GA

Georgia Licensing Requirements

Burden Rank: #25 of 51 Medium Burden
97
Professions Licensed
1,255
Avg Education Hours
$131
Avg Initial Fee
48.0
Burden Score

Agriculture

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Arborist / Tree Surgeon — Yes $50 — 3 yrs
Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) — Yes $50 — 3 yrs
Water Well Driller — Yes $50 — 3 yrs

Animal Care

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Animal Breeder — No $50 — 2 yrs
Farrier / Horseshoer — No $50 — 2 yrs
Veterinarian 4,919 Yes $284 $238 2 yrs
Veterinary Technician 1,959 Yes $142 $119 2 yrs

Construction

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Electrician 5,838 Yes $131 $105 1 yr
Elevator Installer 5,838 Yes $188 $165 2 yrs
Fire Sprinkler Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
General Contractor — Yes $270 $224 2 yrs
Glazier — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
HVAC Technician 3,838 Yes $105 $82 2 yrs
Land Surveyor — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Locksmith — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Mobile Home Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Painter (Contractor) — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Pest Control Applicator 18 Yes $105 $94 3 yrs
Plumber 5,838 Yes $154 $131 1 yr
Roofer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Security Alarm Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Septic System Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs

Cosmetology

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Barber 1,230 Yes $92 $50 2 yrs
Body Piercer 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Cosmetologist 1,276 Yes $104 $55 2 yrs
Electrologist 570 Yes $105 $82 2 yrs
Esthetician 600 Yes $89 $48 2 yrs
Funeral Director / Embalmer 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Hair Braider 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Massage Therapist 638 Yes $114 $62 2 yrs
Nail Technician 403 Yes $80 $43 2 yrs
Tattoo Artist 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs

Design

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Interior Designer — No $50 — 2 yrs
Landscape Architect — Yes $224 $178 2 yrs

Education

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Childcare Center Director 55 No $105 $82 2 yrs
Elementary School Teacher — Yes $134 $88 5 yrs
School Counselor — Yes $157 $111 5 yrs
School Librarian / Media Specialist 2,000 Yes $100 — 5 yrs
Secondary School Teacher — Yes $134 $88 5 yrs
Substitute Teacher 2,000 Yes $100 — 5 yrs

Engineering

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Professional Engineer (PE) — Yes $270 $224 2 yrs
Professional Geologist — Yes $200 — 2 yrs

Finance

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) — Yes $257 $211 2 yrs
Debt Collector — Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Insurance Agent 48 Yes $126 $103 2 yrs
Mortgage Loan Originator 20 Yes $361 $246 1 yr
Tax Preparer — Yes $100 — 2 yrs

Food & Hospitality

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Bartender / Alcohol Server — No $50 — 2 yrs
Food Handler / Food Safety Certification — No $50 — 2 yrs

Healthcare

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Athletic Trainer 2,959 Yes $142 $119 2 yrs
Certified Nurse-Midwife 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Dental Assistant 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Dental Hygienist 2,959 Yes $201 $119 2 yrs
Dietetic Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) 157 Yes $94 $82 2 yrs
Hearing Aid Specialist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Home Health Aide 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 1,230 Yes $132 $96 2 yrs
Medical Assistant 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Medical Lab Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Occupational Therapist 3,459 Yes $178 $155 2 yrs
Optician (Dispensing) 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Optometrist 4,459 Yes $270 $224 2 yrs
Paramedic 1,568 Yes $142 $119 2 yrs
Pharmacist 4,689 Yes $215 $192 2 yrs
Pharmacy Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Phlebotomist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Physical Therapist 3,459 Yes $201 $178 2 yrs
Physician Assistant 3,689 Yes $238 $215 2 yrs
Radiologic Technologist 2,122 Yes $142 $119 2 yrs
Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist — Yes $165 $142 2 yrs
Registered Nurse 2,459 Yes $155 $107 2 yrs
Respiratory Therapist 1,959 Yes $142 $119 2 yrs
Speech-Language Pathologist 3,459 Yes $201 $155 2 yrs
Surgical Technologist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs

Legal & Security

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Armed Security Guard 41 No $128 $80 2 yrs
Court Reporter / Stenographer — Yes $75 — 4 yrs
Notary Public — Yes $75 — 4 yrs
Private Investigator 2,778 Yes $211 $188 2 yrs
Process Server — Yes $75 — 4 yrs

Mental Health

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) 3,459 Yes $155 $132 2 yrs
Licensed Professional Counselor 2,959 Yes $147 $124 2 yrs
Marriage and Family Therapist 2,959 Yes $178 $155 2 yrs
Psychologist 5,919 Yes $284 $238 2 yrs

Miscellaneous

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Amusement Ride Operator — No $50 — 2 yrs
Athletic Agent — No $50 — 2 yrs
Auctioneer 135 Yes $151 $105 2 yrs
Casino/Gaming Dealer — No $50 — 2 yrs
Sign Language Interpreter — No $50 — 2 yrs

Real Estate

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Home Inspector 114 Yes $211 $165 2 yrs
Real Estate Agent / Salesperson 104 Yes $154 $129 2 yrs
Real Estate Broker 156 Yes $211 $176 2 yrs

Transportation

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Chauffeur / Limousine Driver 18 Yes $80 $57 4 yrs
Commercial Truck Driver (CDL) 234 Yes $103 $57 4 yrs
School Bus Driver 77 Yes $80 $57 4 yrs
Taxi/Ride-Share Driver — Yes $50 — 4 yrs
Tow Truck Operator — Yes $50 — 4 yrs
Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice. Verify current requirements with Georgia licensing authorities.

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