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How to get a plumber license in Georgia

Hours, exam, fees, renewal and continuing education for Georgia plumbing licenses, pulled from official GA sources and checked .

Quick answer
  • Licensing body: State Construction Industry Licensing Board — Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers (Georgia Secretary of State)
  • State journeyman license: Yes (Georgia issues a statewide Journeyman Plumber license and Class I / Class II Master Plumber licenses (Rule 121-3-.02).)
  • Journeyman Plumber: Minimum of one (1) year of experience in plumbing work covered by the Georgia State Plumbing Code. Experience may be Primary (direct installation under a licensed Master Plumber) or Secondary (related work such as certain maintenance or inspection roles) as defined in Rule 121-3-.02. Provide three licensed-plumber references.
  • Exam: see below, via Georgia Secretary of State / Board-scheduled exam
  • Code edition: Exams are based on the Georgia State Plumbing Code topics covered in Board rules; confirm the current exam bulletin and code edition with the Georgia Secretary of State Licensing Division before you test.

Requirements by license

Journeyman Plumber

ExperienceMinimum of one (1) year of experience in plumbing work covered by the Georgia State Plumbing Code. Experience may be Primary (direct installation under a licensed Master Plumber) or Secondary (related work such as certain maintenance or inspection roles) as defined in Rule 121-3-.02. Provide three licensed-plumber references.Source: rules.sos.ga.gov · as of
ExamGeorgia Secretary of State / Board-scheduled exam. Score at least 70 on the appropriate journeyman plumber examination and pay required fees. After two failures (post–July 1, 1989), you must complete a Board-qualified review course before a third attempt (Rule 121-3-.03).Source: rules.sos.ga.gov · as of
Fees
  • Application, examination and license fees: not listed (Published on the current Georgia SOS / Construction Industry Licensing Board fee schedule — confirm in GOALS before you pay)
Source: rules.sos.ga.gov · as of · We did not copy fees from an unrelated Georgia fee chapter. Use the current SOS fee schedule for Master/Journeyman Plumbers.
RenewalEvery 2 years. Plumbing Contractors/Journeymen licenses expire November 30 of even-numbered years, with a lapsed late-renewal period December 1–31 of even years (Rule 295-2-.09).Source: rules.sos.ga.gov · as of · Confirm the current biennial renewal dollar amount on the SOS fee schedule.
CE to renewNot confirmed on the Division 121 application rules we checked. Confirm any CE requirement on your SOS renewal notice before you renew.Source: rules.sos.ga.gov · as of

License types in Georgia

  • Statewide Journeyman Plumber
  • Statewide Class I Master Plumber (limited scope)
  • Statewide Class II Master Plumber (unrestricted)
  • Medical gas piping systems certification (separate rule)
Source: rules.sos.ga.gov · as of

Reciprocity (licensed in another state?)

The Divisions may enter formal written agreements for license by endorsement or reciprocity (Rule 121-2-.03). You need a completed application, fee, and evidence of a current out-of-state license in an appropriate classification granted by exam from a qualifying board. Confirm whether your state has an active plumber agreement with Georgia before you apply.Source: rules.sos.ga.gov · as of

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FAQ

Does Georgia have a statewide journeyman plumber license?

Yes. The Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers issues statewide Journeyman and Class I/II Master Plumber licenses.

How much experience does a Georgia journeyman plumber need?

At least one year of plumbing experience covered by the Georgia State Plumbing Code, with three licensed-plumber references (Rule 121-3-.02).

Already licensed? See Georgia plumber license renewal & CE requirements.

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