TradeGuardGeorgia subcontractor insurance & compliance requirements
If you're a general contractor hiring subcontractors in Georgia, here are the certificates and documents you should collect and keep current, and how TradeGuard tracks them automatically.
Documents to collect from subcontractors in Georgia
The core compliance documents a GC should require and keep current for each sub.
State-issued contractor license or registration
Certificate of Insurance for General Liability coverage
Certificate of Insurance for Workers Compensation coverage, required for any sub with employees
Required for tax reporting on payments over $600
Required on many public and private commercial projects
Required on public works projects over threshold
Required alongside performance bond on public projects
Required when bidding on public construction contracts; guarantees contractor will honor the bid if awarded
State-required surety bond posted as part of contractor license or registration; collect certificate from sub
Georgia licenses Residential-Basic, Residential-Light Commercial, and General Contractors. License required for new construction over $2,500 and improvements over $2,500.
Georgia is under federal OSHA jurisdiction.
Bond required as part of license application
- SECLB: State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors
- GDOL: Georgia Dept of Labor
Summary for Georgia
GA license required for residential and commercial construction. Federal OSHA applies.
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Georgia compliance FAQ
Do subcontractors need a contractor license in Georgia?+
Georgia licenses Residential-Basic, Residential-Light Commercial, and General Contractors. License required for new construction over $2,500 and improvements over $2,500.
Does Georgia follow federal OSHA or a state OSHA plan?+
Georgia is covered by federal OSHA. Subcontractors on active job sites are typically expected to carry OSHA 10/30 training.
Is a surety bond required for contractors in Georgia?+
Yes. Bond required as part of license application
This page is general information, not legal advice. Requirements change; confirm current rules with the relevant Georgia agencies before relying on them.