Georgia General Contractor Unlimited NASCLA![]() Georgia General Contractor (NASCLA) ![]() State Requirements & Application Read More...Test Information Read More...Reciprocity Read More...Permitted Work Read More...
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Study for, and take your NASCLA Georgia General Contractor Exam and Georgia Business Law and Project Management Exam. ![]() State Requirements & ApplicationRequirements: *Any prime contractor or sub contractor working on projects where the cost of labor and materials is more than $2,500 is required to have the appropriate license. * Only the General Contractor license has a minimum net worth requirement. The minimum net worth for a GC unlimited is $150,000 and a GC Limited Tier must have a minimum net worth of $25,000. The limited tier license is only for contracts $500,000 or less. * The General Contractor must have at least $500,000 worth of general liability insurance. * Must have at least four years of proven active experience, or a four degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management.
Board Contact Information:
Professional Licensing Board Division 237 Coliseum Dr. Macon, GA 31217-3858 Phone: 478.207.2440 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:30pm Website:Georgia State Licensing Board Frequently Asked Questions: Frequantly Asked Questions Fees: The application fee for a new prime contractor license is $300. The renewal fee is $200. The application fee for a subcontractor is $150. To obtain a license application and other forms for Georgia go to Application Veteran Preference: Veterans who served during war time or who have permanent disability may qualify for up to 10 Veteran Preference points. Contact the board to see if you qualify. Specialty Contractors: Certain specialty contractors do not need a license. This document lists specialties which do not require a license. Specialty Contractors
Test Information
Test Information This test covers information in the 12 subject areas below. The questions are created from content in the 21 book set shown below the following chart.
Top ReciprocityGeorgia has established reciprocity with Louisiana, North Carolina, and Tennessee. You must hold a commercial license with a classification of "building construction" and have obtained the license by examination in order to qualify.The NASCLA exam serves as your trades exam in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, U.S. Virgin Islands, West Virginia. Permitted WorkWith this license you may bid on and build all types of buildings in GA. Residential and Commercial work permitted. |