance; safety/OSHA; materials and installation methods; theory (Rule 121-4-.05).
  • Complete before applying to renew.

First renewal, exemptions and inactive licenses

  • Initially licensed >1 and <2 years: 4 hours; 1 year or less: none.
  • Keep certificates 5 years; random audits; hardship waiver possible.

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How CE fits into the Georgia renewal

Our records count these hours per renewal, so the renewal deadline is the date to plan around. Finish the courses early enough for the hours to be reported and for the certificates to reach you, then renew on the official site. The full renewal rules, fees and late fees are in the Georgia Electrical renewal guide.

Georgia Electrical CE questions

Answers come from the records above. Informational: verify with the issuing board.

How many CE hours does a Georgia electrical license need?

Electrical Contractor Class I (Restricted) and Electrical Contractor Class II (Non-Restricted): 8 hours (the license renews every 2 years). Check with State Construction Industry Licensing Board - Divisions of Conditioned Air, Electrical Contractors, Master & Journeyman Plumbers (GA Secretary of State) before you rely on it.

How do you prove Georgia electrical CE hours?

Since Jan 1, 2026 licensees must register and report CE in CE Broker. Check with State Construction Industry Licensing Board - Divisions of Conditioned Air, Electrical Contractors, Master & Journeyman Plumbers (GA Secretary of State) before you rely on it.

When do Georgia electrical CE hours have to be done?

Electrical Contractor Class I (Restricted) and Electrical Contractor Class II (Non-Restricted): Expires June 30 of even-numbered years. Renew online in GOALS by June 30. Next deadline: June 30, 2028. 8 hours per 2-year renewal (4 hours per year), relevant to electrical contracting: codes and standards; business law, insurance and finance; safety/OSHA; materials and installation methods; theory (Rule 121-4-.05). Complete before applying to renew. Check with State Construction Industry Licensing Board - Divisions of Conditioned Air, Electrical Contractors, Master & Journeyman Plumbers (GA Secretary of State) before you rely on it.

Sources

Spot something out of date?

Informational only. Check it with the issuing board. Licensing rules, deadlines and CE requirements change, fee amounts are approximate, and this page can be out of date. It is not legal advice, and we are not affiliated with any state board. Read the disclaimer.

This information is here to help you plan, not to replace the board. Fee amounts are approximate and may be out of date. Deadlines and continuing education rules change too, sometimes without much notice. Always confirm with your licensing board and its official site before you rely on a date or an amount. This is not legal advice.

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