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GEORGIA GENERAL CONTRACTOR (NASCLA)


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The NASCLA Accredited Contractor Examination was created to improve the quality of construction examinations and enable the mobility of contractors across jurisdictions This is the first major step towards a national contractors license exam. Applicants take accredited examinations in addition to meeting other licensure requirements.

This exam will also serve as your trades exam for Arkansas, Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, U.S. Virgin Islands, West Virginia

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Georgia General Contractor State Requirements & Application

*Any prime contractor or sub contractor working on projects where the cost of labor and materials is more than $2,500 is required to have the appropriate license.

* Only the General Contractor license has a minimum net worth requirement. The minimum net worth for a GC unlimited is $150,000 and a GC Limited Tier must have a minimum net worth of $25,000. The limited tier license is only for contracts $1,000,000 or less.

* The General Contractor must have at least $500,000 worth of general liability insurance.

* Must have at least four years of proven active experience, or a four year degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management.

Board Contact Information:

Professional Licensing Board Division

237 Coliseum Dr.

Macon, GA 31217-3858

Phone:478.207.2440

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:30pm

Website:Georgia State Licensing Board

Frequently Asked Questions: Georgia Contractor License Frequantly Asked Questions

Fees: The application fee for a new prime contractor license is $300. The renewal fee is $200. The application fee for a subcontractor is $150. Georgia Application: Georgia General Contractors Application

Veteran Preference: Veterans who served during war time or who have permanent disability may qualify for up to 10 Veteran Preference points. Contact the board to see if you qualify.

Specialty Contractors: Certain specialty contractors do not need a license. This document lists specialties which do not require a license

Georgia General Contractor NASCLA Test Information

Test Information This test covers information in the 12 subject areas below. The questions are created from content in the 23 book set shown below the following chart.
Candidate Information Bulletin: PSI Exams Georgia General Contractor Candidate Bulletin

Exam Information
Exam Fee $130
Number of Questions 115
Passing Score 70% or 81 Questions
Time Limit 330 Minutes

Subject Area Number of Questions
General Requirements 25
Site Construction
15
Concrete 6
Masonry
4
Metals 6
Wood 5
Thermal and Moisture Protection 5
Doors, Windows, and Glazing 4
Finishes 5
Mechanical and Plumbing Systems 6
Electrical Systems 3
Procurement and Contracting Requirements 31

Georgia General Contractor Reciprocity

The NASCLA exam serves as your trades exam in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, U.S. Virgin Islands, West Virginia.

Georgia General Contractor Permitted Work

With this license you may bid on and build Commercial and Residential projects.