Plumber / Georgia
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Georgia Plumber License Requirements

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What the state board actually requires: fees, renewal cycle, and requirements from official records.

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Installs and repairs pipes and plumbing systems. Requires apprenticeship.

What the Georgia data shows for Plumbers

To practice as a plumber in Georgia, the state licensing board requires 5,838 documented education or training hours, a passing score on State Journeyman Plumber Exam, and 4 years of supervised work experience. A criminal history background check is also part of the application. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. The regulation sits under Georgia's professional licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Apprenticeship Program".

The initial price tag is $154, and renewal costs $131 every 1 years. The license also carries an ongoing 8-hour continuing-education requirement per 1-year cycle that adds to the true cost of staying licensed.

For plumbers, the reciprocity picture is: Journeyman licenses rarely reciprocal — check state board.

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
19/100
Plumber · Georgia

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training F
5,838 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$154
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$131/yr
$131 every 1 year
Continuing Education C+
8.0 hrs/yr
8 hours every 1 year
Experience Required F
4 years
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Georgia

Education / Training Hours
Apprenticeship Program
5,838 hours
Exam Requirement
State Journeyman Plumber Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$154
Renewal Fee
$131
Renewal Cycle
Every 1 year
Continuing Education
8 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years
Work Experience Required
4 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Georgia licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Plumber in Georgia? ▼
In Georgia, the license path calls for 5838 education/training hours, a passing score on State Journeyman Plumber Exam, and a $154 initial fee. A criminal background check is required as well.
How do I get certified as a Plumber in Georgia? ▼
Georgia licenses plumbers who complete its requirements (5838 education hours, 4 years of experience) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Georgia licensing board.
Can I transfer my Plumber license to Georgia from another state? ▼
Plumber licenses generally reciprocate as follows: Journeyman licenses rarely reciprocal — check state board. Interstate licensing compacts cover many professions and can further ease a move between states. The Georgia licensing board can confirm the current rules for your credential.
Does Georgia require a background check for Plumber licensing? ▼
Georgia does require a background check before issuing a plumber license. What counts as disqualifying, and how it's reviewed, is up to the state licensing board.
What are the continuing education requirements for Plumber in Georgia? ▼
Licensed plumbers in Georgia must complete 8 hours of continuing education every 1 year. The renewal fee is $131.

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What to do with this plumber license

Plumber in Georgia, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a plumber-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Georgia's plumber requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Plumber in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state plumber license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Georgia's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Georgia overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Georgia licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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