Frequently Asked Questions

1. WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR TAKING THE FORESTER EXAM?

One must meet the EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS as DESCRIBED IN  RULE 220-2-.02 of the board rules.

2. HOW DO I APPLY TO TAKE THE EXAMINATION?

YOU MUST SUBMIT TO THE BOARD OFFICE AN EXAMINATION APPLICATION AND A COPY OF YOUR COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT SHOWING DEGREE.  APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON THIS SITE OR BY CONTACTING THE BOARD OFFICE AT (478) 207-2440, AND ARE PROCESSED BY THE BOARD OFFICE IN THE ORDER THEY ARE RECEIVED.

3. HOW OFTEN IS THE examination administered AND when IS THE application DEADLINE?

THE EXAM IS HELD TWICE A YEAR, IN SEPTEMBER AND IN MARCH.

4. How and when can I APPLY FOR LICENSURE?

You may submit an application to the board OFFICE AFTER COMPLETING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE.  APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE on THIS WEBSITE AND FROM THE BOARD OFFICE.  EXPERIENCE MUST BE EARNED AFTER COMPLETION OF EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS.

5. DOES GEORGIA RECIPROCATE WITH OTHER STATES?

YES.  SEE RULE 220-2-.03 of the board rules FOR SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS.

6. WHAT ARE THE CPE REQUIREMENTS?

You must accumulate 12 HOURS EVERY TWO YEARS.  SEE RULE 220-4 of the board rules FOR SPECIFIC CPE requirement GUIDELINES, AS THE REQUIREMENTS CHANGED EFFECTIVE JANUARY 2010.

7. WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY WALL CERTIFICATE?

WALL CERTIFICATES CAN BE ORDERED THROUGH THE BOARD OFFICE.  YOU MAY DOWNLOAD THE FORM FROM THE BOARD'S WEBSITE.

8. HOW LONG IS THE LICENSE valid?

ALL FORESTER LICENSES EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31 OF EACH ODD-NUMBERED YEAR.

9. How do I renew my license?

The electronic renewal application can be completed online BEGINNING APPROXIMATELY 45 DAYS PRIOR TO EXPIRATION DATE. fOR ACCESS TO THE ON-LINE RENEWAL APPLICATION, GO TO THE BOARD'S WEBSITE AT WWW.SOS.STATE.GA.US/PLB/FORESTERS.

You may also directly update changes to your address information ONLINE at thE BOARD'S website.  Please note that failure to receive the postcard notification does not relieve the licensee of the responsibility for timely renewal.