Georgia contractor license basics: HVAC, plumbing and electrical
What it takes to get licensed for HVAC, plumbing and electrical work in Georgia, summarized from the state’s own licensing boards with a link to every source.
Check before you file. We summarized these rules from each state’s official licensing board in October 2026 and link every source. Requirements, fees and forms change, and cities and counties often add their own license or registration. This is general information, not legal advice.
Statewide contractor licensing
Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors. Georgia licenses residential and general contractors at the state level. Electrical, plumbing, HVAC and low-voltage work is licensed separately by the Construction Industry Licensing Board, and businesses also need a city or county business license.
Threshold: A residential or general contractor license is required when the work is worth more than $2,500.
Source: Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors, checked October 2026.
Georgia HVAC license
Who licenses it: Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Conditioned Air Contractors
| Licenses |
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|---|---|
| Experience | Class I: 4 years of qualifying experience. Class II: 5 years, including commercial supervisory work. Both need EPA certification and a board-approved heat loss/gain and duct design course. |
| Exams | A board exam (passing score 70) plus three references. |
| Also note | Each company also needs a full-time qualifying licensee. |
Source: Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Conditioned Air Contractors, checked October 2026.
Georgia plumbing license
Who licenses it: Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Master Plumbers and Journeyman Plumbers
| Licenses |
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|---|---|
| Experience | Journeyman: 1 year. Master Class I or II: 5 years, including at least 2 as a licensed journeyman; Class II also needs commercial or industrial experience. |
| Exams | A board exam (passing score 70) plus three references. |
Source: Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Master Plumbers and Journeyman Plumbers, checked October 2026.
Georgia electrical license
Who licenses it: Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Electrical Contractors
| Licenses |
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|---|---|
| Experience | 4 years of primary experience, or 6 years of electrical contracting experience. You must be 21 or older. |
| Exams | A board exam (passing score 70) plus three references, one from a licensed electrical contractor. |
Source: Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Electrical Contractors, checked October 2026.
Register the business
You file Articles of Organization online through eCorp or on paper, name a Georgia registered agent, and file an annual registration every year after.
Source: Georgia Secretary of State, Corporations Division, checked October 2026.
You’ll also want a free EIN from the IRS (apply online) and a business bank account.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a state license for HVAC work in Georgia?
Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Conditioned Air Contractors licenses HVAC contractors in Georgia. Check the official page linked on this page for current rules.
Who licenses electricians in Georgia?
Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Electrical Contractors. See the linked official page for license classes and requirements.
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