Georgia Contractors Business and Law Exam Prep Courses

Do you want to take your career to the next level and obtain a general contractor's license in Georgia? Contractor Training Center can put you on the path toward achieving your goals by passing the required exams and navigating the licensing process.

Learn the ins and outs of the whole process of becoming a general contractor in Georgia in our helpful blog!

We offer everything you need to prepare for the Georgia Contractors Business and Law Exam, required for all Georgia Contractor license applicants, including exam prep packages (Full-Service, Online, Book & Tab Set), approved reference materials, and more.

All candidates must pass the Business & Law Exam for licensure in Georgia as a Residential or General Contractor. Applicants must apply to the state prior to registering with PSI for an examination. Georgia State law requires contractors to be licensed and regulated by the Professional Licensing Board. Eligibility for examination is determined by the Board. 

You can also refer to the PSI Candidate Information Bulletin for more information on testing policies.

To obtain a Georgia Residential Basic Contractor license you must:

• Have two years of experience working as or employed by a residential contractor. 
• Acquire general liability insurance (minimum $300,000 per occurrence) and submit the signed certificate of insurance with your application. 
• Pass the Georgia Contractors Business Law Exam. 
• Pass the Georgia Residential Basic Contractor Exam.

A Georgia Residential Light Commercial Contractor license is required for contracting in Georgia for any job over $2,500.  To obtain a Georgia Residential Basic Contractor license you must:

• Demonstrate financial responsibility by providing a(n):  
• 24-month bank credit reference form; or  
• 25,000 surety bond; or  
• $25,000 line of credit or letter of credit; or  
• Affirmation of a minimum net worth of $25,000.    
• Provide copy of an insurance certificate showing proof of workers compensation insurance as required by Georgia law and liability insurance in a minimum amount of $500,000 (individual or as qualifying agent for a business).  
• List two projects successfully performed and completed within the residential-light commercial category within the four years prior to application submission.  
• Pass the Georgia Contractors Business Law Exam.  
• Pass the Georgia Residential Light Commercial Contractor Exam.