Georgia Residential Light Commercial Contractor License

The Residential Light Commercial Contractor License allows you to contract for, undertake to perform, submit a bid or a proposal or otherwise offer to perform, and perform any activity or work as a contractor in the construction industry including:

Multifamily and multiuse light commercial buildings and structures, and their related accessories

How to Get the Residential Light Commercial Contractor’s License in Georgia?

Be at least 21 years old
Meet the experience and training requirements:
- Two residential-light commercial projects within four years (based on the date you signed this application), then submit an affidavit from a registered architect, designer, or structural engineer (building inspector or project permit holder) for each project
- One of the three eligibility requirements according to Board Rule 553-3-.04(3)(c) (1), (2), or (3)
  - Candidate should have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year college or university in the field of engineering, architecture, construction management, building construction, or related field accepted by the division and provide one year of experience working as or under the employment of a Residential Contractor, General Contractor, or related substantial by the division
  - Combination of accredited college-level courses and proven practical experience working as in the employment of a Residential Contractor, General Contractor, or other proven experience deemed substantially similar by the division equaling at least four years in the aggregate. All university, college, junior college, or community college-level courses shall be considered accredited college-level courses
  - Prove a minimum of four years of active experience working in a construction industry-related field, on which at least two years were as or in the employment of a Residential Contractor or another proven experience considered acceptable by the division
Select an individual or qualifying agent license
Submit a notarized application form
Attach a detailed explanation of the type of work performed for each employer listed, along with the dates of employment (The Qualifying Agent applicants must list the business organization appointing their under work experience, including starting date and position title)
Demonstrate financial responsibility and insurance requirements:
- Liability Insurance: Acquire a minimum of $500,000 general liability insurance per occurrence and submit a signed current certificate of insurance on the Acord Form within the application
  - Insured Information:
    - Individual applicants: Must list themselves as the insured on the certificate
    - Qualified Agent applicants: The company’s name should be listed as the insured on the certificate
  - Certificate Holder Info:
    - The name of the certificate holder must be the
      State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors
      237 Coliseum Drive
      Macon, GA 31217
Send the application by examination form along with the required documents and fees to the Residential and General Contractors Board and expect an exam approval letter in the mail
Fill out and send the Exam Registration Form toPSI© once the exam approval letter is received
Take and pass the corresponding exams:
- Georgia Residential Light Commercial Contractor Exam
- Georgia Business & Law Exam
Expect the Secretary of State Licensing Division to issue the license and send it by mail to the address listed on the application

Georgia Residential Light Commercial Contractor License Exam Prep Courses

Georgia Residential Light Commercial Contractor License Exams

Below is all the information related to the trade and business exams, including the official reference lists.

Georgia Residential Light Commercial Contractor Trade Exam

Testing Method: Computer-based testing; open book
Testing Company: PSI©
Number of Questions: 90
Types of Questions: Multiple Choice
Time Allowed: 230 Minutes
Minimum Passing Score: 63 Questions (70%)
Subjects Involved (No. of Questions):
- Sitework, Footings and Foundation (8)
- Concrete and Concrete Reinforcement (8)
- Metals (5)
- Masonry (6)
- Carpentry (16)
- Roofing (10)
- General Code and Construction Knowledge (20)
- Associated Trades (10)
- OSHA Safety (7)
PSI© Residential Light Commercial Official Content Outline

Georgia Business & Law Exam

Testing Method: Computer-based testing; open book
Testing Company: PSI©
Number of Questions: 50
Types of Questions: Multiple Choice
Time Allowed: 120 Minutes
Minimum Passing Score: 35 Questions (70%)
Subjects Involved (No. of Questions):
- Licensing Requirements (5)
- Estimating and Bidding (7)
- Business Organization and Financial Management (7)
- Tax Laws (5)
- Labor Laws (5)
- Project Management and Lien Law (6)
- Contracts (6)
- Risk Management (4)
- Environmental and Safety (5)
PSI© Business & Law Exam Official Content Outline

Georgia Residential Light Commercial Contractor Book Set

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