How to Become a General Contractor in Georgia
In Georgia, a General Contractor license typically requires a state exam, a 70% passing score.
Bids and manages construction projects. Most states license contractors through a state board; requirements range from registration to a written exam (e.g. California CSLB). Requirements change — always confirm with Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors (SLBRGC) before paying.
Licensing steps in Georgia
- 1Meet the basic requirements
Minimum age 21; a criminal background check is required.
- 2Complete pre-license education
Required training hours are not published here — check with the state board for the current figure.
- 3Register and pass the exam
The exam is administered by PSI; you need 70% to pass.
- 4Pay fees and get licensed
application $200
- 5Stay current
License renews every 2 years.
General Contractor requirements — Georgia at a glance
| Education hours | — |
| Exam vendor | PSI |
| Questions (national/state) | — / — |
| Passing score | 70% |
| Exam fee | — |
| Application fee | $200 |
| License fee | — |
| First-attempt pass rate | not published |
| Retake rule | — |
| Renewal | every 2 years |
| Reciprocity | Reciprocity with LA, MS and SC (residential qualifying agent); Georgia Business & Law exam still required |
Official source: Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors (SLBRGC) ↗
Transferring a General Contractor license between states
NASCLA accredited examination. General contractors have no compact. What exists instead is the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors: passing it once satisfies the trade exam requirement in every participating state.
Confirm your destination is still on NASCLA's participating agency list and check what else its board requires. Mechanism data retrieved 2026-09-13.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get a General Contractor license in Georgia?
After completing the required education, most candidates need 4-12 weeks of study before the exam. Total timeline depends on scheduling.
How hard is the General Contractor exam in Georgia?
Official first-attempt pass rates are not published by Georgia; check the state board.
What does the General Contractor license cost in Georgia?
the application fee is $200
Can I transfer my General Contractor license to Georgia?
NASCLA accredited examination: General contractors have no compact. What exists instead is the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors: passing it once satisfies the trade exam requirement in every participating state. For Georgia specifically, our dataset notes: Reciprocity with LA, MS and SC (residential qualifying agent); Georgia Business & Law exam still required.
Plan your General Contractor licensing in Georgia
Work the road in order — check what Georgia requires, price the prep, lock a study schedule, then keep the license current.
- 1. Confirm requirements — education hours, fees and the board that issues it.
- 2. Budget the prep — exam + application + license + course costs before you pay.
- 3. Study to the exam — the General Contractor exam blueprint and a dated study plan.
- 4. Sit the exam — what to bring, where to test, and the retake rule if you miss.
- 5. Stay licensed — renewal cycle, CE hours, and Georgia reciprocity.
General Contractor tools for Georgia
Every step of the Georgia General Contractor road has a free tool — from the first requirements check to renewal and reciprocity.
This guide is informational and not legal advice. Requirements change frequently — verify all figures with Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors (SLBRGC) (retrieved 2026-08-20).