Plumber License in Georgia

Experience hours, license tiers and the state exam — plus a progress tracker that estimates your time to licensure.

Requirements as of June 28, 2026 — official requirements vary by state and locality and change. Always confirm with Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board — Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers.

Verify with Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board — Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers

Experience to top license

10,000

hours toward Statewide Class II Master Plumber (Unrestricted)

License tiers

3

apprentice → master

Licensing exam

PSI

Georgia Master/Journeyman Plumber Examination

State-licensed

Yes

Plumber in Georgia — license ladder

US SOC 47-2152 · Exams via PSI

License tierExperience hoursExam
Statewide Journeyman Plumber2,000Georgia Journeyman Plumber Examination
Statewide Class I Master Plumber (Restricted)10,000Georgia Master Plumber Class I Examination
Statewide Class II Master Plumber (Unrestricted)10,000Georgia Master Plumber Class II Examination

Per R. 121-3-.02: Journeyman Plumber requires minimum 1 year experience. Master Plumber (Class I and II) requires minimum 5 years, with at least 2 years licensed as a Journeyman. Class I Master = restricted; Class II Master = unrestricted. Conversions at 2,000 hrs/yr. Exam by PSI, 70% pass. Verified via Cornell LII mirror (sos.ga.gov bot-blocked).

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Hours toward Statewide Journeyman Plumber0%

You appear to qualify at pre-apprentice based on hours logged.

Experience hours remaining

2,000

Percent complete
0%
Hours logged
0
Estimated eligibility
June 2027

License readiness

  • Experience hours met (2,000 required)
  • Eligible to sit the Georgia Journeyman Plumber Examination (PSI)

Keep logging experience hours. When the hours are met, you can apply to sit the Georgia Journeyman Plumber Examination.

Next step at Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board — Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers

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Frequently asked questions

How do you become a licensed plumber in Georgia?+

In Georgia, becoming a licensed plumber typically requires about 10,000 hours of documented work experience to qualify for the Statewide Class II Master Plumber (Unrestricted) exam (administered via PSI). Verified June 28, 2026 with Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board — Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers — confirm current requirements there.

Does Georgia license plumbers at the state level?+

Yes. Georgia licenses plumbers through Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board — Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers, with tiers such as Statewide Journeyman Plumber, Statewide Class I Master Plumber (Restricted), Statewide Class II Master Plumber (Unrestricted).

How many hours do you need to become a Red Seal tradesperson?+

It varies by trade and province. Most Red Seal apprenticeships run about 6,000–9,000 on-the-job hours over roughly four to five years, plus three to four levels of in-school technical training, then the Interprovincial Red Seal exam. Always confirm the current hours with your provincial apprenticeship authority.

What is a Red Seal endorsement?+

The Red Seal is the national standard for skilled trades in Canada. Passing the Interprovincial Red Seal exam in a designated trade adds a Red Seal endorsement to your provincial certificate, letting you work in that trade across participating provinces and territories without re-certifying.

Do apprenticeship requirements change?+

Yes. Required hours, technical-training levels and exam rules are set by each provincial authority and are updated periodically. The figures here were verified on their effective date, but you must confirm the current requirements with the official authority linked on every page before relying on them.

Does the tracker need an account?+

No. Your logged hours, completed levels and weekly average are saved in your browser on this device only — there is no sign-up and nothing is sent to a server.

Methodology & sources

Figures for the plumber license in Georgia were verified against Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board — Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers on June 28, 2026 (Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board — Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers; Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 121-3-.02). Licensing is set by the state board and may differ by city or county.

Requirements vary by state and locality and route and change over time. Confirm the current hours, levels and exam eligibility with Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board — Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers before relying on them.

Last reviewed June 28, 2026. Estimates are indicative — verify against current product specs and local requirements before ordering.

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