Georgia Plumber Licensing FAQs

Who needs to be licensed for plumbing in Georgia?

Individuals must be licensed to perform any type of plumbing work without a licensed supervisor.

What are the types of plumbing licenses available in Georgia?

• Journeyman Plumber
• Master Plumber Class I
• Master Plumber Class II

Does Georgia have reciprocal licensing with other states?

The Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers does not reciprocate with any other states at this time.

What fees are associated with becoming a plumber in Georgia?

Journeyman

• Exam: $223
• Application: $30
• Renewal: $35

Master I

• Exam: $267
• Application: $30
• Renewal: $75

Master II

• Exam: $267
• Application: $30
• Renewal: $75

What is primary or secondary experience?

Primary experience is typically considered work experience.

Secondary experience is typically considered training or education experience.

• Completion of a diploma program from a technical school in Engineering Technology may be credited as no more than 2 years of secondary experience
• Completion of a certificate program from a vocational-technical school may be credited as no more than 1 year of secondary experience

When do I need to renew my Georgia plumbing license?

All plumbing licenses expire November 30th of even-numbered years.

How do I renew my plumbing license in Georgia?

A renewal email reminder is sent to all current licensees approximately 8 weeks prior to renewal.

Do I need continuing education to renew my plumbing license in Georgia?

Yes, master and journeyman plumbers are required to complete four hours of continuing education per year, for a total of eight hours per 24 month renewal cycle.

1. Meet the experience and referral requirements:
   1. Minimum of 3 years primary or secondary experience
   2. Have at least 3 licensed plumbers attest to good character and experience
2. Submit completed application & fee
3. Submit a completed examination scheduling form & fee
4. Pass the exam

• Exam: $223
• Application: $30
• Renewal: $35

5 hour time limit

70% correct is required to pass 100 Questions

You will receive your exam results immediately after completing the test.

Class I

1. Meet the experience and referral requirements:
   1. Minimum of 5 years' experience in plumbing work*
   2. Have at least 3 licensed plumbers attest to good character and experience
2. Submit completed application & fee
3. Submit a completed examination scheduling form & fee
4. Pass the exam

Class II

1. Meet the experience and referral requirements:
   1. Minimum of 5 years' experience in plumbing work; at least 2 years must be Primary Experience
      1. Documented experience must be in commercial or industrial plumbing
   2. Have at least 3 licensed plumbers attest to good character and experience
2. Submit completed application & fee
3. Submit a completed examination scheduling form & fee
4. Pass the exam

Class I

• Exam: $267
• Application: $30
• Renewal: $75

Class II

• Exam: $267
• Application: $30
• Renewal: $75

7 hour time limit

70% correct is required to pass

Class I: 80 Questions
Class II: 100 Questions

You will receive your exam results immediately after completing the test.

Master and journeyman plumbers are required to complete four hours of continuing education per year, for a total of eight hours per 24 month renewal cycle.

We are not currently approved to provide continuing education to plumbers in Georgia

Things in the plumbing industry change often. As a professional in your trade it is important to keep your knowledge base up to date so you can make practical decisions for your business. Professional development courses are designed to help you improve your industry knowledge. Whether you are looking for information on new avenues to pursue in your business, wanting to brush up on best practices, or are just interested in learning about a particular topic: professional development is for you!

Professional development is different from continuing education. Continuing education courses are mandatory courses that your licensing body wants you to take in order to maintain your license.

You may begin immediately! Simply click the Login button in the upper right-hand corner on your desktop or in the upper-right menu on mobile. Once you've entered your login and password, you will be taken to your courses. Follow the instructions and enjoy!

Our courses are available online, 24/7, and you can log in and log out at any time during the course. If you are going to be away from your computer for more than 10–15 minutes, we recommend that you log out. When you log back in, you will be able to re-enter the lesson you were last in.

Continuing education requirements vary by state. Each course lists a minimum number of credit hours required to complete the course.

It depends on your learning style and comfort level with the topics we cover. There is no set time for completing exam prep courses — you go at your own pace!

Many plumbers like to re-watch materials, while others like to re-take the practice tests. Our recommendation is to go through the course as many times as you need to be comfortable with the material and any applicable reference books. The more familiar you are with the materials, the better you will do on your exam!

After you purchase a course, you have unlimited access for six months. If you need additional time, please contact our offices to arrange an extension (please note: a fee may apply).

It depends on course type and location. Most continuing education courses include quizzes.

Exam prep courses have a short quiz at the end of each lesson and a longer practice test at the end of the course. These quizzes and tests are there to help you practice taking an exam and identify areas you may wish to review more.

No. Practice tests are just that: for practice. You will have the opportunity to retake the practice tests until you do pass. The practice tests are there to help you get used to the process of using your reference materials and finding the correct answers during an exam. If you don't pass on the first try, take the time to note what sections of the material you need to review.

You can review the lessons and quizzes at any time during the six months you have access to the courses.