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Georgia NASCLA General Contractors

The Georgia General Contractor license is the full commercial and residential builder license for Georgia. This license uses the NASCLA exam.

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What's the difference between Regular and Pre-highlighted?

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    • Quizzes and Chapter Tests
    • Unlimited practice exams
    • Unlimited tutoring
    • And more!

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Steps to Obtain Your Contractor License

Step 1
Submit Your Application

Submit your Georgia GC Application.

Submit Application
Step 2
Register for the NASCLA Exam

Register for the NASCLA Exam here.

Register
Step 3
Purchase Your Exam Prep Course

Buy the Georgia General Contractor Complete Course Package.

Purchase
Step 4
Study for and Take the Exam

Study for, and take your NASCLA Exam and Georgia Business Law Exam.

Study and Take Exam

Georgia General Contractor State Requirements & Application

  • Any prime contractor or subcontractor working on projects where the cost of labor and materials exceeds $2,500 is required to have the appropriate license.
  • Only the General Contractor license has a minimum net worth requirement. The minimum net worth for a GC unlimited is $150,000, and for a GC Limited Tier, the minimum net worth is $25,000. The limited tier license is for contracts of $1,000,000 or less.
  • The General Contractor must have at least $500,000 worth of general liability insurance.
  • Must have at least four years of proven active experience, or a four-year degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management.
Board Contact Information:
Professional Licensing Board Division
237 Coliseum Dr.
Macon, GA 31217-3858
Phone:478.207.2440 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:30pm
Website: Georgia State Licensing Board
Fees: The application fee for a new prime contractor license is $300. The renewal fee is $200. The application fee for a subcontractor is $150.
Georgia General Contractors Application

Veteran Preference: Veterans who served during wartime or who have a permanent disability may qualify for up to 10 Veteran Preference points. Contact the board to see if you qualify.

Specialty Contractors: Certain specialty contractors do not need a license. This document lists specialties that do not require a license.

Georgia General Contractor NASCLA Test Information

Test Information: This test covers information across 12 subject areas. The questions are drawn from content in the 24-book set shown below.

Exam Information Details
Exam Fee $130
Number of Questions 115
Passing Score 70% or 81 Questions
Time Limit 330 Minutes
Subject Area Breakdown
Subject Area Number of Questions
General Requirements 25
Site Construction 15
Concrete 6
Masonry 4
Metals 6
Wood 5
Thermal and Moisture Protection 5
Doors, Windows, and Glazing 4
Finishes 5
Mechanical and Plumbing Systems 6
Electrical Systems 3
Procurement and Contracting Requirements 31

Georgia General Contractor Reciprocity

The NASCLA exam serves as your trades exam in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, U.S. Virgin Islands, and West Virginia.

Georgia General Contractor Permitted Work

With this license, you may bid on and build commercial and residential projects.

Frequently Asked Questions: Georgia NASCLA General Contractor License

How do I obtain a Georgia General Contractor license via NASCLA?

Four steps: (1) Submit your Georgia GC Application to the Professional Licensing Board; (2) Register for the NASCLA Commercial Exam; (3) Purchase a Georgia General Contractor Complete Course Package and study the 25-book reference set; (4) Take both your NASCLA Exam and the Georgia Business Law Exam. After passing both exams, your license is issued by the Georgia Professional Licensing Board. Browse complete prep packages above.

When is a Georgia General Contractor license required?

Any prime contractor or subcontractor working on projects where the cost of labor and materials exceeds $2,500 is required to have the appropriate Georgia contractor license. Working above this threshold without a license exposes contractors to penalties from the Georgia Professional Licensing Board.

What are the financial requirements for a Georgia General Contractor license?

Georgia has two license tiers with different financial requirements:

GC Unlimited: minimum net worth of $150,000. No project size limit.

GC Limited Tier: minimum net worth of $25,000. Contracts capped at $1,000,000 or less per project.

All Georgia General Contractors must also carry at least $500,000 in general liability insurance, regardless of tier.

What experience is required for a Georgia General Contractor license?

Applicants must demonstrate one of the following: (a) at least four years of proven active experience as a contractor, OR (b) a four-year degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management. Documentation of experience or degree is submitted with the license application.

What does the Georgia NASCLA Commercial exam cover?

The NASCLA Commercial exam covers 12 subject areas with 115 questions total: General Requirements (25), Site Construction (15), Concrete (6), Masonry (4), Metals (6), Wood (5), Thermal and Moisture Protection (5), Doors/Windows/Glazing (4), Finishes (5), Mechanical and Plumbing Systems (6), Electrical Systems (3), and Procurement and Contracting Requirements (31).

Exam fee: $130. Passing score: 70% (81 correct answers). Time limit: 330 minutes. The exam is open-book, so pre-highlighted and pre-tabbed reference books significantly speed up question lookup. Explore the pre-highlighted combo above.

What are the Georgia General Contractor license fees?

Application and licensing fees paid to the Georgia Professional Licensing Board:

New prime contractor license: $300 application fee.

Renewal: $200.

New subcontractor license: $150 application fee.

The NASCLA exam fee ($130) is paid separately to NASCLA when registering for the exam.

Does Georgia accept NASCLA exam results from contractors licensed in other states?

Yes. The NASCLA Accredited Examination is accepted by 17 jurisdictions including Georgia, so passing the NASCLA Commercial Building Contractor exam once qualifies you to apply for the trades portion of contractor licensing in all NASCLA-participating states. You still need to complete each state's separate application, business law exam, and financial and insurance requirements.

How do I contact the Georgia Professional Licensing Board?

Georgia Professional Licensing Board Division
237 Coliseum Dr.
Macon, GA 31217-3858
Phone: 478.207.2440
Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:30pm