Georgia contractor license renewal checklist

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)

Deadline

Nov 30 of odd years

Renewal cycle

Every 2 years

CE hours

8 hours

Renewal fee

Check the official site for the fee.

Late fee

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.

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.

Official link

https://goals.sos.ga.gov/

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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)

Deadline

Nov 30 of odd years

Renewal cycle

Every 2 years

CE hours

8 hours

Renewal fee

Check the official site for the fee.

Late fee

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.

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.

Official link

https://goals.sos.ga.gov/

Last verified

Oct 17, 2026, confidence medium

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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)

Deadline

Jun 30 of even years

Renewal cycle

Every 2 years

CE hours

8 hours

Renewal fee

Check the official site for the fee.

Late fee

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.

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.

Official link

https://goals.sos.ga.gov/

Last verified

Oct 17, 2026, confidence medium

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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)

Deadline

Jun 30 of even years

Renewal cycle

Every 2 years

CE hours

8 hours

Renewal fee

Check the official site for the fee.

Late fee

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.

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.

Official link

https://goals.sos.ga.gov/

Last verified

Oct 17, 2026, confidence medium

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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)

Deadline

Nov 30 of even years

Renewal cycle

Every 2 years

CE hours

8 hours

Renewal fee

Check the official site for the fee.

Late fee

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.

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.

Official link

https://goals.sos.ga.gov/

Last verified

Oct 17, 2026, confidence medium

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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)

Deadline

Nov 30 of even years

Renewal cycle

Every 2 years

CE hours

8 hours

Renewal fee

Check the official site for the fee.

Late fee

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.

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.

Official link

https://goals.sos.ga.gov/

Last verified

Oct 17, 2026, confidence medium

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Roofing (no separate state license)

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

Georgia does not issue a state license for this work. Check with your city or county.

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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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

Deadline

Jun 30 of odd years

Renewal cycle

Every 2 years

CE hours

25 hours

Renewal fee

About $100. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

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)).

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.

Official link

https://www.kellysolutions.com/ga/login.asp

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Structural Pest Control Company License

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

Deadline

Jun 30 of odd years

Renewal cycle

Every 2 years

CE hours

Not required

Renewal fee

About $170. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Late fee

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.

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).

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).

Official link

https://www.kellysolutions.com/ga/login.asp

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General Contractor - Limited Tier (GC-LT)

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

Deadline

Jun 30 of even years

Renewal cycle

Every 2 years

CE hours

Not required

Renewal fee

About $100. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Late fee

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.

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.

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).

Official link

https://goals.sos.ga.gov/

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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)

Deadline

Jun 30 of even years

Renewal cycle

Every 2 years

CE hours

Not required

Renewal fee

About $100. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Late fee

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.

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.

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).

Official link

https://goals.sos.ga.gov/

Last verified

Oct 17, 2026, confidence medium

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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)

Deadline

Jun 30 of even years

Renewal cycle

Every 2 years

CE hours

6 hours

Renewal fee

About $100. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Late fee

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.

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.

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).

Official link

https://goals.sos.ga.gov/

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Oct 17, 2026, confidence medium

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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)

Deadline

Jun 30 of even years

Renewal cycle

Every 2 years

CE hours

12 hours

Renewal fee

About $100. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Late fee

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.

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.

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).

Official link

https://goals.sos.ga.gov/

Last verified

Oct 17, 2026, confidence medium

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