How to Become a Plumber in Georgia
In Georgia, a Plumber license typically requires a state exam, a 70% passing score.
Installs and repairs water, gas and drainage systems. Journeyman plumber licenses vary by state and locality; many require apprenticeship hours plus an exam. Requirements change — always confirm with Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) — Division of Master Plumbers and Journeyman Plumbers before paying.
Licensing steps in Georgia
- 1Meet the basic requirements
Minimum age 18.
- 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 $40
- 5Stay current
License renews every 2 years with 8 hours of continuing education.
Plumber requirements — Georgia at a glance
| Education hours | — |
| Exam vendor | PSI |
| Questions (national/state) | — / — |
| Passing score | 70% |
| Exam fee | — |
| Application fee | $40 |
| License fee | — |
| First-attempt pass rate | not published |
| Retake rule | — |
| Renewal | every 2 years · 8 CE |
| Reciprocity | No — Georgia has no plumbing reciprocity agreements; out-of-state plumbers apply and pass the exam |
Official source: Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) — Division of Master Plumbers and Journeyman Plumbers ↗
Transferring a Plumber license between states
No plumber compact — licensure is state or local. Plumbing licences do not transfer through a national compact. As with electrical work, licensing authority sits with state boards and local jurisdictions, and bilateral board agreements cover specific state pairs.
Contact the specific licensing authority for your destination and ask about reciprocal agreements and code-exam requirements. Mechanism data retrieved 2026-09-13.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get a Plumber 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 Plumber exam in Georgia?
Official first-attempt pass rates are not published by Georgia; check the state board.
What does the Plumber license cost in Georgia?
the application fee is $40
Can I transfer my Plumber license to Georgia?
No plumber compact — licensure is state or local: Plumbing licences do not transfer through a national compact. As with electrical work, licensing authority sits with state boards and local jurisdictions, and bilateral board agreements cover specific state pairs. For Georgia specifically, our dataset notes: No — Georgia has no plumbing reciprocity agreements; out-of-state plumbers apply and pass the exam.
Plan your Plumber 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 Plumber 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.
Plumber tools for Georgia
Every step of the Georgia Plumber 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 Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) — Division of Master Plumbers and Journeyman Plumbers (retrieved 2026-08-20).