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How to get an electrician license in Georgia

Requirements, license levels, and the issuing authority — sourced from Georgia's official board.

Added biennial renewal date (June 30, even years) and CE (4 hrs/yr, 8 per cycle). Additional applicant conditions (age 21+, references) are set by board rule; not all confirmable on the fetched page.

Issuing authority: Georgia State Board of Electrical Contractors (Construction Industry Licensing Board, Office of the Secretary of State). Official page: https://sos.ga.gov/georgia-state-board-electrical-contractors

License levels in Georgia

Georgia electrician licensing at a glance

RequirementsAt least 4 years of qualifying experience under a licensed contractor; Class I requires experience in at least 6 of the primary experience areas, Class II in all primary areas; pass the licensing exam (a Board-approved review course is required after two failed attempts).
ReciprocityNot detailed on the board page.
RenewalEvery 2 years; renew online by June 30 of even-numbered years (late period July 1-31 of even years). Continuing education: 4 hours per year (8 hours per 2-year renewal), completed before applying to renew.
NotesAdded biennial renewal date (June 30, even years) and CE (4 hrs/yr, 8 per cycle). Additional applicant conditions (age 21+, references) are set by board rule; not all confirmable on the fetched page.

Questions

Do you need a license to work as an electrician in Georgia?
Added biennial renewal date (June 30, even years) and CE (4 hrs/yr, 8 per cycle). Additional applicant conditions (age 21+, references) are set by board rule; not all confirmable on the fetched page.
What electrician license levels does Georgia have?
The levels are Class I Electrical Contractor (restricted: single-phase installations <=200A at the service), Class II Electrical Contractor (non-restricted/unrestricted).
How do you get licensed as an electrician in Georgia?
At least 4 years of qualifying experience under a licensed contractor; Class I requires experience in at least 6 of the primary experience areas, Class II in all primary areas; pass the licensing exam (a Board-approved review course is required after two failed attempts).
Does Georgia have electrician license reciprocity?
Not detailed on the board page.

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Sources: sos.ga.gov · sos.ga.gov · rules.sos.ga.gov. Always confirm current requirements with the issuing authority.

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