How to Search Georgia Professional Licenses (Start Here)
Professional and occupational licenses in Georgia are issued by state licensing boards — each profession has its own board with its own search tool. There is no single database of all licenses in Georgia.
What this page covers: Georgia professional license verification databases — medical, legal, real estate, contractor, financial, and other regulated professions. What it does not cover: Business entity filings (those are with the Secretary of State) or association memberships (those are private organizations).
Where to start: Identify the profession, then go to the specific licensing board for Georgia. For attorneys, go to the state bar. For doctors, the medical board. For contractors, the contractor licensing authority. The databases below are organized by profession.
Common mistake: A professional license and a business registration are different. A license authorizes a person to practice a profession. A business registration authorizes a company to operate. They are filed with different agencies.
Central licensing portal
Medical board (MD)
Insurance licensing
Bar / attorney
Contractor licensing
Population
11,180,878
Households
4,055,200
Median Income
$74,664
Median Home Value
$280,800
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: Georgia professional & occupational licenses URL verified against the official state publisher at sos.ga.gov on the review date. 4 primary .gov sources cited below.
Georgia Professional & Occupational Licenses — Key Facts (2026)
Doctors, lawyers, contractors, nurses, real estate agents in Georgia — who's licensed and how to verify in 2026.
State-only
License jurisdiction
Not federal
~22%
U.S. workforce licensed
Up from 5% in 1950
1,100+
Licensed occupations
NCSL national database
Free
Official verification
Never pay 3rd parties
Compacts
Cross-state reciprocity
Nursing/medical/PT
Active license
100%
Continuing-ed current
70%
No disciplinary actions
30%
No complaint history
20%
Criminal background
10%
Unit: % verified by 'active license' alone.
What Changed in 2026 — Georgia Professional & Occupational Licenses
2026
Georgia professional & occupational licenses portal active
The official Georgia portal at sos.ga.gov continues to serve as the canonical entry point for professional & occupational licenses in 2026.
2026
Latest federal complement for professional & occupational licenses
The NCSL National Occupational Licensing Database at www.ncsl.org provides federal-level context that complements Georgia state records.
2026
Georgia access in 2026
For 2026, Georgia continues to publish professional & occupational licenses information through state-authorized portals; check sos.ga.gov for current fees and processing times.
2026
Federal records framework refresh
Federal record types (federal liens, federal land, federal vital statistics) continue to live OUTSIDE Georgia's state portal — see the Primary Sources below for the .gov complement.
The 4-Step Georgia License Verification
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Step 1 — Identify the profession
Each occupation has its own Georgia board (medical, bar, contractor, real-estate, cosmetology, etc.).
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Step 2 — Confirm the state
Licenses are state-issued. A Georgia license is NOT automatically valid in other states (unless via compact).
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Step 3 — Use the official board lookup
Every Georgia board has a free verification tool. Never pay a third party for verification.
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Step 4 — Check disciplinary history
Active license ≠ clean record. Always check the Georgia board's disciplinary actions search.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Georgia Professional & Occupational Licenses
❌ Myth: "There's a national license database."
✓ Truth: False. There is no federal occupational license registry. Each state licenses separately.
❌ Myth: "My Georgia license works in all 50 states."
✓ Truth: False. Most licenses are state-only. Compacts (nursing, medical, PT) cover some — not all.
❌ Myth: "License status equals reputation."
✓ Truth: False. Active license only means fees paid and CEs current. Check disciplinary actions separately.
❌ Myth: "All licensed pros pass background checks."
✓ Truth: Partially false. Background checks vary by state and profession. Some Georgia boards self-report only.
❌ Myth: "Expired = revoked."
✓ Truth: False. Expired means not renewed. Revoked means stripped for cause. Very different.
Primary Sources (All .gov / Official)
- sos.ga.gov — Official Georgia Professional & Occupational Licenses — State portal for Georgia professional & occupational licenses
- NCSL National Occupational Licensing Database — All-state licensing database
- USA.gov — Licenses & Permits — Federal licensing portal
- DOL Occupational Licensing — Dept of Labor licensing resources
- FTC Licensing Reports — FTC licensing economic analysis
- Minneapolis Fed — Licensure Data — Workforce licensure trends
- CLEAR Licensing Dashboard — Licensure regulation dashboard
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CPA Licensure Search and Verify | Georgia State Board of Accountancy
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Georgia State Board of Accountancy · Search Close · Menu · Header Utility Narrow · Mission Statement · Organization of the office · History · Meeting Requests · Key Staff · Duties of the Office · Event Requests · Contact · Important ...
Acupuncturist | Georgia Composite Medical Board
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Call 1-800-GEORGIA to verify that a website is an official website of the State of Georgia. Loading… · Search Close · Menu · Header Utility Narrow · Mission Statement · Organization of the office · History · Meeting Requests · Key Staff · Duties of the Office · Event Requests · Contact · licensing infrographic 1.pdf · licensing · infrographic 1.pdf (PDF, 4.21 MB) Acupuncturist Accordion ·
GA | ASC gov
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Real Estate Appraisers Board 229 Peachtree Street, NE Atlanta, GA 30303-1605 United States · AMC Phone · 404-656-3916 · AMC Fax · 404-656-6650 · State Website · https://georgia.gov/organization/georgia-real-estate-commission-appraisers-board · ASC Program Manager ·
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Bank and Credit Union Regulators | Department of Banking and Finance
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Before sharing sensitive or personal information, make sure you’re on an official state website. ... Call 1-800-GEORGIA to verify that a website is an official website of the State of Georgia. ... The Department regulates Georgia state-chartered banks and credit unions but does not regulate ...
Court Reporting Resources – Office of Court Professionals
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Court Reporting ResourcesGerard Willingham2026-04-10T16:12:45-04:00 · Emergency Judicial Permit Application · Inactive Status Form · Complaint Form · Lesson Plan Template · Application for Extension of Time · Request for Course Preapproval · Application for Request of CE Credits ·
Elevators & Escalators | Office of the Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire
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Each elevator used or proposed to be used in Georgia must be thoroughly inspected regularly. The Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner is responsible for performing the inspections. The office is further responsible for issuing Certificates of Authority for all companies or individuals who install, maintain or service elevators.
Fireworks FAQ | Office of the Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire
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Call 1-800-GEORGIA to verify that a website is an official website of the State of Georgia. ... A list of frequently asked questions about fireworks. Can one registrant manage more than one "Retail Chain Main Office"? In the case of Chain Retail Main Office, only one person can be assigned to one Retail Chain Main Office and manage all of the stores within the chain. ... In the case of facility, one registrant can manage more than one facility or each facility can have its own registrant.
Finance Companies / Small Loan Companies | Department of Banking and Finance
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Call 1-800-GEORGIA to verify that a website is an official website of the State of Georgia. ... Finance companies and small loan companies that make consumer loans of $3,000 or less are regulated by the Department pursuant to the Georgia Installment Loan Act.
Office of the Commissioner of Insurance and ... - Georgia.gov
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Find out whether an insurance professional, agency, or company is licensed in Georgia.
Agent Licensing & Renewals | Office of the Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire
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Also, refer to Bulletin 24-EX-4 (PDF, 251.16 KB) - Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Certificates of Insurance in Georgia. The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance oversees the licensing of insurance agents, subagents, adjusters and counselors.
NAME LICENSE NUMBER COMPANY NAIC ORG ID ...
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Consumer Resources | Department of Banking and Finance
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You may visit the Department’s online portal to search Georgia state-charted banks, credit unions, trust companies, and bank holding companies. To search for mortgage brokers, mortgage lenders, mortgage processors, mortgage loan originators, check cashers, money transmitters, installment lenders, and litigation financiers, please visit www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org.
NMLS Consumer Access website
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Contains licensing/registration information on mortgage, consumer finance, debt, and money services companies, branches, and individuals licensed by state regulatory agencies participating in NMLS. It also contains information regarding federal agency-regulated institutions and their mortgage ...
Georgia Real Estate Search |Search By Name | GSCCCA
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The Clerks Authority Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority · Index of documents on file in the Authority's Central Indexing System from 1/1/1990 thru 3/8/2026
Verify a Licensee | Georgia Composite Medical Board
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State of Georgia government websites ... or “ga.gov” at the end of the address. Before sharing sensitive or personal information, make sure you’re on an official state website. ... Call 1-800-GEORGIA to verify that a website is an official website of the State of Georgia. ... MALPRACTICE INSURANCE COVERAGE INFORMATION: HB 147 (2011) required the Board to include in each physician's profile ...
1236427065772126 STATE OF GEORGIA REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS BOARD
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STATE OF GEORGIA · REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS BOARD · IS AUTHORIZED TO TRANSACT BUSINESS IN GEORGIA AS A · THE PRIVILEGE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS APPRAISER CLASSIFICATION SHALL CONTINUE IN EFFECT AS LONG · AS THE APPRAISER PAYS REQUIRED APPRAISER FEES AND COMPLIES WITH ALL OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF THE ·
Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board
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The appraiser history must: (1) Show that your classification is in good standing and is not lapsed or expired. (2) Have been issued within one year of this application. (3) Indicate whether or not any disciplinary actions have been imposed. (4) Show that you passed an examination to obtain the classification. Attach a Georgia Criminal Information Center report (GCIC) if you are a Georgia Resident.
229 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta, GA 30303-1605 Phone: 404-656-3916
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include, but are not limited to, such actions as: a reprimand, a suspension, a revocation, a fine, or any restriction placed on a license .) If you answered "YES" to question (3), you must include the following documents with this application, UNLESS you have ...
Submit Complaint
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Please provide a detailed explanation of your complaint. Include names, addresses, dates, etc. regarding all parties involved · Your complaint will be given serious consideration by the board and further investigative action may be taken, if appropriate. You may be contacted by the board ...
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If you no longer have your User ID and Password, please click on the appropriate link below to register and reset your user id and/or password. If you know your User ID and Password, please log in below to begin the renewal/application process · If you wish to register for a "person" license ...
Pesticide Applicator Licenses (GDA)
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Printed or Electronic Reports of Pesticide Applicator Data · If you have questions or find erroneous data, please contact GDA Licensing Division by e-mail at gdalicensing@agr.georgia.gov or call 404-586-1411 or mail to: Georgia Department of Agriculture · Ag Inputs Division ·
Pesticide Applicator Licenses (GDA)
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Search for Pesticide Applicator Recertification Courses · Renew Your License Online · Reports · Printed or Electronic Reports of Pesticide Applicator Data · If you have questions or find erroneous data, please contact GDA Licensing Division by e-mail at gdalicensing@agr.georgia.gov or call 404-586-1411 or mail to: Georgia Department of Agriculture ·
Effective July 1, 2025 Rule 505-2-.90. Career and Technical Specializations
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PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE). ... Complete a GaPSC-approved program in the area of specialization of issuance . ... Satisfy the Special Education requirement with a grade of B or better. ... Pass the GACE Ethics for Teachers Assessment.
Georgia Producer Portal
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For a free continuing education ... on "Continuing Education Transcript Inquiry." Wonder what your National Producer Number (NPN) is? This unique identifying number is assigned to licensed individuals by the NAIC (National Association of Insurance Commissioners) and most states are beginning to use it for various licensing purposes. If you hold a license in Georgia, use the free ...
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If you no longer have your User ID and Password, please click on the appropriate link below to register and reset your user id and/or password. If you know your User ID and Password, please log in below to begin the renewal/application process · If you wish to register for a "person" license ...
Georgia Court Professional Directory
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I verify a Georgia professional license?▼
Most Georgia professional and occupational licenses (medical, legal, contracting, real estate, cosmetology, etc.) can be verified through the Official Georgia Professional & Occupational Licenses at sos.ga.gov. Look for the 'License Lookup' or 'Verify a Licensee' tool — searches are typically by name or license number and return active/inactive status.
How do I apply for a Georgia business license?▼
Georgia business licensing combines state, county, and city permits depending on activity. The Official Georgia Professional & Occupational Licenses at sos.ga.gov is the primary state portal; local business-tax certificates are issued by the city or county where you operate. The federal usa.gov permits guide is a helpful starting overview.
Is a Georgia license required to work in my profession?▼
That depends on the profession. Georgia, like most states, licenses regulated occupations such as healthcare, legal, construction, real estate, cosmetology, security, and many trades. The Official Georgia Professional & Occupational Licenses publishes the full list and exemption criteria at sos.ga.gov.
How do I report a complaint against a Georgia licensee?▼
Complaints against licensed professionals in Georgia are filed with the issuing board or division under the Official Georgia Professional & Occupational Licenses. Most boards accept online complaint submissions at sos.ga.gov, plus mail-in forms. Each board reviews complaints under the standards in Georgia's occupational code.
Does Georgia recognize licenses from other states?▼
Many Georgia boards offer license-by-reciprocity, license-by-endorsement, or expedited pathways for applicants already licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction. The Official Georgia Professional & Occupational Licenses at sos.ga.gov publishes the reciprocity rules per profession; some require additional Georgia-specific exams or jurisprudence tests.