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How to get a plumber license in Georgia
Requirements, license levels, and the issuing authority — sourced from Georgia's
official board.
CORRECTION: Journeyman requires 1 year of experience, not 3 years as in current data.
Journeyman: at least 1 year of plumbing experience as covered by the Georgia State Plumbing Code + pass the state (PSI, 70%) exam. Master (Class I or II): minimum 5 years experience, with at least 2 of those years licensed as a Journeyman Plumber + exam. Class I limited to single-family/two-family dwellings and commercial under 10,000 sq ft; Class II unrestricted.
Reciprocity
Not established statewide.
Renewal
Biennial.
Notes
CORRECTION: Journeyman requires 1 year of experience, not 3 years as in current data.
Questions
Do you need a license to work as a plumber in Georgia?
CORRECTION: Journeyman requires 1 year of experience, not 3 years as in current data.
What plumber license levels does Georgia have?
The levels are Journeyman Plumber, Master Plumber Class I (Restricted), Master Plumber Class II (Unrestricted, statewide).
How do you get licensed as a plumber in Georgia?
Journeyman: at least 1 year of plumbing experience as covered by the Georgia State Plumbing Code + pass the state (PSI, 70%) exam. Master (Class I or II): minimum 5 years experience, with at least 2 of those years licensed as a Journeyman Plumber + exam. Class I limited to single-family/two-family dwellings and commercial under 10,000 sq ft; Class II unrestricted.
Sources: sos.ga.gov. Always confirm current requirements with the issuing authority.
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