2021 Georgia General Contractor License Requirements

In Georgia, general contractors need to be licensed by the Georgia Board of Residential & General Contractors. A general contractor license gives you the ability to build and remodel all kinds of commercial and residential buildings with no type or size restrictions. To qualify, you must:

• Be at least 21 years old
• Pass a criminal background check 
• Meet one of the following educational and experience requirements:
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in construction management, engineering, architecture or another relevant field plus one year of work experience under the supervision of a contractor
• Post-secondary education in construction-related fields plus work experience that works out to the equivalent of the degree and work experience requirement outlined in point one
• Four years of experience working under the supervision of a licensed contractor
• Prove that you have a minimum net worth of $150,000 with a signed statement from a Certified Public Accountant
• Obtain a general liability insurance policy with a value of at least $500,000
• Pass a written examination that tests knowledge of building codes, safety regulations and general contracting knowledge
• Submit an application and pay a $200 non-refundable application fee

There are two other types of licenses. The first is a residential-basic contractors license, which allows you to build and perform renovations on one and two-family residences and single-family townhomes, provided they are no taller than three stories. The second is a residential–light commercial contractor license, which has the same allowances as a residential–basic contractors license, plus the ability to work multi-family homes and multi-use commercial buildings. These have a different set of requirements.

Everyone who’s anyone knows the value of a blue checkmark on social media. That’s what the green Verified License Badge is for businesses on Houzz Pro. With one glance, this Badge helps you:

• Let homeowners know that your business is licensed by state industry experts.
• Stand out from the competition while homeowners consider who to hire
• Add credibility to your company name, providing peace of mind to future clients

Here are the steps you can take to add a verified license to your Houzz profile. 

NOTE: This Verified License Badge feature is currently only available in certain states for certain plan types.