Georgia Teacher License Renewal
Official DOE SiteVerified March 23, 2026Official source
Below you'll find renewal requirements for each license type in Georgia. Click any license for a detailed breakdown including approved PD providers and how to submit your hours.
License Types
Professional Certificate
0 hours every 5 yearsRenewal fee: Free
Accepted PD: Georgia Professional Learning Units (PLUs) from a State of Georgia education agency, PLUs from a Regional Educational Services Agency (RESA), PLUs from a Georgia Local Unit of Administration (LUA) or GaPSC-approved college or university, Semester hours of college coursework (6 semester hours = 10 PLUs) +1 more
Leadership Certificate
0 hours every 5 yearsRenewal fee: Free
Accepted PD: Georgia Professional Learning Units (PLUs) from approved state, RESA, or LUA sources, Semester hours of university graduate coursework, GaPSC-approved leadership development programs, District-sponsored administrative professional development