How To Apply

After you Apply – What to Expect

  • Processing Time – Applications are generally processed within 20 business days of receipt, excluding weekends and holidays. Applications are individually evaluated by the Board in order of date received, and processing times can vary based on individual circumstances and volume.
    • If you receive a deficiency letter, your 20-day count restarts when the Board receives your correct and complete documentation.
    • Incomplete Application Policy – Incomplete applications may be withdrawn if noted deficiencies are not satisfied within 60 days of said notification. If your application is withdrawn, you will be required to restart the application process to be considered for licensure, to include submission of all required documents and fees.
    • Completed applications will be initially reviewed by Board staff and may be reviewed by the Board at an upcoming Board Meeting. Applications must be complete and received at least 15 days prior to a Board Meeting to be added to that meeting’s agenda. Otherwise, the application will be reviewed at the next Board meeting.
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  • Keep Your Contact Info Up to Date
    • Keep you email address updated and current. Email is the primary means of communication used by the Board.
  • A license is required to work
    • You may not legally perform services until you hold an active license.
    • Staff will communicate with you regarding the status of your application, and you may check your application status online

Veterans Preference Points

Veterans, military service members, transitioning service members and military spouses of the armed forces of the United States, including the National Guard, may be eligible for exam point credits and/or expedited application processes. Download program information>>

  • To claim Veteran’s Preference Points, you must upload a copy of your DD-214 form, showing that you served during a period of conflict or war for a minimum of 90 days. Contact the VA to request make a DD-214 Request >>

Fees

Type of Fee

Conditioned Air     Contractors

 

Electrical Contractors

 

Low Voltage Contractors

 

Master and Journeyman Plumbers

 

Utility Contractors, Managers, and Foremen

Initial Application

Initial Application Fee

$100.00

 

$100.0

 

$100.00

 

$100.00

 

$100.00

Processing Fee

$10.00

 

$10.00

 

$10.00

 

$10.00

 

$10.00

Total Fee

$110.00

 

$110.00

 

$110.00

 

$110.00

 

$110.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On-Time Renewal

Renewal Fee (on-time)

$100.00

 

$100.00

 

$100.00

 

$100.00

 

$100.00

Processing Fee

$10.00

 

$10.00

 

$10.00

 

$10.00

 

$10.00

Total Fee

$110.00

 

$110.00

 

$110.00

 

$110.00

 

$110.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Late Renewal

Late Renewal Fee

$200.00

 

$200.00

 

$200.00

 

$200.00

 

$200.00

Processing Fee

$10.00

 

$10.00

 

$10.00

 

$10.00

 

$10.00

Total Fee

$210.00

 

$210.00

 

$210.00

 

$210.00

 

$210.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reinstatement of lapsed license

Reinstatement Fee

$300.00

 

$300.00

 

$300.00

 

$300.00

 

$300.00

Processing Fee

$10.00

 

$10.00

 

$10.00

 

$10.00

 

$10.00

Total Fee

$310.00

 

$310.00

 

$310.00

 

$310.00

 

$310.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Renewal Schedule

 

CA

 

EC

 

LV

 

PL

 

UT

License Expiration

11/30 odd

years

 

06/30 even

Years

 

8/31 odd

years

 

11/30 even

years

 

4/30 odd years

Late Renewal Period

12/1 - 12/31

odd years

 

7/1 - 7/31

even years

 

9/1 - 9/30

odd years

 

12/1 - 12/31

even years

 

5/1 - 5/31 odd

years

License is Lapsed

1/1 even

years

 

8/1 even

years

 

10/1 odd

years

 

1/1 odd years

 

6/1 odd years

Processing Fees - Effective 3/15/2022

  • Online processing fee: $10.00

Low Voltage Alarm Application

If you have never held a Low Voltage Alarm License, complete the licensure by examination. You will need Board approval to sit for the exam.

Low Voltage General Application

If you have never held a Low Voltage General license, complete the licensure by examination application. You will need Board approval to sit for the examination.

Low Voltage Telecommunications Application

If you have never held a Low Voltage Telecommunications License, complete the licensure by examination application. You will need Board approval to sit for the exam.

Low Voltage Contractor Un-Restricted Application

If you have never held a Low Voltage Contractor Unrestricted license, complete the licensure by examination application. You will need Board approval to sit for the exam.

Low Voltage Contractor Reciprocity

Reciprocity applications are not being accepted at this time.

Low Voltage Contractor Reinstatement (Lapsed Less Than 3 Years)

If you have previously held a Georgia Low Voltage Contractor license and it has been lapsed or expired for less than three years, submit a reinstatement application and fee.

Low Voltage Contractor Reinstatement (Lapsed More Than 3 Years)

If you have previously held a Georgia Low Voltage Contractor license and it has been lapsed or expired for 3 or more years, you must submit a reinstatement application and fee. You will be required to pass an exam for reinstatement of this license.

Low Voltage Contractor Renewal

To renew your current/active license, complete your online renewal application no later than August 31 of odd-numbered years. Late renewal is from September 1 to September 30 of odd-numbered years, and late renewal fees will be applied.

How to File

To file online:

Once your checklist is completed, Navigate to GOALS to register and login to the license portal >>

 

Contact

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