Industry-Specific Licenses & Certifications

1. Construction & Contracting

• General & Residential Contractors: Apply via the Georgia Secretary of State’s licensing portal. Initial application is $150–$500, depending on classification; insurance and net‑worth proof required. Learn more and apply here: State Contractors Board.
• Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC: Licenses administered under the Construction Industry Licensing Board via the same SOS portal; $150 application fee, plus exam fees. Insurance/bonding required before licensure.

2. Food Service & Personal Care

• Restaurants, Food Trucks, Pop-ups: GNR Health Dept requires plan review and inspections. Plan review packet, menu, and layout required. Fees range from $200–$600 based on risk. Form packets: Regular and Mobile/Temporary.
• Salons, Barbershops, Spas: Apply on the COSMET board portal. Initial fee $40 plus $95 licensing; biennial renewal $45–$50. Training and exam completion required. More info: Cosmetology & Barbers Board.

3. Real Estate & Insurance

• Real Estate Agents/Brokers: Georgia Real Estate Commission requires $170 application, $75 exam, 75-hour pre-license course, background check, and license renewals every 4 years at $95. Info at Georgia Real Estate Commission.
• Insurance Agents: Apply via Georgia Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner with $50–$150 appointment/licensing fee, plus required CE. Learn more: Georgia Insurance Licensing.

4. Childcare & Private Education

• Childcare Providers: Licensed by Georgia DECAL. Application fees: $135 (home), $195 (center); includes background and safety inspections. Expect 45–60 day processing. Forms: DECAL Licensing.
• Private Postsecondary Schools: GNPEC requires institutional approval—initial registration $600 + program fees. Info: Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission.

5. Auto Dealers & Repair Shops

• New/Used Car Dealers: Apply using form MV-6 from Georgia DOR. $300 application + $270 dealer training, $35,000 surety bond, and lot inspections required. More at GA DOR Dealer Licensing.
• Auto Repair Shops: Register your business, then apply for Occupational Tax through Rockdale County ($100 base + zone fees). Garage license $25; additional HVAC/emissions fees may apply.

How We Help You License & Launch

• Google Business profile setup, tailored to showcase your licensure (e.g. “licensed real estate broker”).
• Compliance-ready websites featuring application checklists and document upload sections for customers and inspectors.