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Georgia General Contractor Licensing

Every general contractor license type Georgia issues, with continuing-education hours, renewal fees, bond requirements and approved courses. Updated for 2026.

1
License types
None
Max CE / cycle
Required
Bond at some tier
2
CE providers

Informational only — not legal advice, and not an official government resource. Licensing rules change; always confirm against the official board source linked on this page before you renew, apply, or make a business decision. Trade Cert Hub is independent and not affiliated with any state licensing board.

Georgia general contractors licenses at a glance

General Contractor

contractor
CE
None
Fee
$100
Bond
$25,000
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Getting started
How to become a general contractor in Georgia →
Moving states
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CE courses in Georgia

General Contractor continuing-education providers offering courses for Georgia license holders. Confirm a provider is on your board’s approved list before you buy.

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Need a Georgia contractor bond?

Some general contractor tiers in Georgia require a license bond. Compare quotes in a few minutes.

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Georgia general contractor licensing — FAQ

How many general contractor license types does Georgia issue?
Georgia issues 1 general contractor license type: General Contractor.
Does Georgia require continuing education for general contractors?
Georgia has no confirmed continuing-education requirement for general contractor licenses at the tiers we track (or it is 0 hours). Confirm with the licensing board.
Do Georgia general contractor licenses require a bond?
At least one general contractor license tier in Georgia requires a license bond. Check the specific license page for the bond amount, then estimate the premium with our bond cost estimator.
Which IBC edition does Georgia enforce?
Georgia currently enforces the 2018 IBC for general contractor work.

Official source

Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors

Official board site

Data compiled 2026-05-23. Confirm current figures with the board.

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