Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board · checked 2026-10-20
Georgia Plumber License Requirements
Statewide journeyman plumber and master plumber licenses; master plumbers hold Class I (restricted) or Class II (non-restricted). Master Plumber Class II (Non-restricted): 5 years of experience at minimum, plus an exam.
- 1JP · Journeyman Plumber 3 years
- 2MP1 · Master Plumber Class I (Restricted) 5 years
- 3MP2 · Master Plumber Class II (Non-restricted) 5 years
License levels in Georgia
The Georgia path has 3 steps on this page: Journeyman Plumber, Master Plumber Class I (Restricted) and Master Plumber Class II (Non-restricted). The source states the time in years.
| Level | Experience | Classroom | Time from start | Exam | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Journeyman Plumber | 3 years | — | 3 years | Yes (PSI) | Initial application $40 |
| MP1 Master Plumber Class I (Restricted) | 5 years | — | 5 years | Yes (PSI) | Initial application $40 |
| MP2 Master Plumber Class II (Non-restricted) | 5 years | — | 5 years | Yes (PSI) | Initial application $40 |
Journeyman Plumber (JP)
At least three years of qualifying experience. Source: GA SOS, Plumbing application (exam required).
Master Plumber Class I (Restricted) (MP1)
At least five years of qualifying experience, including at least two years licensed as a journeyman plumber, plumbing contractor, foreman, superintendent or military plumber. Scope: up to 10,000 sq ft. Source: GA SOS, Plumbing application (exam required).
Master Plumber Class II (Non-restricted) (MP2)
The same five years and two years as a licensed journeyman, plus documented commercial or industrial plumbing experience such as a high rise, hospital or hotel. Scope: no size restriction. Source: GA SOS, Plumbing application (exam required).
Exam
3 of the 3 levels listed here require an exam: Journeyman Plumber, Master Plumber Class I (Restricted) and Master Plumber Class II (Non-restricted). The source does not print a pass mark. Testing vendor named: PSI. Exams are continuous through PSI after board approval. Fees are non-refundable.
Fees
- Journeyman Plumber: initial application $40.
- Master Plumber Class I (Restricted): initial application $40.
- Master Plumber Class II (Non-restricted): initial application $40.
Reciprocity
A license verification from another state can document the required journeyman license, which must have been active at least two years. The application names no reciprocity partners. Source: GA SOS, Plumbing application.
How Georgia compares
Among the 11 states on this site that state a minimum time to the top plumber credential, Georgia ranks 9 of 11 from shortest (3 years) to longest (6 years). Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Ohio and Michigan set the same 5 years.
Same trade elsewhere: California · Texas · Florida · Illinois · Ohio. All states side by side: Plumber license requirements by state.
Other trades in Georgia
- Electrician: Electrical Contractor Class II (Non-restricted): 4 years of experience at minimum, plus an exam.
- HVAC: Conditioned Air Contractor Class II (Non-restricted): 5 years of experience at minimum, plus an exam.
All covered trades on one page: Georgia trade licenses.
Background reading: From apprentice to master: how long each state takes · What the license fees add up to.
Questions
Who issues the plumber license in Georgia?
Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers. Statewide journeyman plumber and master plumber licenses; master plumbers hold Class I (restricted) or Class II (non-restricted).
How long does it take to qualify for the Master Plumber Class II (Non-restricted) in Georgia?
5 years by this site's count. The same five years and two years as a licensed journeyman, plus documented commercial or industrial plumbing experience such as a high rise, hospital or hotel.
Does Georgia have plumber license reciprocity?
A license verification from another state can document the required journeyman license, which must have been active at least two years. The application names no reciprocity partners.
What are the Georgia plumber license fees?
Journeyman Plumber: initial application $40. Master Plumber Class I (Restricted): initial application $40. Master Plumber Class II (Non-restricted): initial application $40.
Sources and last checked
| What | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Issuing authority | Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers | 2026-10-20 |
| JP requirements | GA SOS, Plumbing application (exam required) | 2026-10-20 |
| MP1 requirements | GA SOS, Plumbing application (exam required) | 2026-10-20 |
| MP2 requirements | GA SOS, Plumbing application (exam required) | 2026-10-20 |
| Law cited | Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board application; GA Comp. R. & Regs. 121-2-.02 (as referenced) | 2026-10-20 |
This page summarises what the Georgia source said on 2026-10-20. It is general information, not legal advice; the board's own page and the statute are the authority and can change. Confirm with Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board before applying. The free official route is the board itself: its page, application forms and staff answer eligibility questions.