Georgia Contractor License Renewal Rules (2026)

Electrical2 license types

Electrical Contractor Class I (Restricted)

EC-I · State license · State Construction Industry Licensing Board - Divisions of Conditioned Air, Electrical Contractors, Master & Journeyman Plumbers (GA Secretary of State)

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Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Continuing education: 8 hours
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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). Initially licensed >1 and <2 years: 4 hours; 1 year or less: none. Complete before applying to renew. Since Jan 1, 2026 licensees must register and report CE in CE Broker. Keep certificates 5 years; random audits; hardship waiver possible.
Deadline rule: Expires June 30 of even-numbered years. Renew online in GOALS by June 30. Next deadline: June 30, 2028.

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Grace period: No grace period to keep working: the license is not valid after the expiration date. Late renewal is allowed July 1 to July 31 of even-numbered years (state law caps the late period at 31 days). A license not renewed by the end of the late period lapses.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: Check the official site for the fee.
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
A late renewal fee is added for renewals made during the late period, July 1 to July 31 of even-numbered years. Check the current fee with the board. Renewal, late and reinstatement fees are set on the board's fee schedule in GOALS.
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Lapsed less than 3 years: reinstatement application with a $310 fee, proof of the continuing education due since the last renewal (4 hours for each year), and a background check. Lapsed 3 years or more: the same plus any added requirements the Division sets, which may include passing the exam again and an experience affidavit. Reinstatement is at the Division's discretion.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Not required
Insurance: Not required

Notes

Check the current fee with the board. Renewal, late and reinstatement fees are set on the board's fee schedule in GOALS. Since July 1, 2026, O.C.G.A. Title 43, Chapter 14 (rewritten by Senate Bill 553) keeps two-year renewal, limits late renewal to 31 days after expiration, sets separate reinstatement paths for licenses lapsed under 3 years and 3 years or more, and does not let unused CE hours carry forward. Class I covers residential multifamily buildings of up to two levels and single-family homes of up to three levels with single-phase service not over 400 amperes at the service drop or lateral (the 2026 law raised this from 200 amperes). Low voltage work needs a separate license. The license is held by an individual; a business registers with a qualifying licensee.

MediumLast checked Oct 17, 2026

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Electrical Contractor Class II (Non-Restricted)

EC-II · State license · State Construction Industry Licensing Board - Divisions of Conditioned Air, Electrical Contractors, Master & Journeyman Plumbers (GA Secretary of State)

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Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Continuing education: 8 hours
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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). Initially licensed >1 and <2 years: 4 hours; 1 year or less: none. Complete before applying to renew. Since Jan 1, 2026 licensees must register and report CE in CE Broker. Keep certificates 5 years; random audits; hardship waiver possible.
Deadline rule: Expires June 30 of even-numbered years. Renew online in GOALS by June 30. Next deadline: June 30, 2028.

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Grace period: No grace period to keep working: the license is not valid after the expiration date. Late renewal is allowed July 1 to July 31 of even-numbered years (state law caps the late period at 31 days). A license not renewed by the end of the late period lapses.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: Check the official site for the fee.
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
A late renewal fee is added for renewals made during the late period, July 1 to July 31 of even-numbered years. Check the current fee with the board. Renewal, late and reinstatement fees are set on the board's fee schedule in GOALS.
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Lapsed less than 3 years: reinstatement application with a $310 fee, proof of the continuing education due since the last renewal (4 hours for each year), and a background check. Lapsed 3 years or more: the same plus any added requirements the Division sets, which may include passing the exam again and an experience affidavit. Reinstatement is at the Division's discretion.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Not required
Insurance: Not required

Notes

Check the current fee with the board. Renewal, late and reinstatement fees are set on the board's fee schedule in GOALS. Since July 1, 2026, O.C.G.A. Title 43, Chapter 14 (rewritten by Senate Bill 553) keeps two-year renewal, limits late renewal to 31 days after expiration, sets separate reinstatement paths for licenses lapsed under 3 years and 3 years or more, and does not let unused CE hours carry forward. Class II covers electrical contracting without restriction. Low voltage work needs a separate license. The license is held by an individual; a business registers with a qualifying licensee.

MediumLast checked Oct 17, 2026

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General contractor4 license types

General Contractor - Limited Tier

GC-LT · State license · State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors (GA Secretary of State, Professional Licensing Boards Division)

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Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Continuing education: Not required
Deadline rule: Expires June 30 of even-numbered years. Renew online in GOALS by June 30 (2026 renewals opened April 6). Next deadline: June 30, 2028.

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Grace period: No grace period to keep working after June 30. The board allows late renewal with the late fee, July 1 to July 31 in 2026. Board rules (Rule 553-12) describe a penalty period running to December 31 and treat a license not renewed by December 31 as revoked; the board's own renewal notice is the controlling date for each cycle.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $100
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Late renewal costs about $200 instead of about $100 on the board's published fee schedule (revised June 2022). For 2026 the late renewal period was July 1 to July 31. Check the current fee with the board.
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
After the late period the license must be reinstated: reinstatement application (about $300 plus about $10 processing on the board's fee schedule), at the board's discretion, and it may require retaking the exam. Inactive status (about $25 plus about $10) and reactivation (about $200 plus about $10) are also available.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Not required
Insurance: General liability: $500,000 per occurrence. Workers' compensation only if 3 or more employees (Board FAQ). Certificate of insurance on file is a condition of renewal. Minimum net worth: $25,000 (affirmed at application; financial-responsibility documents may include a surety bond with power of attorney or line of credit as an alternative to net worth for some applicants - no standalone license bond required for renewal).

Notes

Renewal fee $100 on the board's published fee schedule (revised June 2022); the board now also posts fees in GOALS, so check the current fee with the board before paying. Renewal attestations: answer insurance/financial questions; Board may audit supporting documents (Rule 553-12-.01(4)-(5)). Limited to contracts of no more than $1,000,000 per project.

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General Contractor (Commercial, Unlimited)

GC · State license · State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors (GA Secretary of State, Professional Licensing Boards Division)

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Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Continuing education: Not required
Deadline rule: Expires June 30 of even-numbered years. Renew online in GOALS by June 30 (2026 renewals opened April 6). Next deadline: June 30, 2028.

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Grace period: No grace period to keep working after June 30. The board allows late renewal with the late fee, July 1 to July 31 in 2026. Board rules (Rule 553-12) describe a penalty period running to December 31 and treat a license not renewed by December 31 as revoked; the board's own renewal notice is the controlling date for each cycle.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $100
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Late renewal costs about $200 instead of about $100 on the board's published fee schedule (revised June 2022). For 2026 the late renewal period was July 1 to July 31. Check the current fee with the board.
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
After the late period the license must be reinstated: reinstatement application (about $300 plus about $10 processing on the board's fee schedule), at the board's discretion, and it may require retaking the exam. Inactive status (about $25 plus about $10) and reactivation (about $200 plus about $10) are also available.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Not required
Insurance: General liability: $500,000 per occurrence. Workers' compensation only if 3 or more employees (Board FAQ). Certificate of insurance on file is a condition of renewal. Minimum net worth: $150,000 (affirmed at application; financial-responsibility documents may include a surety bond with power of attorney or line of credit as an alternative to net worth for some applicants - no standalone license bond required for renewal).

Notes

Renewal fee $100 on the board's published fee schedule (revised June 2022); the board now also posts fees in GOALS, so check the current fee with the board before paying. Renewal attestations: answer insurance/financial questions; Board may audit supporting documents (Rule 553-12-.01(4)-(5)). Unlimited project size.

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Residential Contractor - Residential-Basic

RB · State license · State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors (GA Secretary of State, Professional Licensing Boards Division)

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Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Continuing education: 6 hours
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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. 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. Since Jan 1, 2026 CE must be registered/recorded in CE Broker. Board may waive for hardship/health.
Deadline rule: Expires June 30 of even-numbered years. Renew online in GOALS by June 30 (2026 renewals opened April 6). Next deadline: June 30, 2028.

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Grace period: No grace period to keep working after June 30. The board allows late renewal with the late fee, July 1 to July 31 in 2026. Board rules (Rule 553-12) describe a penalty period running to December 31 and treat a license not renewed by December 31 as revoked; the board's own renewal notice is the controlling date for each cycle.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $100
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Late renewal costs about $200 instead of about $100 on the board's published fee schedule (revised June 2022). For 2026 the late renewal period was July 1 to July 31. Check the current fee with the board.
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
After the late period the license must be reinstated: reinstatement application (about $300 plus about $10 processing on the board's fee schedule), at the board's discretion, and it may require retaking the exam. Residential licensees must show the CE for each year since the last renewal (3 hours per year for Residential-Basic, 6 for Residential-Light Commercial). Inactive status (about $25 plus about $10) and reactivation (about $200 plus about $10) are also available.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Not required
Insurance: General liability: $300,000 per occurrence. Workers' compensation only if 3 or more employees (Board FAQ). Certificate of insurance on file is a condition of renewal. Minimum net worth: $25,000 (affirmed at application; financial-responsibility documents may include a surety bond with power of attorney or line of credit as an alternative to net worth for some applicants - no standalone license bond required for renewal).

Notes

Renewal fee $100 on the board's published fee schedule (revised June 2022); the board now also posts fees in GOALS, so check the current fee with the board before paying. Renewal attestations: answer insurance/financial questions; Board may audit supporting documents (Rule 553-12-.01(4)-(5)). Project scope: residential (one/two-family) construction.

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Residential Contractor - Residential-Light Commercial

RLC · State license · State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors (GA Secretary of State, Professional Licensing Boards Division)

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Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Continuing education: 12 hours
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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. 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. Since Jan 1, 2026 CE must be registered/recorded in CE Broker. Board may waive for hardship/health.
Deadline rule: Expires June 30 of even-numbered years. Renew online in GOALS by June 30 (2026 renewals opened April 6). Next deadline: June 30, 2028.

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Grace period: No grace period to keep working after June 30. The board allows late renewal with the late fee, July 1 to July 31 in 2026. Board rules (Rule 553-12) describe a penalty period running to December 31 and treat a license not renewed by December 31 as revoked; the board's own renewal notice is the controlling date for each cycle.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $100
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Late renewal costs about $200 instead of about $100 on the board's published fee schedule (revised June 2022). For 2026 the late renewal period was July 1 to July 31. Check the current fee with the board.
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
After the late period the license must be reinstated: reinstatement application (about $300 plus about $10 processing on the board's fee schedule), at the board's discretion, and it may require retaking the exam. Residential licensees must show the CE for each year since the last renewal (3 hours per year for Residential-Basic, 6 for Residential-Light Commercial). Inactive status (about $25 plus about $10) and reactivation (about $200 plus about $10) are also available.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Not required
Insurance: General liability: $500,000 per occurrence. Workers' compensation only if 3 or more employees (Board FAQ). Certificate of insurance on file is a condition of renewal. Minimum net worth: $25,000 (affirmed at application; financial-responsibility documents may include a surety bond with power of attorney or line of credit as an alternative to net worth for some applicants - no standalone license bond required for renewal).

Notes

Renewal fee $100 on the board's published fee schedule (revised June 2022); the board now also posts fees in GOALS, so check the current fee with the board before paying. Renewal attestations: answer insurance/financial questions; Board may audit supporting documents (Rule 553-12-.01(4)-(5)). Residential plus light commercial scope.

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HVAC2 license types

Conditioned Air Contractor Class I (Restricted)

CA-I · State license · State Construction Industry Licensing Board - Divisions of Conditioned Air, Electrical Contractors, Master & Journeyman Plumbers (GA Secretary of State)

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Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Continuing education: 8 hours
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8 hours per 2-year renewal (4 hours per year) in areas related to conditioned air contracting: safety, technological advances, business management, government regulations (Rule 121-4-.03). Providers: institutions of higher education, vocational-technical/trade schools, trade/technical/professional organizations, public utilities, or conditioned air equipment manufacturers (manufacturer product-promotion courses not allowed). Initially licensed <2 years: 4 hours; <1 year: none. Exempt if the contractor is also a licensed Professional Engineer. Applicants attest at renewal; random audits; keep records 5 years; report/record in CE Broker (SOS requirement for CE-required licensees since Jan 1, 2026). Hardship waiver possible.
Deadline rule: Expires November 30 of odd-numbered years. Renew online in GOALS by November 30 (renewal opens in September of odd years). Next deadline: November 30, 2027.

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Grace period: No grace period to keep working: the license is not valid after the expiration date. Late renewal is allowed December 1 to December 31 of odd-numbered years (state law caps the late period at 31 days). A license not renewed by the end of the late period lapses.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: Check the official site for the fee.
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
A late renewal fee is added for renewals made during the late period, December 1 to December 31 of odd-numbered years. Check the current fee with the board. Renewal, late and reinstatement fees are set on the board's fee schedule in GOALS.
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Lapsed less than 3 years: reinstatement application with a $310 fee, proof of the continuing education due since the last renewal (4 hours for each year), and a background check. Lapsed 3 years or more: reinstatement application with a $310 fee, the continuing education, and passing the exam again. Reinstatement is at the Division's discretion.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Not required
Insurance: Not required

Notes

Check the current fee with the board. Renewal, late and reinstatement fees are set on the board's fee schedule in GOALS. Since July 1, 2026, O.C.G.A. Title 43, Chapter 14 (rewritten by Senate Bill 553) keeps two-year renewal, limits late renewal to 31 days after expiration, sets separate reinstatement paths for licenses lapsed under 3 years and 3 years or more, and does not let unused CE hours carry forward. Class I covers residential and light commercial air conditioning and heat pump systems of 60,000 BTU cooling or less and gas heating of 175,000 BTU or less. The license is held by an individual; a business registers with a qualifying licensee.

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Conditioned Air Contractor Class II (Non-Restricted)

CA-II · State license · State Construction Industry Licensing Board - Divisions of Conditioned Air, Electrical Contractors, Master & Journeyman Plumbers (GA Secretary of State)

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Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Continuing education: 8 hours
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8 hours per 2-year renewal (4 hours per year) in areas related to conditioned air contracting: safety, technological advances, business management, government regulations (Rule 121-4-.03). Providers: institutions of higher education, vocational-technical/trade schools, trade/technical/professional organizations, public utilities, or conditioned air equipment manufacturers (manufacturer product-promotion courses not allowed). Initially licensed <2 years: 4 hours; <1 year: none. Exempt if the contractor is also a licensed Professional Engineer. Applicants attest at renewal; random audits; keep records 5 years; report/record in CE Broker (SOS requirement for CE-required licensees since Jan 1, 2026). Hardship waiver possible.
Deadline rule: Expires November 30 of odd-numbered years. Renew online in GOALS by November 30 (renewal opens in September of odd years). Next deadline: November 30, 2027.

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Grace period: No grace period to keep working: the license is not valid after the expiration date. Late renewal is allowed December 1 to December 31 of odd-numbered years (state law caps the late period at 31 days). A license not renewed by the end of the late period lapses.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: Check the official site for the fee.
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
A late renewal fee is added for renewals made during the late period, December 1 to December 31 of odd-numbered years. Check the current fee with the board. Renewal, late and reinstatement fees are set on the board's fee schedule in GOALS.
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Lapsed less than 3 years: reinstatement application with a $310 fee, proof of the continuing education due since the last renewal (4 hours for each year), and a background check. Lapsed 3 years or more: reinstatement application with a $310 fee, the continuing education, and passing the exam again. Reinstatement is at the Division's discretion.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Not required
Insurance: Not required

Notes

Check the current fee with the board. Renewal, late and reinstatement fees are set on the board's fee schedule in GOALS. Since July 1, 2026, O.C.G.A. Title 43, Chapter 14 (rewritten by Senate Bill 553) keeps two-year renewal, limits late renewal to 31 days after expiration, sets separate reinstatement paths for licenses lapsed under 3 years and 3 years or more, and does not let unused CE hours carry forward. Class II covers residential and commercial work with no limit on project size or equipment type, except boiler installation, which is licensed by the Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire. The license is held by an individual; a business registers with a qualifying licensee.

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Pest control2 license types

Certified Operator (per category: Household Pest Control, Wood-Destroying Organism, Fumigation, Honey Bee Removal)

State license · Georgia Department of Agriculture - Structural Pest Division / Structural Pest Control Commission

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Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Continuing education: 25 hours
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Certification is recertified every 5 years (biennial fee renewals in between): SPCC-approved CE credits per 5-year period of 25 hours Household Pest Control, 25 hours Wood-Destroying Organism, 12 hours Fumigation (or pass a written reexam); completed at least 90 days before the certification expires; computer-based training limited to 10 credits (HPC, WDO) and 5 (fumigation); credits cannot be carried over; conference limit removed 4/1/2025. Allow 6-8 weeks for transcript updates. Check CEUs via kellysolutions.com/ga/structural. ce_hours shown is per category (HPC/WDO) per 5-year certification period.
Deadline rule: Company licenses, certified operator licenses and registered employee cards all expire June 30 of every odd-numbered year (fixed calendar cycle, not prorated). Next: June 30, 2027. Renewal notices are emailed from [email protected]; renew online at kellysolutions.com/ga.

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Grace period: None before June 30; late fee July 1 - Sept 30; certification cannot be renewed after more than 90 days past June 30 without reexamination/reapplication.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $100
Late fee: If the renewal and fee are not received by June 30 the fee doubles (about $100 -> about $200) (Rule 620-3-.01(2)).
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
No renewal more than 90 days after June 30 (guide states Sept 30) without re-examination or reapplication (Rule 620-3-.01(2)); after Sept 30 the licensee must meet all initial licensing requirements again and pays late fees if licensed again within 2 years of expiration. A certified operator who fails to meet recertification requirements is revoked by operation of law on the expiration date (Rule 620-3-.04(2)).

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Not required
Insurance: Not required

Notes

Operators may renew themselves or through the company account. Initial certification: exam $45 per category + $100 certification fee; need 2 years verifiable experience (or degree + 1 year within last 5). Fee/CE figures from Georgia Department of Agriculture pages and SPCC Rules ch. 620-3 (effective 4/8/2026). The fee renewal is every two years; CE recertification runs on a separate 5-year cycle.

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Structural Pest Control Company License

State license · Georgia Department of Agriculture - Structural Pest Division / Structural Pest Control Commission

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Renew on the official site (404) 656-3641

Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Continuing education: Not required
Deadline rule: Company licenses, certified operator licenses and registered employee cards all expire June 30 of every odd-numbered year (fixed calendar cycle, not prorated). Next: June 30, 2027. Renewal notices are emailed from [email protected]; renew online at kellysolutions.com/ga.

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Grace period: None before June 30; late-fee window July 1 - Sept 30 (Rule: not renewable after 90 days past June 30 without reexamination/reapplication).

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $170
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
If the application/fee is not received by June 30 the fees double (Rule 620-3-.01(2)): company license about $100 -> about $200; the about $70 research fee is not subject to late penalty (so about $270 total late); late fee assessed on any renewal on/after July 1.
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
No renewal more than 90 days after June 30 (guide states Sept 30) without re-examination or reapplication (Rule 620-3-.01(2)); after Sept 30 the licensee must meet all initial licensing requirements again and pays late fees if licensed again within 2 years of expiration.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Not required
Insurance: Current insurance on file is REQUIRED to renew (portal blocks renewal if expired). Minimum limits per SPD Insurance Certification Form (12-2024): Fumigation/Household/Honey-bee categories: bodily injury $50,000 per occurrence, property damage $50,000 per occurrence, $200,000 annual aggregate; Wood-Destroying Organism category: $100,000 / $100,000 per occurrence and $500,000 annual aggregate. Must include pollution liability, Errors & Omissions (WDO), and cancellation-notice provision to the Department. Submit form/ACORD 25 on each policy renewal to [email protected]. Performance bond not required unless the company advertises as bonded (then blanket bond of 5% of prior year gross sales, Rule 620-4-.01).

Notes

Regulated by the Georgia Department of Agriculture (Structural Pest Division; Commission meets 2nd Tuesday monthly). Biennial company license fee $100 + $70 UGA research fee = $170 for the 2-year period (SPD application SPD-13-20; rules effective 4/8/2026). Sub-office license (one registered employee only) is separate. Registered employees renew for $10 (late $20 July 1-Sept 30) and need recertification hours (Rule 620-3-.01). Phone (404) 656-3641, [email protected].

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Plumbing2 license types

Master Plumber Class I (Restricted)

MP-I · State license · State Construction Industry Licensing Board - Divisions of Conditioned Air, Electrical Contractors, Master & Journeyman Plumbers (GA Secretary of State)

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Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Continuing education: 8 hours
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Master Plumbers: minimum 8 hours of CE within the 24 months before expiration (Board FAQ states 4 hours per year) in plumbing installation, design, state codes, products, new techniques, tools/materials, safety, work-related legal issues; Master Plumbers may also take environmental/business topics (Rule 121-4-.04). Initially licensed <2 years: 4 hours; <1 year: none. Providers: higher-ed, vocational-technical, trade/professional organizations, or State Board of Technical and Adult Education institutes. Applicants attest at renewal; random audits; keep records 5 years; CE Broker reporting required since Jan 1, 2026 for CE-required licensees.
Deadline rule: Expires November 30 of even-numbered years. Renew online in GOALS by November 30. Next deadline: November 30, 2026, with late renewal December 1 to December 31, 2026.

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Grace period: No grace period to keep working: the license is not valid after the expiration date. Late renewal is allowed December 1 to December 31 of even-numbered years (state law caps the late period at 31 days). A license not renewed by the end of the late period lapses.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: Check the official site for the fee.
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
A late renewal fee is added for renewals made during the late period, December 1 to December 31 of even-numbered years. Check the current fee with the board. Renewal, late and reinstatement fees are set on the board's fee schedule in GOALS.
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Lapsed less than 3 years: reinstatement application and fee, proof of the continuing education due since the last renewal (4 hours for each year), and a background check. Lapsed 3 years or more: the same plus any added requirements the Division sets, which may include passing the exam again and an experience affidavit. Check the current fee with the board.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Not required
Insurance: Not required

Notes

Check the current fee with the board. Renewal, late and reinstatement fees are set on the board's fee schedule in GOALS. Since July 1, 2026, O.C.G.A. Title 43, Chapter 14 (rewritten by Senate Bill 553) keeps two-year renewal, limits late renewal to 31 days after expiration, sets separate reinstatement paths for licenses lapsed under 3 years and 3 years or more, and does not let unused CE hours carry forward. Class I covers single-family homes, townhomes and multifamily buildings (including duplexes, hotels, motels and apartments) up to three stories, and commercial buildings up to 20,000 square feet (the 2026 law raised this from 10,000 square feet). Master Plumber is the qualifying license for a plumbing business. Journeyman plumbers renew separately.

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Master Plumber Class II (Non-Restricted)

MP-II · State license · State Construction Industry Licensing Board - Divisions of Conditioned Air, Electrical Contractors, Master & Journeyman Plumbers (GA Secretary of State)

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Renew on the official site (404) 424-9966

Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Continuing education: 8 hours
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Master Plumbers: minimum 8 hours of CE within the 24 months before expiration (Board FAQ states 4 hours per year) in plumbing installation, design, state codes, products, new techniques, tools/materials, safety, work-related legal issues; Master Plumbers may also take environmental/business topics (Rule 121-4-.04). Initially licensed <2 years: 4 hours; <1 year: none. Providers: higher-ed, vocational-technical, trade/professional organizations, or State Board of Technical and Adult Education institutes. Applicants attest at renewal; random audits; keep records 5 years; CE Broker reporting required since Jan 1, 2026 for CE-required licensees.
Deadline rule: Expires November 30 of even-numbered years. Renew online in GOALS by November 30. Next deadline: November 30, 2026, with late renewal December 1 to December 31, 2026.

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Grace period: No grace period to keep working: the license is not valid after the expiration date. Late renewal is allowed December 1 to December 31 of even-numbered years (state law caps the late period at 31 days). A license not renewed by the end of the late period lapses.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: Check the official site for the fee.
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
A late renewal fee is added for renewals made during the late period, December 1 to December 31 of even-numbered years. Check the current fee with the board. Renewal, late and reinstatement fees are set on the board's fee schedule in GOALS.
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Lapsed less than 3 years: reinstatement application and fee, proof of the continuing education due since the last renewal (4 hours for each year), and a background check. Lapsed 3 years or more: the same plus any added requirements the Division sets, which may include passing the exam again and an experience affidavit. Check the current fee with the board.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Not required
Insurance: Not required

Notes

Check the current fee with the board. Renewal, late and reinstatement fees are set on the board's fee schedule in GOALS. Since July 1, 2026, O.C.G.A. Title 43, Chapter 14 (rewritten by Senate Bill 553) keeps two-year renewal, limits late renewal to 31 days after expiration, sets separate reinstatement paths for licenses lapsed under 3 years and 3 years or more, and does not let unused CE hours carry forward. Class II covers all plumbing and fuel gas work without limitation. Master Plumber is the qualifying license for a plumbing business. Journeyman plumbers renew separately.

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Roofing1 license type

Roofing (no separate state license)

No license required · State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors (GA Secretary of State, Professional Licensing Boards Division)

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Renew on the official site (404) 424-9966

We did not find online renewal for this license, so the link may open the board site.

Renewal cycle: Not published, check with the board
Deadline rule: Not published, check with the board

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Grace period: Not published, check with the board

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: Check the official site for the fee.
Late fee: Check the official site for the fee.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Not required
Insurance: Not required

Notes

Georgia has no state roofing license. The Board's 'Traditional Specialty Contractors' policy statement (under O.C.G.A. 43-41-17) lists Flat Roofing, Sheet Metal Roofing and Shingles and Shakes as specialty trades that do not need a residential or general contractor license when working within the specialty (limited-service list also covers repair/re-roof of existing roofs without structural work for weatherization contractors). Roofing work that includes structural work or general contracting scope above the license threshold requires a Residential/General Contractor license (see those entries). Licensing/registration/business-license requirements are local (city/county) and vary by jurisdiction. A voluntary industry license exists (GARCA) but is not a state license.

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Georgia contractor license renewal rules

Renewal guides by trade

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Electrical2 license types

Electrical Contractor Class I (Restricted)

Electrical Contractor Class II (Non-Restricted)

General contractor4 license types

General Contractor - Limited Tier

General Contractor (Commercial, Unlimited)

Residential Contractor - Residential-Basic

Residential Contractor - Residential-Light Commercial

HVAC2 license types

Conditioned Air Contractor Class I (Restricted)

Conditioned Air Contractor Class II (Non-Restricted)

Pest control2 license types

Certified Operator (per category: Household Pest Control, Wood-Destroying Organism, Fumigation, Honey Bee Removal)

Structural Pest Control Company License

Plumbing2 license types

Master Plumber Class I (Restricted)

Master Plumber Class II (Non-Restricted)

Roofing1 license type

Roofing (no separate state license)

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