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Georgia electrician licensing

Georgia licenses electrical contractors, not individual electricians. There is no state journeyman or apprentice license.

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At a glance

Journeyman credential
None statewide
Apprentice credential
None statewide
Journeyman experience
No individual license
Classroom
Not applicable
Exam
Not applicable

Apprentice or trainee

  • Georgia has no apprentice license or registration.
  • Registered apprenticeships run through programs such as the Technical College System of Georgia.

Journeyman

  • The Board licenses electrical contractors (Class I restricted and Class II unrestricted), not electricians.
  • A contractor license needs age 21 and 4 years of installation experience, among other requirements.

Where to apply

  1. Individual electricians don't take a state exam. Check with your employer and the city where you work for any local requirement.

Fees

Fees are set by each city or county.

Exam vendors often charge their own testing fee on top of state fees.

Reciprocity

Not applicable to individual electricians.

Official sources

Checked October 29, 2026. Rules and fees change by regulation; confirm with the board before you apply or pay.