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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.
    There are two required exams: the Georgia Residential Basic trades exam and the Georgia Business Law exam.

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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.

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    • All of the textbooks for both exams
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      • And more!

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    Steps to Obtain Your Contractor License

    Step 1
    Submit Your Application

    Submit your Georgia Residential Basic Application.

    Submit Application
    Step 2
    Purchase Your Exam Prep Course

    Buy the Georgia Residential Basic Contractor Prep Course.

    Purchase
    Step 3
    Study for the Exam

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

    Study
    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 Light Commercial Application

    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.
    Candidate Information Bulletin: Georgia Residential Basic Candidate Bulletin

    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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