Board of Electrical Contractors FAQ

To apply, submit the current version of the necessary application form, fee, and all required documents to this office. 

All application forms with complete instructions are available to download/print on our website.

Once received, an analyst will verify that your application is complete and submit it to the Electrical Board for consideration. 

The Board considers each application individually, but recommendations may include the following:

• Approval to sit for the exam
• Request for more information
• Denial of application

Further instructions are provided to you when a decision is reached.

No, the Board licenses Electrical Contractors, not electricians. 

Yes. Georgia currently offers reciprocity for Non-Restricted Electrical Contractors with the following states: Alabama, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, & Tennessee.

You may review your state’s reciprocity agreement to determine if your out-of-state license meets the qualifications.

In addition to the completed application form and processing fees, you must submit the following: 

• Secure & Verifiable Document
• Background check from a law enforcement agency
• 3 completed reference forms (at least 1 of your references must be a licensed electrical contractor) 

NOTE: Additional documents/information may be requested at the Board’s discretion.

No, the Board does not register Electrical Contracting companies. 

Check the status of your application here: Check Your Application Status.

Once the Board approves you to sit for the exam, you’ll receive an Exam Approval Letter with instructions on registering through our testing vendor, PSI. Exam approval letters are valid for one year.

For more information about our testing vendor, visit www.PSIOnline.com. 

ADA Accommodations: For information regarding accommodations, see the following link: ADA Accommodations Form. 

Veteran’s Preference Points: For information regarding VPP, see the following link: PLBVeteransInfo.pdf (ga.gov).

If you fail the exam twice, you must submit a certificate of completion for a Board approved review course before you can sit for the exam again. 

You will find a list of board-approved providers for the review course here: Review Course Providers.   

The renewal period for Electrical contractors is April through June of even years.

Licenses can be renewed online here: Renewal Login, or you may request a paper renewal form through the mail.

Reminders for renewals are sent to licensees via the email on file with your account (NOTE: Be sure to check your spam folder if you are not receiving emails).

Yes, 4 continuing education hours are required each year (a total of 8 hours per renewal).

You may be randomly selected for an audit of your completed CE hours. If selected, instructions will be provided.

Information on how to file a complaint can be found here: How To Submit A Complaint | Georgia Secretary of State (ga.gov).

You may purchase a verification of your GA license online here:  Verification Order Page.

An SVD is an acceptable form of identification, such as a driver’s license or passport. 

The complete list of approved Secure & Verifiable Documents may be found here: List of Acceptable SVDs.