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Georgia Residential Basic Contractor

The Georgia Residential Basic contractor license allows for residential construction from the ground up, as well as remodeling existing residential properties including detached one-family and two-family residences and one-family townhouses not over 3 stories in height.

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There are two combos: Regular and Pre-Highlighted. The only difference is that the Pre-Highlighted combo comes with books that are already highlighted and tabbed for you. If you get the regular combo, you still get all of the books and tabs, but you will highlight yourself. The course includes highlighting guides for each book.

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

Regular Combo

Combos include

  • The physical textbooks for the exam
  • Pre-printed quick reference books tabs
  • Online Prep Course which includes:
    • Highlighting Guides
    • Audio tracks
    • Digital Study Guides
    • 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 Residential Basic Application.

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Step 2
Purchase Your Exam Prep Course

Buy the Georgia Residential Basic Contractor Prep Course.

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Step 3
Study for the Exam

Prepare for the Georgia Residential Basic Contractor Exam and Business Law Exam.

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Step 4
Schedule & Pass the Exam

Schedule your exam through PSI Exams and pass both the Trades and Business Law exams.

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Georgia Residential Basic State Requirements & Application

  • Must have at least 12 to 24 months Residential Building as experience.
  • Must be 21 years of age or older.
  • Must be of good character and otherwise qualified as to competency, ability, integrity, and financial responsibility. To prove financial responsibility, you may submit a bank credit reference showing 24 months history, a $25,000 surety bond, a $25,000 line of credit or letter of credit, or affirmation of a minimum net worth of $25,000. Must provide a bank credit reference or credit report within 45 days.
  • Must provide a copy of an insurance certificate showing proof of workers' compensation insurance as required by Georgia law and liability insurance with a minimum amount of $300,000.
  • Residential Basic and Residential Light Commercial contractors do not have any minimum net worth requirements.
Board Contact Information:

Professional Licensing Board Division
237 Coliseum Dr.
Macon, GA 31217-3858

Phone: 404-424-9966
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:30pm
Website: Georgia Licensing Contractors 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 Residential Basic Contractor Test Information

Test Information:
This open book test covers information over 8 subject areas. The questions are created from content in the 8 book set shown below. Pre-approval from the state is required to sit for this exam. There is also a GA Business Law exam which will cover information from the other book in the set below.

Applicants must also pass a separate exam on Business Law and Project Management for Georgia. There is a separate $60 fee for the Business Law exam.

Exam Details Information
Number of Questions 80
Passing Score 70% or 56 Questions
Time Allowed 200 Minutes
Subject Area Breakdown
Subject Area # of Items
Sitework, Footings, and Foundation 8
Concrete and Concrete Reinforcement 8
Masonry 5
Carpentry 16
Roofing 8
General Code and Construction Knowledge 18
Associated Trades 10
OSHA Safety 7

Georgia Residential Basic Reciprocity

Georgia has reciprocity with Louisiana, South Carolina, and Mississippi. You must hold a current active Residential Builders license obtained by state examination.

Georgia Residential Basic Permitted Work

Residential Basic contractors are permitted to work on construction, remodeling, and improvement of one to four-family unit residences, not exceeding three stories in height.

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