Georgia Plumbing License Requirements
Yes. Georgia licenses plumbers through the Georgia Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers (SOS). It issues journeyman, master and contractor credentials.
State plumber license · By BrazeJobs Team · Updated
License tiers
| Apprentice | No state license |
| Journeyman | State license (1 year experience) |
| Master | Class I (homes + commercial up to 10,000 sq ft) and Class II (unrestricted) |
| Contractor | Master |
Requirements
| Journeyman experience | Journeyman: 1 year; Master: 5 years including 2 as licensed journeyman |
| Exam | State exam (70); 3 plumber references |
| Renewal | 2 years |
| Continuing education | 4 hours/year (8 per renewal) |
| Local license | No (state license covers) |
| Board | Georgia Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers (SOS) |
Apprenticeship
| Registering agency | U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship (no state agency) |
Programs register through the Office of Apprenticeship; use the Partner Finder for local sponsors.
- Source: apprenticeship.gov · checked November 6, 2026
Plumbing code
| Code in force | 2024 IPC with state amendments |
- Source: dca.georgia.gov · checked November 5, 2026