Electrical

Georgia's Board of Electrical Contractors, under the Secretary of State, licenses electrical contractors. There are two license types: Restricted and Non-Restricted. You create an account in the GOALS portal, choose your license type, complete the online application, upload the required documents and pay the fee.

Yes. If you have never held the license, you apply for licensure by exam, and the Board must approve you before you can sit for it. The checklist includes a signed, notarized application with a $110 fee, a background check, work experience, three references, a secure and verifiable document, and an affidavit of citizenship.

Experience requirements and the scope of each license are set by the Board. Check the GA Secretary of State before you apply.

Applications are generally processed within 20 business days of receipt, but times vary, and the clock restarts if you get a deficiency letter. You may not legally perform services until you hold an active license.

Licenses renew every two years, online, by June 30 of even-numbered years. A late renewal period runs July 1 to July 31, with a late fee added.

Reciprocity is available for a Non-Restricted license if you hold a current license with no violations, obtained by exam, from Alabama, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina or Tennessee.