Georgia Construction Contractor Exam Prep Tools & Courses

Choose Your Georgia Construction Contractor Licensing Exam

Georgia Residential Light Commercial Contractor Exam

Georgia Residential Basic Contractor Exam

Georgia Contractors Business and Law Exam

Things to Know About Obtaining Your Georgia Construction Contractor License

Here’s what you’ll need to become a licensed contractor in Georgia:

Be 21 years of age or older
Demonstrate good character and provide proof of financial responsibility
Have a four-year degree in construction management or related field; or
Have four years of practical experience and a combination of college courses; or
Have a minimum of four years of practical experience in which two of those years should have been working under a general contractor/administration.
Pass the Georgia Contractors Business Law Exam and the Georgia Technical exam for the category of work in which you’ll be applying.

DETERMINE WHICH TYPE OF LICENSE YOU NEED

Any project over $2,500 requires a licensed contractor in the state of Georgia. There are three types of licenses a contractor can hold:

Residential Basic Contractor
Residential Light Commercial Contractor License
General Contractor License

Learn more about how to become a general contractor in Georgia in our in-depth blog!

Pre-Requisite exams & training

Contractor Licensing Start-Up Consultation

$ 79.00

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Georgia Contractors Business, Law and Project Management Exam Prep Course

$ 297.00

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Overview

Gain the Knowledge You Need to Pass the Geogia Construction Contractor Exams

Look to Contractor Training Center for the tools, resources, and exam prep services to meet all Georgia construction contractor license requirements. Our programs include everything you need to start building and growing your construction career.

We’ll guide you through the application process, explain the different types of exams, and offer additional resources to make the process of acquiring your license as easy and stress-free as possible.

Want some pro tips? Book a 30-minute start-up consultation with one of our licensing experts to map out your plan to become a construction contractor in Georgia.

Contractor License Options

Which Georgia Construction Contractor License is right for you?

The NASCLA Accredited exam is recognized for commercial contracting in multiple states, including Georgia. The NASCLA Examination Program helps you avoid taking multiple state exams if you wish to get licensed in multiple jurisdictions. In addition, once you take an NASCLA Exam, you can apply to other accepting states for the corresponding license without taking their state licensing exam.

Georgia Residential Building Contractor License: A Georgia Residential Basic Contractor is a contractor who can work on construction, remodeling, and improvement of one- to four-family unit residences, not exceeding three stories in height.

Georgia Residential Light Commercial Building Contractor License: A Georgia Residential Light Commercial Contractor can perform any contractor work or activity performed by a residential basic contractor and, additionally, includes activity related to multifamily and multi-use light commercial buildings and structures, and their related accessory buildings and structures

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