Substitute Teacher / Georgia
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Georgia Substitute Teacher License Requirements

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher.

Requirements, fees, and renewal timing for this license, sourced from state board records.

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Fills in for absent teachers. Requirements range from diploma to license.

What the Georgia data shows for Substitute Teachers

Georgia sets the entry bar for substitute teachers at 2,000 training hours and a passing score on a state-approved exam. A background check is a standard part of the process. The credential is administered under Georgia's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Degree".

The initial price tag is $100 every 5 years. Georgia doesn't require continuing education for this license, so upkeep costs stay confined to the renewal fee itself.

Georgia evaluates out-of-state credentials case-by-case rather than through a published reciprocity list.

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
36/100
Substitute Teacher · 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
2,000 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee C-
$100
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden N/A
N/A
Renewal fee annualized over the renewal cycle
Continuing Education N/A
N/A
Continuing-education hours annualized over the renewal cycle
Experience Required N/A
N/A
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Georgia

Education / Training Hours
Degree
2,000 hours
Exam Requirement
Required
Initial License Fee
$100
Renewal Fee
N/A
Renewal Cycle
Every 5 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Required

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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 Substitute Teacher in Georgia? ▼
Georgia requires 2000 education/training hours, passing an exam, and an initial fee of $100. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as a Substitute Teacher in Georgia? ▼
Georgia licenses substitute teachers who complete its requirements (2000 education hours) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Georgia licensing board.
Can I transfer my Substitute Teacher license to Georgia from another state? ▼
Out-of-state substitute teacher credentials get a case-by-case review in Georgia rather than automatic recognition. Interstate compacts exist for a number of professions and might still help. Confirm the details with the Georgia licensing board.
Does Georgia require a background check for Substitute Teacher licensing? ▼
Georgia does require a background check before issuing a substitute teacher license. What counts as disqualifying, and how it's reviewed, is up to the state licensing board.

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Substitute Teacher in Georgia is one requirement row in a substitute teacher-wide, 50-state comparison.

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.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.