Georgia general contractor continuing education requirements

2 of the 4 Georgia general contractor license types we track need continuing education, from 6 to 12 hours depending on the license. 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.

Track your CE hours and renewal dates Georgia General contractor renewal guide

6 hours of CE

Applies to the Residential Contractor - Residential-Basic

CE hours: 6 hours
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Renewal deadline: Expires June 30 of even-numbered years. Renew online in GOALS by June 30 (2026 renewals opened April 6). Next deadline: June 30, 2028.
License level: State license
Board: State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors (GA Secretary of State, Professional Licensing Boards Division)

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Hours and topics

Residential: 3 hours per year (Residential-Basic) / 6 hours per year (Residential-Light Commercial), year = July 1-June 30 (Rule 553-12-.02), i.e. 6 / 12 hours per biennium.

Proof and reporting

Since Jan 1, 2026 CE must be registered/recorded in CE Broker.

Carrying hours over

Acceptable topics: building codes, business, legal/regulatory updates, workplace safety, workers' compensation, building techniques; online/correspondence courses limited to 50% of hours; attest under oath at renewal; keep records 2 years after the biennium; CE hours earned during the penalty period cannot be reused next cycle.

First renewal, exemptions and inactive licenses

Board may waive for hardship/health.

Renew on the official site (404) 424-9966

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MediumLast checked Oct 17, 2026

Sources (8)

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12 hours of CE

Applies to the Residential Contractor - Residential-Light Commercial

CE hours: 12 hours
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Renewal deadline: Expires June 30 of even-numbered years. Renew online in GOALS by June 30 (2026 renewals opened April 6). Next deadline: June 30, 2028.
License level: State license
Board: State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors (GA Secretary of State, Professional Licensing Boards Division)

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Hours and topics

Residential: 3 hours per year (Residential-Basic) / 6 hours per year (Residential-Light Commercial), year = July 1-June 30 (Rule 553-12-.02), i.e. 6 / 12 hours per biennium.

Proof and reporting

Since Jan 1, 2026 CE must be registered/recorded in CE Broker.

Carrying hours over

Acceptable topics: building codes, business, legal/regulatory updates, workplace safety, workers' compensation, building techniques; online/correspondence courses limited to 50% of hours; attest under oath at renewal; keep records 2 years after the biennium; CE hours earned during the penalty period cannot be reused next cycle.

First renewal, exemptions and inactive licenses

Board may waive for hardship/health.

Renew on the official site (404) 424-9966

Track these CE hours

MediumLast checked Oct 17, 2026

Sources (8)

Georgia General contractor licenses with no CE on file

Our records list no continuing education requirement for these license types. Check with the board, rules change.

General Contractor - Limited Tier
General Contractor (Commercial, Unlimited)

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 General contractor renewal guide.

Georgia General contractor CE questions

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

How many CE hours does a Georgia general contractor license need?

Residential Contractor - Residential-Basic: 6 hours (the license renews every 2 years). Residential Contractor - Residential-Light Commercial: 12 hours (the license renews every 2 years). Check with State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors (GA Secretary of State, Professional Licensing Boards Division) before you rely on it.

What does Georgia general contractor continuing education have to cover?

For the Residential Contractor - Residential-Basic: Residential: 3 hours per year (Residential-Basic) / 6 hours per year (Residential-Light Commercial), year = July 1-June 30 (Rule 553-12-.02), i.e. 6 / 12 hours per biennium. Check with State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors (GA Secretary of State, Professional Licensing Boards Division) before you rely on it.

How do you prove Georgia general contractor CE hours?

For the Residential Contractor - Residential-Basic: Since Jan 1, 2026 CE must be registered/recorded in CE Broker. Check with State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors (GA Secretary of State, Professional Licensing Boards Division) before you rely on it.

Can extra Georgia general contractor CE hours carry over?

For the Residential Contractor - Residential-Basic: Acceptable topics: building codes, business, legal/regulatory updates, workplace safety, workers' compensation, building techniques; online/correspondence courses limited to 50% of hours; attest under oath at renewal; keep records 2 years after the biennium; CE hours earned during the penalty period cannot be reused next cycle. Check with State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors (GA Secretary of State, Professional Licensing Boards Division) before you rely on it.

When do Georgia general contractor CE hours have to be done?

For the Residential Contractor - Residential-Basic: Residential Contractor - Residential-Basic: Expires June 30 of even-numbered years. Renew online in GOALS by June 30 (2026 renewals opened April 6). Next deadline: June 30, 2028. Check with State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors (GA Secretary of State, Professional Licensing Boards Division) before you rely on it.

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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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