Georgia EMT licenses expire March 31 in the same year as your NREMT certification; the current cycle covers March 31, 2027 expirations.
Your own expiration date is on your certification card and in the state's online license lookup.
| State EMS office | Georgia Department of Public Health, Office of EMS and Trauma |
|---|---|
| Cycle | every 2 years, March 31 (in your NREMT expiration year) |
| Continuing education | 40 contact hours per 24-month cycle, covering cardiac, pediatric and trauma care, plus CPR |
| National Registry | Not part of renewal |
If it lapses: Late renewal runs April 1 to September 30 with an extra $75 late fee. After that the license has permanently lapsed and you apply as new.
From GA DPH Renew EMS License, GA DPH EMS personnel licensure, Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 511-9-2-.13 Renewal, checked November 10, 2026. The state: "The licenses will expire the same year as your National Registry expiration date."
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Georgia EMT licenses expire March 31 in the same year as your NREMT certification; the current cycle covers March 31, 2027 expirations.
40 contact hours per 24-month cycle, covering cardiac, pediatric and trauma care, plus CPR.
No. Georgia renews on its own requirements; the National Registry is not part of renewal.
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