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Electrical apprenticeship & licensing

Georgia electrical apprentice requirements.

Georgia licenses Electrical Contractors statewide rather than individual electricians. Class I is restricted to qualifying single-phase installations; Class II is unrestricted.

Official licensing authority

Georgia State Board of Electrical Contractors

Board → · How to apply → · Rules →

Last verified: October 2, 2026 · TRADECAIRN status: Educational summary; official authority controls.

At a glance

Current licensing facts

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License classes
Class I: single-phase installations not exceeding 200 amperes; Class II: unrestricted.
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Minimum age
21 years old.
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Experience
Four years of primary electrical experience; limited secondary/education credit may apply.
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Passing score
70% on the applicable exam.
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Initial application fee
$110 for Restricted or Non-Restricted licensure by examination.
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Renewal / CE
Renew by June 30 of even-numbered years; 4 CE hours per year, normally 8 per cycle.

Georgia licenses contractors, not individual electricians

The Board expressly states that it licenses Electrical Contractors rather than electrician or journeyman worker credentials.

Class II requires broader experience

Class II applicants must document experience above single-phase 200-amp systems and across the Board’s required work categories.

Recommended study references

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Electrical license reciprocity / portability

Georgia’s current Board FAQ states that Georgia does not currently offer licensure by reciprocity as of May 2026. Older application pages may still display a reciprocity option, so verify the current Board instructions.

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Official sources

Board · How to apply · Rules

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Important: This is an educational summary. Verify current state and local requirements before applying, testing, or performing work.

Pay, outlook & career planning

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Licensing is only one part of choosing where and how to build an electrical career. Compare current BLS wage sources, long-term trade outlook, license classifications, and advancement paths alongside the rules above.

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