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Does Georgia require a septic license?
Yes. Georgia requires septic installers to hold a state credential issued by the Georgia Department of Public Health, Environmental Health. Georgia certifies septic installers and companies through the Department of Public Health; county environmental health offices administer the exams and permits.
Who licenses septic contractors in Georgia?
Georgia Department of Public Health, Environmental Health.
Georgia's septic credentials:
- Certified septic tank installer (residential, commercial, drip and mound endorsements)
- Certified septic tank company
- Pumper
- Maintenance contractor
How to check a septic contractor's license in Georgia
- Open the Georgia Department of Public Health, Environmental Health lookup.
- Search by the contractor's name, the license holder's name or the license number.
- Check the license type covers your job (installation, pumping or inspection) and that the status is active.
- If the contractor's business name doesn't come up, ask which person on staff holds the license: several states license individuals, not companies.
Septic permits in Georgia
A contractor license says who may do septic work; a permit authorizes a specific system. In Georgia, permits for new systems, replacements and most repairs come from the local health department or the state agency office that covers the property. Ask your installer to pull the permit and include the fee in the quote.
Licensed septic companies in Georgia
The Septic Guide lists 2,013 septic companies and licensed professionals in Georgia, 1,983 matched to the state's published list. Source list: DPH certified installers list. This is what we could match as of October 2026, not an official count.
- Union County (38)
- Hall County (33)
- Gwinnett County (31)
- Walker County (31)
- Jackson County (30)
- Gordon County (29)
- Carroll County (27)
- Whitfield County (27)
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Georgia septic licensing: common questions
Do you need a license to install septic systems in Georgia?
Yes. Georgia requires septic installers to hold a state credential issued by the Georgia Department of Public Health, Environmental Health. Georgia certifies septic installers and companies through the Department of Public Health; county environmental health offices administer the exams and permits.
Who issues septic licenses in Georgia?
The Georgia Department of Public Health, Environmental Health issues Georgia's septic credentials: Certified septic tank installer (residential, commercial, drip and mound endorsements); Certified septic tank company; Pumper; Maintenance contractor.
How do I check a septic contractor's license in Georgia?
Open the Georgia Department of Public Health, Environmental Health lookup. Search by the contractor's name, the license holder's name or the license number. Check the license type covers your job (installation, pumping or inspection) and that the status is active. If the contractor's business name doesn't come up, ask which person on staff holds the license: several states license individuals, not companies.
How many licensed septic contractors are in Georgia?
The Septic Guide lists 2,013 septic companies and licensed septic professionals in Georgia, 1,983 of them matched to the Georgia Department of Public Health list (data as of October 2026). This counts what we could match; it is not an official total.
Do you need a permit for a septic system in Georgia?
New septic systems, replacements and most repairs need a permit before work starts. The permit comes from the local health department or the state agency office that covers your property, and the permit, not the contractor license, is what authorizes a specific job.
Sources: Georgia Department of Public Health, Environmental Health; state license lists loaded into The Septic Guide. See how we verify licenses.