Georgia renewal guide
Electrical Contractor License (Unrestricted)
If this license is up for renewal, this page gives you the fee, the timeline, and the items that usually hold the filing up.
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What matters before you file.
Check the fee, the renewal window, and the documents or insurance records that can slow approval down.
Issuing authority
Renewal period
Every 24 months
Renewal fee
$100.00
Late penalty
$50.00
Bond requirement
No
Insurance requirement
Yes — General Liability, Workers' Compensation
Continuing education
8 hours
Before you renew
Get the filing straight.
- 1
Finish the CE first
Complete the 8 required hours before you start the renewal.
- 2
Check the insurance certificates
Make sure the required policies are current and match what the board or agency expects before you file.
- 3
File with the board
File through Georgia State Board of Electrical Contractors and pay the $100.00 renewal fee once the supporting proof is ready.
Renew online - 4
Leave room for processing
Typical processing time is 30 days, so do not wait until the last minute.
If you miss the deadline, the late penalty is $50.00, with a 31-day grace period.
Detailed notes
The fine print is here.
Georgia Electrical Contractor License (Unrestricted)
The Unrestricted (Class II) Electrical Contractor license is issued by the Georgia State Board of Electrical Contractors under the Secretary of State. This license allows holders to perform all types of electrical work statewide.
Requirements
- Experience: Documented experience in the electrical trade
- Examination: Must pass the unrestricted electrical contractor exam
- Insurance: General liability and workers' compensation insurance
- Application Fee: $110
- Background Check: Required as part of the application
Renewal Information
- Renewal Period: Every 2 years (by June 30 of even-numbered years)
- Renewal Fee: $100
- Late Penalty: $50 for late renewal (July 1-31)
- Continuing Education: 4 hours per year (8 total per renewal cycle)
- Online Renewal: Through GOALS portal
License Classifications
- Restricted (Class I): Limited to specific types of electrical work
- Unrestricted (Class II): All types of electrical work permitted
Scope of Work
Unrestricted Electrical Contractors can:
- Install, alter, and repair all electrical systems
- Perform residential and commercial electrical work
- Work on industrial electrical installations
- Pull electrical permits statewide
*Disclaimer: This information is provided for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Always verify current requirements directly with the Georgia Secretary of State.*
Official links
Check the board or agency directly.
Required documents
- Proof of Insurance
- Examination Results
- Experience Documentation
- Background Check
Source notes
GA SOS Electrical Board . Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 121-3-.01 (license req), 121-4-.05 (CE: 4 hrs/yr). O.C.G.A. §43-14. Verified March 2026.
Rules move. Check Georgia State Board of Electrical Contractors again before you pay, renew, or schedule work around this requirement.
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