How to look up a license in Georgia

Official license searches in Georgia

4 official searches from 6 boards cover the Georgia licenses on this site (some boards share one state search). 3 of the rows also link a complaint page.

What each search covers

A board's search lists only its own licenses:

• Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers: the 4 credentials it issues for cosmetologists, including Master Cosmetologist, Cosmetology apprentice (Apprentice License), Hair Designer and Cosmetology Instructor.
• Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority: the Notary Public (Georgia notary commission / appointment).
• Georgia Board of Nursing: the 2 credentials it issues for registered nurses, including Registered Nurse (RN) license and ENLC (Compact) License (multistate license).
• Office of the Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire: the Resident Insurance Agent (Agent license).
• Georgia Department of Community Health: the Certified Nurse Aide.
• Georgia Board of Private Detective and Security Agencies: the 3 credentials it issues for security guards, including Private Security Employee registration with Board weapon permit (armed security guard), Certification of Training Instructor (classroom, firearms, or firearms/classroom) and Private Security Company license (also In-House Security Company and dual Private Detective & Security Company).

Occupations without a state search here

• Plumbers: the Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers pages we cite do not link a public search; ask the board to confirm a license.
• Electricians: the Division of Electrical Contractors pages we cite do not link a public search; ask the board to confirm a license.

How to check a license

Search the board for the work you are hiring for, then check the status, the license type and the expiration date (what to check in the result).

The occupation pages explain what each license level allows: cosmetologists, notaries, registered nurses, insurance agents, nursing assistants, security guards.