Georgia licensing

Licensing in Georgia — Sources checked

Who and what this applies to

Limited to the construction category and statutory provision described below.

The rules

  • Georgia’s State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors regulates offering or performing covered residential and general contracting for compensation. Select the appropriate residential or general-contractor category for the work. Specialty-trade and owner-builder exemptions are limited; an exemption from this Board’s credential does not remove another applicable trade license or local requirement. Source

Primary sources

Sources reviewed 2026-09-30. This guide covers the projects and rules stated above.

Not legal advice. This is general legal information. Laws and project facts differ; confirm the applicable requirements for your project.

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