Georgia Contractor License Reciprocity
Georgia has reciprocity agreements with 8 states. These agreements may allow you to skip certain trade exams when applying for a license in those states, or when applying for a Georgia license with credentials from those states.
States That Accept a Georgia License
Electrical contractor reciprocity TERMINATES May 25, 2026. Trade exam waiver until that date. Must pass AL Business & Law exam.
Exam waiver; must pass NC Business & Law exam
Trade/technical exam waiver for qualifying license holders. Must still pass SC Business Management & Law exam. Residential builders/specialty: exam waiver if current license obtained by exam with no disciplinary action in last 3 years.
Trade exam waiver for Commercial and Electrical. Must pass TN Business & Law exam.
States Whose Licenses Georgia Accepts
General contractor trade exam waived for licensees with 3+ years active NASCLA-accredited license; must still pass Georgia Business and Law exam
General contractor trade exam waived for licensees with 3+ years active license issued by examination; must still pass Georgia Business and Law exam
Residential Basic contractor trade exam waived under specific conditions; must still pass Georgia Business and Law exam
Electrical contractor reciprocity available; trade exam waiver with license verification form
Electrical contractor reciprocity available; trade exam waiver with license verification form
HVAC (Conditioned Air) reciprocity available under specific conditions
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