Electrician License Requirements in Georgia
| Licensing Authority | Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Electrical Contractors (CILB-Electrical) |
| License Type | Electrical Contractor (Class I Restricted / Class II Unrestricted) |
| Experience Required | Minimum 4 years of electrician experience under a licensed electrical contractor. Must provide 3 notarized references, including at least 1 from a licensed electrical contractor. Applicants must be at least 21 years old. Apprenticeship programs typically require 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of classroom instruction. |
| Education Substitute | Approved vocational/technical programs may substitute for a portion of the experience requirement at the Board's discretion |
| Exam Required | Yes — Technical Functions Exam + Regulations, Laws, and Administrative Functions Exam |
| Bond Required | Yes — $10,000 |
| Insurance | General liability: recommended. Workers comp: required with employees |
| Continuing Education | 8 hours 8 hours per 2-year renewal cycle (4 hours per year). As of January 1, 2026, all electrical contractors must register and report CE through CE Broker. |
| Processing Time | 4-8 weeks |
Fee Breakdown
| Application Fee | $110 |
| Exam Fee | $30 |
| Late renewal | $100 |
| Est. Initial Total | $240 |
Renewal: $75 every 2 years (even-numbered years, by June 30)
Exam Requirements
Technical Functions Exam
155 questions4 hoursPass: 70%
NEC navigationGrounding and bondingServices and feedersOvercurrent protectionMotorsTransformersElectrical calculations
Regulations, Laws, and Administrative Functions Exam
4 hoursPass: 70%
Georgia licensing rulesContractsInsurance requirementsSafetyPermits
Exam provider: PSI Exams
License Tiers
Class I - Restricted
4 years experience; limited to single-phase systems up to 200 amperes
Exam: Required
Class II - Unrestricted
4 years experience with documented work on systems exceeding single-phase 200 amperes; covers all electrical systems
Exam: Required
License Reciprocity
This state has reciprocity agreements with 2 states. You may be able to skip the trade exam if you hold a valid license from one of these states.
alabamaElectrical contractor reciprocity available; trade exam waiver with license verification form
tennesseeElectrical contractor reciprocity available; trade exam waiver with license verification form
Notes
- Class I exam: 155 questions total (including 15 pretest). Class II exam: 162 questions (including 22 pretest).
- Both exams are open-book, multiple-choice, 8 hours total (4 hours per part)
- Must use GOALS online portal for applications
- 2026 change: CE reporting now required through CE Broker as of January 1, 2026
- 2026 renewal dates: opens April 6, expires June 30
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a electrician license in Georgia?
Yes, Georgia requires a statewide electrician license through the Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Electrical Contractors.
How much does a electrician license cost in Georgia?
The estimated initial cost is $140, including application, exam, and license fees.
Data last verified: 2026-04-02 | Source: CILB-Electrical