Is My Contractor Licensed in Georgia?
Quick answer
Georgia licenses plumbers, electrical contractors and conditioned air (HVAC) contractors through divisions of the State Construction Industry Licensing Board, and residential and general contractors through a separate board, all under the Secretary of State. Structural pest control is licensed by the Georgia Department of Agriculture. Plumbers: Georgia State Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers (Secretary of State). Electricians: Georgia State Board of Electrical Contractors (Secretary of State). HVAC (heating and air): Georgia State Board of Conditioned Air Contractors (Secretary of State). Roofers: No statewide license.
Checked September 30, 2026. Every rule below links to the official source; licensing rules change, so confirm with the board before you hire.
Plumbers in Georgia
Licensed by: Georgia State Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers (Secretary of State)
Plumbers in Georgia are licensed by the Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers, which issues master plumber and journeyman plumber licenses. Look up the plumber in the Secretary of State's GOALS Licensee Search before work starts.
Look up a license · Source: Georgia Secretary of State: Georgia State Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers · 48 plumbing companies in Georgia on 1-800Deals
Electricians in Georgia
Licensed by: Georgia State Board of Electrical Contractors (Secretary of State)
Electrical contractors are licensed by the Georgia State Board of Electrical Contractors, which issues restricted and non-restricted electrical contractor licenses. Check the contractor in the Secretary of State's GOALS Licensee Search before work starts.
Look up a license · Source: Georgia Secretary of State: Georgia State Board of Electrical Contractors · 21 electricians companies in Georgia on 1-800Deals
HVAC (heating and air) in Georgia
Licensed by: Georgia State Board of Conditioned Air Contractors (Secretary of State)
Heating and air conditioning contractors are licensed by the Division of Conditioned Air Contractors, one of the five divisions of the State Construction Industry Licensing Board. Check the contractor in the Secretary of State's GOALS Licensee Search before work starts.
Look up a license · Source: Georgia Secretary of State: Georgia State Board of Conditioned Air Contractors · 17 hvac companies in Georgia on 1-800Deals
Roofers in Georgia
Licensed by: No statewide license
Georgia's State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors lists shingles and shakes, flat roofing and sheet metal roofing as traditional specialty trades, so roofers doing only that work do not need a residential or general contractor license. They must still follow national, state and local codes and ordinances, so ask your city or county about local business licenses and permits.
Source: Georgia Secretary of State: Traditional Specialty Contractors Policy Statements · 6 roofing companies in Georgia on 1-800Deals
Pest control in Georgia
Licensed by: Georgia Department of Agriculture, Structural Pest Control
Anyone providing pest management services in Georgia must hold a valid license from the Department of Agriculture, which licenses pest control companies, certified operators and registered employees. Use the department's Structural Pest Control Search to look up a company by name, location or license number.
Look up a license · Source: Georgia Department of Agriculture: Structural Pest Control · 103 pest control companies in Georgia on 1-800Deals
Garage door companies in Georgia
Licensed by: No statewide license
Georgia's State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors lists overhead doors as a traditional specialty trade, so installers doing only that work do not need a residential or general contractor license. They must still follow national, state and local codes, and any work that falls under a state trade license, such as electrical wiring, still requires that license.
Source: Georgia Secretary of State: Traditional Specialty Contractors Policy Statements · 17 garage doors companies in Georgia on 1-800Deals
Water damage restoration in Georgia
Licensed by: State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors (for residential contractor work)
Georgia requires a license to perform residential or commercial general contractor services for pay, but work that qualifies as a specialty trade is exempt; the board's specialty list includes waterproofing, drywall and insulation. For larger rebuilds, ask whether the company holds a residential contractor license and check it in the Secretary of State's GOALS Licensee Search.
Look up a license · Source: Georgia Secretary of State: Residential and Commercial General Contractors FAQ · 92 water damage restoration companies in Georgia on 1-800Deals
Local guides in Georgia
Frequently asked questions
Do roofers need a state license in Georgia?
Not a residential or general contractor license. The state board lists shingles and shakes, flat roofing and sheet metal roofing as traditional specialty trades, though roofers must still follow state and local codes.
How do I check a plumber, electrician or HVAC contractor in Georgia?
Use the Secretary of State's GOALS Licensee Search. Plumbers, electrical contractors and conditioned air contractors are all licensed through Secretary of State boards.
Who licenses pest control companies in Georgia?
The Georgia Department of Agriculture's Structural Pest Control program. Anyone providing pest management services must hold a valid license, and you can look up companies in the department's Structural Pest Control Search.
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