Georgia contractor examWho gives it, fees, retakes

Georgia's contractor license needs a passing exam score, given by PSI and NASCLA. The exam fee is $200².

What is on the Georgia contractor exam?

Who gives it: PSI, NASCLA¹
The exam: Two exams through PSI: the Georgia Business & Law exam plus a trade exam (Residential-Basic exam, Residential-Light Commercial exam, or the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors for General Contractor and Limited Tier). The old grandfathering exam exemption has ended.¹
Exam fee: $200²
Retakes: Three sittings within a year after Board approval; after three failures wait one year from the application date.¹

Who gives it: PSI³
Code book: 2024 Georgia Plumbing Code (2024 International Plumbing Code with Georgia amendments) and 2024 Georgia Gas Code; the 2018 editions are accepted only until May 1, 2026
Open book: Journeyman exam is open book; master class I and II exams are closed book

Apply to the SOS first. The board approves your application, then tells you how to schedule with the testing company (PSI and NASCLA). State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors (SOS)