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Georgia Class II (Unrestricted) Electrical Contractor

A Georgia Class II (Unrestricted) Electrical Contractor requires 4 continuing-education hours every 2 years, a $75 state renewal fee, and no state license bond. Georgia currently enforces the 2020 NEC. Requirements, approved courses, bond and renewal steps for 2026.

At a glance GA · NEC
CE hours
4 / 2-yr
Renewal fee
$75
Bond
None ✓
Code
2020 NEC

Source: GA SBEC · compiled 2026-05-23

Need your 4 CE hours? RedVector (Vector Solutions) carries the largest approved-course catalog for Georgia.

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The Georgia electrician path

  1. master 4 yrs exp.
  2. contractor 4 yrs exp.

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Continuing education

Hours required
4
Renewal cycle
2 yr
Provider approval
Required
Subject breakdown
  • NEC updates and Georgia electrical law: 4 hours annually
Carry-over of excess hours: Not allowed

CE courses for Georgia class ii (unrestricted) electrical contractors

Electrician continuing-education providers offering courses for Georgia. Confirm a provider appears on GA SBEC’s approved-provider list before you buy.

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Bond & insurance

Contractor bond
Not required

No state license bond required at this tier. Local permits may still require one.

Insurance
$500,000

General-liability minimum. Workers’ compensation insurance is required.

These limits often apply to the licensed contractor/business, not an individual master working as an employee — confirm which applies to your situation with GA SBEC.

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Reciprocity

Georgia may offer reciprocity or an endorsement path involving the following states for this license. Reciprocity is often one-directional and tier-specific — and an exam, application, or fee may still be required — so confirm the exact path with the board before relying on it.

AlabamaLouisianaNorth CarolinaSouth CarolinaTennessee

Need the reverse direction? Try the reciprocity map.

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Check your renewal deadline

    Log in to the GA SBEC portal and confirm your expiration date and license number before doing anything else.

  2. 2

    Complete continuing education

    Complete your 4 required CE hours every 2 years with a board-approved provider (provider approval is required in this state). Keep your completion certificates.

  3. 3

    Gather bond & insurance proof

    Have current proof of your license bond and general-liability insurance and workers’ compensation coverage ready to upload.

  4. 4

    Submit and pay

    Submit the renewal through the GA SBEC portal and pay the $75 fee. Renewing online is faster than mailing a paper form.

  5. 5

    Save your confirmation

    Download the confirmation and your updated license. If you missed the deadline, look for the late/reinstatement path rather than re-applying from scratch.

Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do I need for Georgia Class II (Unrestricted) Electrical Contractor renewal?
4 hours every 2 years. Subjects: NEC updates and Georgia electrical law: 4 hours annually.
What does Georgia Class II (Unrestricted) Electrical Contractor renewal cost?
The state filing fee is $75. Approved CE courses are an additional cost that varies by provider (commonly around $15–$100).
Does Georgia accept reciprocity for this license?
Georgia may offer reciprocity or an endorsement path involving: AL, LA, NC, SC, TN. Reciprocity is often one-directional and tier-specific, and an exam or application may still be required — confirm the exact path with the board.
Which code is Georgia currently enforcing?
Georgia is currently on the 2020 NEC. Make sure your CE courses cover the current code year.

Don’t lose your license to a missed deadline

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