At Florida Qualifier Connect, we are specialists in Florida contractor licensing. we have deep knowledge of each licensing board and regulatory process.
We connect out-of-state contractors with vetted Georgia qualifiers so you can win projects and stay compliant with the Georgia Licensing Board.
We connect out-of-state contractors with vetted Georgia qualifiers so you can win projects and stay compliant with the Georgia Licensing Board.
At Florida Qualifier Connect, we are specialists in Florida contractor licensing. we have deep knowledge of each licensing board and regulatory process.
At Georgia Qualifier Connect, we simplify contractor licensing nationwide. Whether you’re operating in Florida, Texas, California, New York, or anywhere in between, our system eliminates delays, ensures compliance, and connects you with the right licensed qualifier to keep your projects moving.
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Georgia offers four distinct categories based on project scope and company size:
• Residential Basic: Limited to detached one-and-two family residences and townhouses not over three stories.
• Residential-Light Commercial: Covers the above, plus multi-family and multi-use light commercial structures.
• General Contractor: No limit on the type or size of residential or commercial construction.
• General Contractor Limited Tier: Limited to contracts under $1,000,000.
Unlike some states that only look at credit, Georgia requires proof of financial responsibility via net worth:
• General Contractor: Minimum net worth of $150,000.
• Limited Tier, Residential Basic, & Light Commercial: Minimum net worth of $25,000.
• Note: If you do not meet these requirements, you may satisfy them by providing a $25,000 surety bond or a line of credit.
If the sole qualifying agent leaves a business, the company must notify the Board immediately. You have 120 days from the date of termination to secure a new qualifying agent before the license becomes void.
Yes. A Qualifying Agent must be at least 21 years old. Depending on the license type, they must prove between one and four years of active experience in the field, which can sometimes be a combination of field work and a college degree in a related field (e.g., Engineering or Construction Management).
Yes, but they must submit a Prior Approval Application for each additional business entity. They must also prove they have “binding authority” and the ability to supervise all contracting activities for each entity.
The Georgia Secretary of State requires the following per occurrence coverage:
• Residential Basic: $300,000
• All other General/Residential categories: $500,000
• Workers’ Compensation: Required if the company has 3 or more employees.
Georgia has formal reciprocity agreements with several states, allowing those who passed an equivalent exam to bypass the Georgia technical exam:
• Commercial General Contractors: Louisiana.
• Residential Contractors: Louisiana, Mississippi, and South Carolina.
• Electrical Contractors: Alabama, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
Georgia categorizes licenses based on the scope of work and contract value:
• Residential-Basic: Limited to detached one-and-two family residences and townhouses (maximum three stories).
• Residential-Light Commercial: Includes residential work plus multi-family and “light” commercial structures.
• General Contractor (Unlimited): No limits on project type, size, or cost.
• General Contractor Limited Tier: Allows any type of work, but only for contracts worth under $1,000,000.
Georgia requires proof of financial responsibility via a Net Worth Affirmation:
• General Contractor: Minimum net worth of $150,000.
• Limited Tier & Residential (Basic/Light): Minimum net worth of $25,000.
• Note: If net worth is insufficient, you can typically provide a $25,000 surety bond or a line of credit to meet the requirement.
Effective in 2024, Georgia law (O.C.G.A. § 43-41-9) has increased the window to find a replacement. If your sole Qualifying Agent leaves, you now have 180 days (previously 120) to appoint a new one before the business must cease operations.
Yes, but they must submit a Qualifying Agent Affidavit for each entity and prove they have “binding authority” over all contracting activities. If the QA is not an owner, the board closely scrutinizes the supervision plan to ensure they can manage both businesses effectively.
Applicants must be at least 21 years old and typically follow one of three tracks:
1. Degree Track: A 4-year construction-related degree (Engineering, Architecture, etc.) plus 1 year of proven experience.
2. Hybrid Track: A combination of college credits and practical experience totaling 4 years.
3. Experience Track: At least 4 years of proven construction experience, with 2 of those years working for a General Contractor.
Georgia has reciprocity agreements that allow contractors to skip the technical exam if they are licensed in:
• Commercial (Unlimited): Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Tennessee.
• Residential: Louisiana, Mississippi, and South Carolina.
• Note: All applicants must still pass the Georgia Business & Law exam.
• Residential Basic: $300,000 per occurrence.
• All other GC categories: $500,000 per occurrence.
• Workers’ Compensation: Mandatory for any business with 3 or more employees (including the qualifier).
Contractor Qualifier Connect operates a contractor qualifier network. We introduce licensed contractors who are willing to act as qualifiers to vetted construction companies that require a qualifying individual under applicable state law.
Our role is limited to introduction, vetting, and administrative coordination. We do not perform construction services, supervise work, or act as a licensing authority.