Electrician license
Georgia electrician license
Georgia licenses electrical contractors statewide in two classes, Class I (restricted) and Class II (unrestricted), through the Division of Electrical Contractors of the State Construction Industry Licensing Board. The state's electrical rule has no journeyman license. This page covers Electrical Contractor Class I (Restricted) and Electrical Contractor Class II (Unrestricted). Local licensing in Atlanta is covered below.
Licenses at a glance
| License | Experience | Exam | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Contractor Class I (Restricted) | Not set in hours | 140 questions, 2023 NEC | Not confirmed: check with the board |
| Electrical Contractor Class II (Unrestricted) | Not set in hours | 140 questions, 2023 NEC | Not confirmed: check with the board |
How to get each Georgia license
Electrical Contractor Class I (Restricted)
Requirements. Be at least 21, give three references (one from a licensed electrical contractor), document at least 4 years of primary experience, and score at least 70 on the exam. Class I covers only single-phase installations of not more than 200 amperes at the service drop or lateral.
Exam. Required.
| Testing company | PSI |
|---|---|
| Code edition | 2023 NEC |
| Questions | 140 questions |
| Time | 480 minutes (8 hours) |
| Passing score | Scaled score of 70 |
| Code book | Open book, limited to the references on the board's list (2023 NEC, American Electricians' Handbook, NASCLA Georgia business guide, OSHA 1926 and others). No handwritten notes. |
| Exam fee | Not confirmed: check with the board |
| Official bulletin | Georgia Division of Electrical Contractors Candidate Information Handbook (PSI, rev. 11/2024) |
Fees. Not confirmed: check with the board
The exam has a regulations and business part (30 questions) and a technical part (110 questions), given in two 4-hour sessions. The handbook says beta (pretest) questions are part of the total: 15 on the Class I exam and 22 on the Class II exam.
Sources: Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 121-3-.01, Statewide Electrical Contractor License; Georgia CILB Division of Electrical Contractors, Candidate Information Handbook (PSI, November 2024).
Electrical Contractor Class II (Unrestricted)
Requirements. The same as Class I (age 21, three references, 4 years of primary experience, exam score of 70), plus documented experience on installations larger than single-phase 200-ampere systems. Class II has no size restriction.
Exam. Required.
| Testing company | PSI |
|---|---|
| Code edition | 2023 NEC |
| Questions | 140 questions |
| Time | 480 minutes (8 hours) |
| Passing score | Scaled score of 70 |
| Code book | Open book, limited to the references on the board's list (2023 NEC, American Electricians' Handbook, NASCLA Georgia business guide, OSHA 1926 and others). No handwritten notes. |
| Exam fee | Not confirmed: check with the board |
| Official bulletin | Georgia Division of Electrical Contractors Candidate Information Handbook (PSI, rev. 11/2024) |
Fees. Not confirmed: check with the board
Sources: Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 121-3-.01, Statewide Electrical Contractor License; Georgia CILB Division of Electrical Contractors, Candidate Information Handbook (PSI, November 2024).
Local electrician licenses in Georgia
Atlanta: No city electrician license; electrical permits are pulled by a Georgia-licensed electrical contractor or the owner
Atlanta does not issue its own electrician license. Its electrical permit must be filed by a Georgia-licensed electrical or low-voltage contractor or by the property owner. Issued by City of Atlanta Office of Buildings. Official page.
Source: City of Atlanta Office of Buildings, Electrical permit information.
Practice for the exam
Free practice. The journeyman electrician practice test with 2026 and 2023 NEC versions has 30 questions on code and calculations, scored by subject, with no account. It is general NEC practice, not built from the Georgia exam outline.
How to apply
Apply to the Division of Electrical Contractors with your experience documentation and references; once the board approves you, PSI sends instructions to schedule the exam. Apply on the official site.
Source: Georgia CILB Division of Electrical Contractors, Candidate Information Handbook (PSI, November 2024).
Renewal and continuing education
| Renewal | Every two years, by the license's expiration date |
|---|---|
| Continuing education | 4 hours of continuing education a year for an electrical contractor license; applicants licensed a year or less are exempt at their first renewal |
Source: Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. ch. 121-4, renewal and continuing education.
Reciprocity with other states
Georgia may license an electrical contractor who holds an out-of-state license and documents the required experience. North Carolina's board lists a reciprocal agreement with Georgia: a Georgia unlimited licensee may obtain any North Carolina classification, and a North Carolina unlimited licensee may obtain a Georgia unlimited license.
Sources: Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 121-2-.03, Statewide License by Reciprocity; NCBEEC, Georgia reciprocity.
Look up a Georgia electrician license
Not confirmed: check with the board
Common questions
Who issues electrician licenses in Georgia?
Georgia licenses electrical contractors statewide in two classes, Class I (restricted) and Class II (unrestricted), through the Division of Electrical Contractors of the State Construction Industry Licensing Board. The state's electrical rule has no journeyman license.
Does Georgia accept electrician licenses from other states?
Georgia may license an electrical contractor who holds an out-of-state license and documents the required experience. North Carolina's board lists a reciprocal agreement with Georgia: a Georgia unlimited licensee may obtain any North Carolina classification, and a North Carolina unlimited licensee may obtain a Georgia unlimited license.
How often does a Georgia electrician license renew?
Every two years, by the license's expiration date. Continuing education: 4 hours of continuing education a year for an electrical contractor license; applicants licensed a year or less are exempt at their first renewal.
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from Georgia's own licensing board, statute or rule, or the testing company the board names. Where a fact could not be confirmed from one of them, the page says to check with the board. Rules and fees change: confirm with the board before you apply.
- Georgia CILB Division of Electrical Contractors, Candidate Information Handbook (PSI, November 2024), opened November 11, 2026
- Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 121-3-.01, Statewide Electrical Contractor License, opened November 11, 2026
- Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 121-2-.03, Statewide License by Reciprocity, opened November 11, 2026
- NCBEEC, Georgia reciprocity, opened November 11, 2026
- City of Atlanta Office of Buildings, Electrical permit information, opened November 11, 2026
- Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. ch. 121-4, renewal and continuing education, opened November 11, 2026
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Last verified November 11, 2026.