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Georgia 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 showing workers' comp for the sub's employees. Who must carry it depends on the state and the number of employees.
Used to report what you pay the sub on Form 1099-NEC. For payments made in 2026 or later the IRS reporting threshold is $2,000 (it was $600).
Some owners and contracts require it, and some states require it on public projects.
Public owners require one on larger public contracts; the threshold depends on the owner and the state.
Public owners usually require it alongside the performance bond.
Often required with a bid on public work; it backs the bidder's promise to sign the contract at the bid price.
The bond the state requires for a contractor's license or registration; ask the sub for a copy.
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.
Track all of this automatically in Georgia
TradeGuard asks each sub for these documents through an upload link and shows what's missing for Georgia, with alerts before anything expires.
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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.