How to get an electrician license in Georgia
Hours, exam, fees, renewal and continuing education for Georgia, pulled from official GA sources and checked October 23, 2026.
- Licensing body: Georgia State Board of Electrical Contractors (Secretary of State, Professional Licensing Boards)
- State journeyman license: No (The Board licenses electrical contractors, not electricians.)
- Electrical Contractor Class I / Class II: Georgia rules require primary electrical experience (commonly cited as 4 years, with Class II needing work above single-phase 200 A) and three references, one a licensed electrical contractor. We could not load the official rule page to confirm the exact years.
- Exam: open book, via PSI
- Code edition: PSI reference list (exams through Dec. 31, 2026): Georgia State Electrical 2023 NEC or NEC Handbook.
License types in Georgia
- Electrical Contractor Class I (Restricted: single-phase, up to 200 amps)
- Electrical Contractor Class II (Non-Restricted)
Requirements by license
Electrical Contractor Class I / Class II
| Experience | Georgia rules require primary electrical experience (commonly cited as 4 years, with Class II needing work above single-phase 200 A) and three references, one a licensed electrical contractor. We could not load the official rule page to confirm the exact years.Not confirmedSource: rules.sos.ga.gov · as of October 23, 2026 · References requirement confirmed at sos.ga.gov |
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| Exam | PSI. Open book. Two parts, 4 hours each (8 hours total). Only listed references allowed (NEC, NASCLA GA business guide, OSHA 1926, Ugly's, etc.); highlighting and permanent tabs OK. Fail twice and you must take a board-approved review course.Source: test-takers.psiexams.com · as of October 23, 2026 · Retake rule: sos.ga.gov |
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| Renewal | Every 2 years. Renew online in GOALS by June 30 of even-numbered years (window April–June). Late renewal July 1–31 of even years with a late fee.Source: sos.ga.gov · as of October 23, 2026 · Renewal window from sos.ga.gov |
| CE to renew | 8 hours per 2-year renewal (4 hours each year)
2026 cycle: report CE and certificates in CE Broker. Random audits. Source: sos.ga.gov · as of October 23, 2026 |
Reciprocity (licensed in another state?)
What we couldn't confirm yet
We only publish what we can tie to an official source. These items are still open, so check them with the board:
- Exact experience years (official rule page wouldn't load).
- PSI exam fee and biennial renewal fee.
- Reciprocity status (official pages conflict).
- No standalone list of approved CE providers found; the FAQ points to Rule 121-4-.07(4).
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FAQ
Does Georgia have a state journeyman electrician license?
No. The Board licenses electrical contractors, not electricians. Georgia State Board of Electrical Contractors (Secretary of State, Professional Licensing Boards) licenses electrical contractors.
Is the Georgia electrician exam open book?
Electrical Contractor Class I / Class II: open book (PSI).
How often do you renew in Georgia?
Electrical Contractor Class I / Class II: Every 2 years; 8 hours of CE per 2-year renewal (4 hours each year).
Does Georgia have electrician license reciprocity?
Conflicting official info: the Board FAQ says Georgia does not offer reciprocity (effective May 2026), while the How-To Guide still lists Non-Restricted reciprocity for licenses from Alabama, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina or Tennessee. Call the Board before relying on either.
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