Georgia Building Contractor License Jumpstart Package

Georgia Building Contractor License Jumpstart Package

If you’re applying for a Georgia contractor license, the toughest part often isn’t the studying—it’s getting everything organized, completed correctly, and submitted in a way that moves through review without avoidable delays. The Georgia Building Contractor License Jumpstart Package from 1 Exam Prep is built for contractors pursuing licensure through the Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors, with support geared toward the Residential–Light Commercial and General Contractor pathways under Georgia’s PSI process and NASCLA standards.

This is a “Jumpstart” package because it combines the two essentials that most applicants need at the beginning:

• Business & Law exam preparation aligned to Georgia’s PSI Business & Law exam outline, using the approved NASCLA Georgia contractors guide.
• Hands-on application guidance to help you complete the steps, documents, and requirements accurately—so your application is assembled properly and tracked until a decision is issued.

Instead of trying to piece together the right reference book, guess what PSI expects, and manage application details on your own, you start with a structured system: an exam-ready Business & Law book (highlighted and permanently tabbed), an online Business & Law prep course with time-limited access, and guided support that follows your application through the approval process.

For contractors who want a clear, professional start—without having to “figure it out as you go”—this package provides both the study materials and the administrative support needed to move forward with confidence.

PACKAGE PRICING: $695
*INCLUDES NON-REFUNDABLE $280 APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE

What You Get

• Georgia – NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, GA State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors, 3rd Edition — EXAM READY HIGHLIGHTED & TABBED
• Georgia PSI Business and Law Online Exam Prep Course — 6 months access
• Guided assistance through all application requirements
• Eligibility assessment
• Meticulous preparation and assembly of all necessary documents
• Ongoing oversight of your application until it is approved
• WORRY FREE: if your application is not approved, receive a $415 refund after returning the NASCLA book
• AUTOMATIC $250 CREDIT towards your trade books and course rental
• Optional Upgrade: add twice monthly live, instructor-led virtual classes for an additional $100

This package is designed to cover the practical “start line” for Georgia licensure: get the Business & Law materials you’re allowed to bring into the exam, train with a focused online prep course, and receive guided support that keeps your application moving.

Exam Details

Georgia’s contractor licensure process includes a required Business & Law exam for Residential and General Contractor licenses. In PSI’s Georgia contractor candidate bulletin, the Business & Law exam is listed as:

• Number of questions: 50
• Time allowed: 120 minutes
• Minimum passing score: 70% (35 correct)

The bulletin also outlines major subject areas covered on the Business & Law exam, including licensing requirements, estimating and bidding, business organization and financial management, tax laws, labor laws, project management and lien law, contracts, risk management, and environmental and safety topics. The Jumpstart package supports these topics using the approved Georgia NASCLA reference and a focused online prep course designed around PSI-style expectations.

For contractors pursuing licensure as a Residential–Light Commercial Contractor in Georgia, PSI’s bulletin lists the trade exam structure as:

• Number of questions: 90
• Time allowed: 230 minutes
• Minimum passing score: 70% (63 correct)

For contractors pursuing licensure as a General Contractor (or General Contractor Limited Tier) in Georgia, the trade portion is the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors, which PSI’s bulletin lists as:

• Number of questions: 115
• Time allowed: 330 minutes
• Minimum passing score: 70% (81 correct)

This Jumpstart package is anchored around Business & Law preparation and application support—two areas that affect both Residential–Light Commercial and General Contractor licensing pathways.

Open Book Test

For Georgia’s contractor licensing process through PSI, the Business & Law exam is OPEN BOOK. The PSI candidate bulletin identifies the Georgia-NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors, 3rd Edition as the allowed reference in the examination center for the Business & Law exam.

PSI also specifies how reference materials may be handled in the exam room:

• Reference material may be highlighted, underlined, and/or indexed.
• References must be otherwise unmarked (not written in) and may not contain additional papers (loose or attached).
• References may be tabbed/indexed with permanent tabs only. Temporary tabs (such as Post-It notes) are not allowed and must be removed before the exam begins.

That’s why this package includes an EXAM READY HIGHLIGHTED & TABBED NASCLA Georgia book. In an open-book environment, the advantage comes from how fast you can find the right section and confirm the correct rule. The better your navigation, the more time you save—and the more confident your answers become.

Licensing Steps

Georgia contractor licensure involves both testing and application review. A practical way to think about the process is in two tracks happening together: (1) building exam readiness, and (2) assembling a complete application package that meets the Board’s requirements. This Jumpstart package is designed to support both.

1. Choose your Georgia license path: Residential–Light Commercial or General Contractor (including NASCLA trade exam path for GC, if applicable).
2. Eligibility assessment: identify what the application needs and what documentation is required based on your license goal.
3. Prepare the Business & Law exam: use the tabbed/highlighted NASCLA Georgia book and the PSI Business & Law online prep course to build speed and accuracy.
4. Complete application requirements: assemble the required documents and complete all steps needed for review.
5. Ongoing oversight until decision: keep the application moving through the process with continued follow-through until an approval decision is issued.
6. Use your $250 credit for next steps: apply the AUTOMATIC $250 CREDIT toward your trade books and course rental when you’re ready to move into trade exam preparation.

The key benefit is momentum. Instead of starting from scratch, you begin with an organized Business & Law prep plan plus guided application support that helps reduce missteps and keeps progress measurable.

State Requirements

Georgia’s contractor licensing is overseen by the Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors, with exam administration handled through PSI for Georgia contractor exams and through the NASCLA accredited trade exam pathway for General Contractor trade testing where applicable.

This Jumpstart package is aligned to the Georgia Business & Law exam requirement that applies across Georgia Residential and General Contractor licenses. Once a candidate passes the Georgia Business & Law exam, that Business & Law exam requirement is met for other Residential and General Contractor licenses as well, which makes it a strong “first win” for many applicants pursuing licensure.

Because Georgia uses specific exam rules for reference materials—such as permanent tab requirements and rules on markings—this package is built around compliant, exam-ready materials and a structured prep approach that supports PSI-style testing.

Reference Books

• Georgia – NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, GA State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors, 3rd Edition (EXAM READY HIGHLIGHTED & TABBED)
  This is the allowed Business & Law reference identified for Georgia’s Business & Law exam. The highlighted and permanently tabbed format is designed to support faster navigation so you can locate key topics—contracts, lien law, estimating, licensing, risk management, and safety—quickly under time limits.

Test Information and Study Materials

The Business & Law exam is open book, but the clock is real. With 50 questions in 120 minutes, you need a steady pace and a simple lookup strategy. The goal isn’t to “hunt around” until something looks right. The goal is to build a repeatable process:

• Recognize the topic: licensing, contracts, liens, estimating, insurance/risk, tax/labor, project management, or safety/environmental.
• Go to the best entry point: use your permanent tabs and indexing to get into the right section fast.
• Confirm the exact detail: many Business & Law questions are detail-sensitive—wording matters and definitions matter.
• Answer and move on: once confirmed, commit and keep your pacing strong.

The Georgia PSI Business and Law Online Exam Prep Course (6 months access) supports this by reinforcing exam topics and helping you practice the way PSI questions are framed. Pairing the online prep course with a tabbed/highlighted reference book helps you train both comprehension and execution: you learn the concept, then you practice finding and confirming it quickly inside the NASCLA Georgia book.

Optional live classes upgrade: If you prefer a guided rhythm, the optional upgrade adds twice monthly live, instructor-led virtual classes for an additional $100. This can be helpful for candidates who want structured accountability, scheduled review, and instructor-led clarification on common Business & Law problem areas.

Application support: The Jumpstart package is also built around what many contractors consider the most stressful part of licensure: the paperwork. Guided assistance, eligibility assessment, and meticulous document preparation help you complete the application accurately and reduce the risk of avoidable issues caused by missing items, inconsistent documents, or incomplete assembly.

Worry Free policy: In the event your application is not approved, the package includes a $415 refund after returning the NASCLA book. This policy is designed to make it easier to start the process while still protecting you if the application does not receive approval.

Next-step credit: After you get moving with Business & Law and your application milestones, your AUTOMATIC $250 CREDIT toward your trade books and course rental helps you transition into the trade-exam preparation stage without losing momentum.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep supports Georgia contractor candidates by combining preparation and process support into one structured path. Instead of trying to manage everything alone—book selection, exam strategy, application details, document assembly, and follow-through—you get a guided system designed to help you move forward with clarity.

• Organized study guidance: A focused Business & Law preparation path using the Georgia NASCLA reference and an online course aligned to PSI-style exam expectations.
• Practice-oriented preparation: Open-book exams reward speed and accuracy; the tabbed/highlighted book format supports faster lookups and better pacing under time limits.
• Reference navigation support: Permanent tabs and exam-ready organization help you locate answers efficiently without wasting time searching.
• Application confidence: Guided assistance through all application requirements, document preparation, and ongoing oversight until a decision is issued.
• Momentum for the trade portion: The automatic $250 credit supports your transition into trade books and course rental when you’re ready for the next stage.

The goal is realistic and practical: help you prepare with structure, complete the process with fewer headaches, and move through the Georgia licensing steps with confidence and consistency.

FAQ

What is the price of the Georgia Building Contractor License Jumpstart Package?

The package is $695 and includes a non-refundable $280 application processing fee.

Which Georgia contractor licenses does this package support?

This Jumpstart package supports applicants pursuing Georgia licensure through the Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors, with support geared toward the Residential–Light Commercial and General Contractor pathways under NASCLA standards.

Is the Georgia Business & Law exam open book?

Yes. PSI’s Georgia contractor candidate bulletin states the Business & Law exam is OPEN BOOK and identifies the Georgia NASCLA Contractors Guide (3rd Edition) as the allowed reference in the examination center.

Are highlighted and tabbed books allowed in the exam room?

PSI allows reference materials to be highlighted, underlined, and/or indexed, and permits tabbing/indexing with permanent tabs only. Temporary tabs such as Post-It notes are not allowed and must be removed before the exam begins.

What are the Business & Law exam basics for Georgia?

The PSI bulletin lists the Georgia Business & Law exam as 50 questions with 120 minutes allowed, and a minimum passing score of 70% (35 correct).

What does the online course include?

The package includes the Georgia PSI Business and Law Online Exam Prep Course with 6 months access, designed to support Business & Law exam readiness alongside the approved Georgia NASCLA reference.

What application support is included?

The package includes guided assistance through all application requirements, eligibility assessment, meticulous preparation and assembly of all necessary documents, and ongoing oversight of your application until it is approved.

What does “Worry Free” mean?

In the event your application is not approved, you receive a $415 refund after returning the NASCLA book.

How does the $250 credit work?

The package includes an automatic $250 credit toward your trade books and course rental to help you move into trade preparation after your Jumpstart milestones are underway.

What is the optional upgrade?

You can add twice monthly live, instructor-led virtual classes for an additional $100.