Georgia

Georgia Residential and Commercial Contractor Licenses

Georgia offers three primary contractor licenses: Residential Basic Contractor, Residential Light Commercial Contractor, and General Contractor. Each license permits residential work, with varying levels of commercial work allowed. In Georgia, a license is required for any job over $2,500.

Georgia General Contractor (NASCLA)

The Georgia General Contractor license allows builders to bid on, build, or modify any type or size of commercial or residential property.

Exams Required: NASCLA commercial trades exam and the Georgia Business Law exam. Passing the NASCLA exam allows reciprocity in other states for commercial GC licenses.

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Georgia Residential Basic Contractor

The Georgia Residential Basic Contractor license permits residential construction from the ground up, including remodeling existing residential properties.

Exams Required: Georgia Residential Basic trades exam and the Georgia Business Law exam.

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Georgia Residential Light Commercial Contractor

This license allows builders to work on residential structures of any size and light commercial structures (up to three stories and 25,000 square feet).

Exams Required: Georgia Residential Light Commercial trades exam and the Georgia Business Law exam.

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