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Georgia Residential Light Commercial Contractor License Requirements

Georgia requires residential light commercial contractors to pass the PSI exam, which covers trade knowledge, business law, and Georgia-specific code. You need two years of verifiable experience in your trade and proof of workers' compensation insurance or exemption before applying. The exam tests residential construction up to three stories and light commercial projects under specific square footage limits.

Our Georgia residential basic contractor course aligns with the current PSI exam structure used in Georgia. You study the exact code sections, business management topics, and trade calculations the state tests. Carlos Diaz and our instructor team have prepped contractors for Georgia exams since 2011, with 986+ verified reviews averaging 4.8 stars on Birdeye.

What the Georgia Exam Covers

The residential light commercial contractor exam includes trade-specific questions on framing, electrical rough-in, plumbing systems, HVAC basics, and finish work. You'll answer questions on Georgia building codes, permit procedures, and local amendments. The business law section covers contracts, lien law, workers' comp requirements, and Georgia licensing statutes.

Expect 100 to 120 multiple-choice questions depending on your trade classification. The passing score is 70% in most counties. You have four hours to complete the exam. Most contractors find the business law and code sections hardest if they've only studied trade skills.

State-Specific Course Content

Our Georgia courses include tabbed textbooks organized by exam topic, not chapter order. You find answers in seconds during the open-book exam instead of flipping pages under time pressure. Practice exams mirror PSI question formats and difficulty. Instructors follow up within 24 hours when you submit questions through the course portal.

Every course includes access to Carlos Diaz for one-on-one tutoring if you need deeper review on weak areas. Retakers get personalized study plans based on their previous score report. We update materials every quarter to match Georgia code amendments and PSI exam changes.

How to Prepare for Your Exam

Start with a diagnostic practice test to identify weak topics. Focus your study time on business law and Georgia code if you're experienced in your trade. Most contractors need 40 to 60 hours of prep spread over four to six weeks. Cramming the week before rarely works because the exam tests application, not memorization.

Use the tabbed textbook during practice exams to build your lookup speed. On test day, you'll have the same book, so practice finding answers quickly now. Mark pages with sticky tabs for frequently tested topics like lien deadlines, permit requirements, and contract clauses.

Cram Courses and Live Classes

Our two-day cram courses in Florida cover the full Georgia exam outline with live instruction from Carlos Diaz. You work through 200+ practice questions and get immediate answers when you're confused. Cram courses work best if you've already studied the textbook and need a final review before your scheduled exam date.

Can't travel? Instructor-led online classes run evenings and weekends. You join live video sessions, ask questions in real time, and review recorded classes if you miss a session. Online classes include the same tabbed textbook and practice exams as self-paced courses.

Support for Exam Retakers

If you've failed the Georgia exam before, start with a one-hour tutoring session to review your score report. Carlos identifies exactly which topics cost you points and builds a targeted study plan. Retakers often pass on their second attempt when they focus only on weak areas instead of restudying everything.

Your course access never expires. Come back and review updated materials before each retake at no additional cost. Instructors prioritize retaker questions because we know you're working against a deadline and need your license to start bidding jobs.

Get Licensed and Start Contracting

Passing your Georgia residential light commercial contractor license exam opens bidding on projects you've been turning down. You pull your own permits, hire employees legally, and keep the profit instead of working under someone else's license. Most contractors who invest in Georgia contractor exam prep recover their cost on their first licensed job.

Check out our Georgia Residential Basic course or browse our other Georgia contractor courses to find your trade. Each course page lists exactly what's included, the exam topics covered, and current pricing. Enroll online and start studying today. Instructors are available seven days a week to answer questions as you prep.