Construction / Plumber Continuing Education / Georgia
- Georgia
- Plumber CE
- Master & Journeyman
- Updated Oct 2026
Georgia Plumber Continuing Education: Hours, Deadline and Approved Courses
Georgia plumbers need 8 hours of CE every two years, with 4 hours completed each year, before their license expires on November 30 of even years.
Last updated October 28, 2026 from Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Master Plumbers and Journeyman Plumbers requirements
Hours per cycle
8 hrs
4 hours must be done each year of the cycle
Cycle
2 years
Licenses expire in even years
Deadline
Nov 30, even years
Renew with the state by this date
Online allowed?
Yes
State-approved online courses are available
Who needs CE
Who needs continuing education for a Georgia plumber license?
Georgia master and journeyman plumbers need CE to renew. Renewal is handled by the state, not your city or county.
CE applies to
- Master Plumbers
- Journeyman Plumbers
- Plumbers holding both a master and journeyman license
Exemptions
- Licensed less than 1 year at your first renewal
Holding two licenses?
If you hold both a master and a journeyman plumbing license, you still complete a total of 8 hours per renewal, with 4 hours done each year.
Georgia plumber CE at a glance
Georgia plumber renewal, one box
| Renewed with | Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Master Plumbers and Journeyman Plumbers |
| CE required? | Yes |
| Hours per cycle | 8 hrs (4 each year) |
| Cycle | 2 years |
| Required topics | None mandated; plumbing installation, codes, safety and more |
| Online allowed? | Yes |
| Deadline | Nov 30, even years |
| Who reports | Licensee, on the renewal application |
| Carryover | Not stated |
| Grace period | Late renewal Dec 1–31, even years |
| Renewal fee | $100 |
| Last updated | October 28, 2026 |
Hours
How many CE hours does a Georgia plumber license need?
Georgia plumbers need 8 hours of CE within the 24 months before the license expires, and the division expects 4 hours each year. There’s no required topic split; courses must fit the subject areas in the rule, and masters can also count environmental or business topics.
| Class | Total | Required topics | Electives | Delivery limits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master Plumber | 8 hrs per 2 years (4 each year) | None mandated | Installation, design, state codes, products, new techniques, tools and materials, safety, work-related legal issues, environmental or business issues | Not stated |
| Journeyman Plumber | 8 hrs per 2 years (4 each year) | None mandated | Installation, design, state codes, products, new techniques, tools and materials, safety, work-related legal issues | Not stated |
| Master & Journeyman (both licenses) | 8 hrs per 2 years (4 each year) | Same as a single license | Not stated | Not stated |
| First renewal (licensed 1 to 2 years) | 4 hrs | None mandated | Same subject areas | Not stated |
| Licensed less than 1 year | None | None | None | None |
Courses must be given by a college or university, vocational-technical school, trade, technical or professional organization, or a technical college system institute. Environmental and business topics count for master plumbers only.
Deadline
When is the Georgia plumber license renewal deadline?
Georgia plumbing licenses expire on November 30 of even years. Finish your 8 hours, with 4 done in each year, and submit your renewal to the state before then.
| Deadline rule | November 30 of even years |
| Cycle | 2 years |
| Next deadlines | Nov 30, 2026; Nov 30, 2028 |
| Grace period | Late renewal December 1 to December 31 of even years |
| Late penalty | $100 late renewal fee |
| CE completion deadline | Within the 24 months before expiration, with 4 hours done each year |
Steps
How to renew a Georgia plumber license, step by step
- Take approved CEBefore your deadline
Complete 8 hours of approved CE over the two-year cycle, 4 hours each year, in areas like installation, state codes, safety or work-related legal issues. - Get your certificateSame day
Save or print the certificate of completion when you finish each course. - Confirm it’s reportedBefore you renew
Report on your renewal application that you’ve met the CE requirement, and keep your records in case the division asks for them. - Pay the renewal fee$100 fee
Renew online in your GOALS account by November 30 and pay the $100 renewal fee. Renewing in December adds a $100 late fee. - Check your license statusAfter renewal
Look up your license with the state to confirm it shows the new expiration date.
Providers
Approved Georgia plumber license CE providers
We haven’t compared CE providers for this license yet. Use the board’s approved provider list to confirm a course counts before you pay.
Approval
How to check a Georgia plumber CE course is approved
Only approved courses count toward Georgia plumber CE. Courses must come from a college or university, vocational-technical school, trade, technical or professional organization, or a technical college system institute, and must fit the subject areas in the rule.
- Confirm the course is approved for Georgia plumber renewal before you pay.
- Check that it covers installation, design, state codes, products, new techniques, tools and materials, safety or work-related legal issues. Masters can also count environmental or business topics.
- Make sure you finish 4 hours in each year of the cycle, not all 8 at the end.
Reporting
How Georgia plumber CE is reported, and what happens in an audit
You report your own CE. On your renewal application you state whether you’ve met the CE requirement, and you must show proof if the division asks. The division may randomly audit your hours.
- Keep records for at least five years after each course.
- Records should show the provider, course title, date and location, topics, hours and proof of completion.
- If you’re selected for an audit, the division sends instructions.
Cost
How much does Georgia plumber license renewal cost?
| Item | Fee | Paid to |
|---|---|---|
| License renewal fee | $100 | Georgia plumbers division |
| Late renewal fee | $100 | Georgia plumbers division |
| Reinstatement fee | $300 | Georgia plumbers division |
| CE courses (8 hours) | Varies by provider | CE provider |
Fees from the Georgia Secretary of State GOALS fee schedule, checked October 2026; the same fees apply to master and journeyman licenses. Applications also carry a $10 processing fee.
Late or lapsed
Late, expired or inactive Georgia plumber license
Georgia plumbing licenses expire on November 30 of even years. You can renew from December 1 to December 31 with a $100 late fee. If you don’t renew by the end of the late period, your license lapses.
Grace period
Late renewal runs December 1 to December 31 of even years, with a $100 late fee.
Reinstatement
If your license has lapsed less than three years, apply for reinstatement in GOALS with the $300 fee and proof of CE.
Lapsed more than three years
Apply for reinstatement, then retake the exam.
Makeup CE
You need 4 hours of CE for each year since your last renewal.
Who controls
Who controls Georgia plumber license renewal?
Renewal authority
Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Master Plumbers and Journeyman Plumbers
Georgia Professional Licensing Boards Division, 3920 Arkwright Rd, Suite 195, Macon, GA 31210
Phone: 404-424-9966
Responsibilities
- Issues and renews Georgia master and journeyman plumber licenses
- Approves plumber CE courses
- Sets CE hours and required topics
- Processes license renewals
Getting licensed
Getting a Georgia plumber license
Need the license first? Our Georgia guide covers who needs a license, the classes, exams, fees and the steps to apply.
FAQ
Georgia plumber license CE FAQs
How many CE hours does a Georgia plumber need?
8 hours every two years, with 4 hours completed each year, in subject areas like installation, state codes, safety and work-related legal issues.
When is the deadline?
Georgia plumbing licenses expire on November 30 of even years. Late renewal runs December 1 to December 31 with a $100 late fee.
Can I take CE online?
Yes. State-approved online courses are available.
Is CE required for my first renewal?
If you’ve been licensed less than one year, no. If you’ve been licensed more than one year but less than two, you need 4 hours before your first renewal.
I hold master and journeyman licenses. Do I need 16 hours?
No. You complete a total of 8 hours per renewal, with 4 done each year.
Can I do all 8 hours right before the deadline?
No. Georgia requires 4 hours to be completed in each year of the two-year cycle.
Who reports my hours?
You do. You state on your renewal application that you’ve met the requirement and keep your records for five years in case of an audit.
Sources
Official sources for Georgia plumber CE rules
- Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Master Plumbers and Journeyman Plumbers
- International Plumbing Code
- International Fuel Gas Code
- Georgia State Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers
- Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers FAQ
- How-To Guide: Plumber License
- Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. Chapter 121-4
- Georgia Secretary of State fee schedules by board (GOALS)
Last updated October 28, 2026. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
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