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Georgia Residential Light Commercial Contractor

The Georgia Residential Light Commercial contractor license allows for multi-family and multi-use light commercial buildings as well as 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 Light Commercial Application.

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Step 2
Purchase Your Exam Prep Course

Buy the Georgia Residential Light Commercial Prep Course.

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Step 3
Study for the Exam

Prepare for the Trades and Business Law Exams for Georgia Residential Light Commercial.

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Step 4
Schedule & Pass the Exam

Schedule your exam through PSI Exams and pass the Georgia Residential Light Commercial exam.

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Georgia Residential Light Commercial State Requirements & Application

  • Must have at least 2 light commercial jobs 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 $500,000.
  • 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 Light Commercial Contractor Test Information

Test Information: The open-book test covers 9 subject areas. Below is the exam breakdown:

Subject Area Number of Questions
Sitework, Footings, and Foundation 8
Concrete and Concrete Reinforcement 8
Metal 5
Masonry 6
Carpentry 16
Roofing 10
General Code and Construction Knowledge 20
Associated Trades 10
OSHA Safety 7

Georgia Residential Light Commercial Reciprocity

Georgia does not offer reciprocity exemptions for Residential Light Commercial licenses.

Georgia Residential Light Commercial Permitted Work

With this license, you can work on detached one-family, two-family residences, and multi-family or multi-use light commercial buildings not exceeding three stories in height.

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