Certification/Registration Information

  • Installer/Pumper Certification

    NEW Certification Information

    Renewal Certification Information

    Expired and not sure what to do? Check out our certification flow chart.

    Certification FAQs

    * If you want to remove someone from your company, make changes to owner information, address, or company certification type please email ([email protected]) with the details of your change requests. Request must be on company letterhead or have company email signature. 

  • Soil Scientist Certification

    New Certified Soil Classifier (Soil Scientist)

    NOTE: Geologists and Engineers have a different application/set of requirements (see below tab).

    1. Review and submit the  Soil Scientists/Classifier Application  (PDF, 1.57 MB) (PDF, 1.57 MB)

    *Email [email protected] to request an application in Microsoft Word and/or the professional reference form. 

    2. $100 Application Fee can be paid by clicking here.

    3. ​​Insurance must be current and on file with the State Environmental Health Office or you will automatically be removed from the Approved list. 
    Email policy to: [email protected]

    Renewal Requirements for Soil Scientists

    Renewals (payments and CEUs) were due by 2/28/26. 

    1. $500 renewal payment 
      (includes $100 late fee; if you only pay $400, your late renewal will be denied)
      Pay Late Renewal Fee
       
    2. 30 hours of continuing education.  
      CEU Course Requirements    (PDF, 88.87 KB) (PDF, 88.87 KB)
      CEU Reporting Form   (PDF, 570.75 KB) (PDF, 570.75 KB) (email [email protected] for an updated fillable form)
       
    3. ​​Insurance must be current and on file with the State Environmental Health Office or you will automatically be removed from the Approved list. 
      Email policy to: [email protected]

    IMPORTANT NOTE: all correspondence is sent via email and you are responsible for letting us know if your email address changes. If you did not receive a renewal notification email from us or if you want to update your address, contact us: [email protected] 

    Continuing Education

    See the drop-down list at the bottom of this page for the current Onsite/Septic CEU providers and links to their class information.

    CEU Course Requirements  (PDF, 88.87 KB) (PDF, 88.87 KB)
    CEU Reporting Form  (PDF, 570.75 KB) (PDF, 570.75 KB)

    Additional Information

    Code of Conduct  (PDF, 1.5 MB) (PDF, 1.5 MB)

    Exam Study Guide  (PDF, 303.76 KB) (PDF, 303.76 KB)

    * Please call 404-657-6534 or email [email protected] if you have any questions. 

  • Geologist/Engineer Registration

    On Site Engineer/Geologist Application   (PDF, 1.29 MB)

    * Email us to request a Word version of the application. 

    Pay the $100 Application Fee (click on Soil Classifier Fee)

    Code of Conduct  (PDF, 1.5 MB)

    Insurance must be current and on file with the State Environmental Health Office or you will automatically be removed from the Approved list. Email policy to: [email protected]

    IMPORTANT NOTE: all correspondence is sent via email and you are responsible for letting us know if your email address changes. If you need to update your contact information or email address, email us.  

  • Body Artist Certification

    Get Certified for Tattooing, Piercing or Microblading

    Please call your local  County Environmental Health Office  (XLS, 18.95 KB) to schedule an appointment to take the exam(s) for Body Artist Certification. 

    The exams are based on the Rules and Regulations for Body Art  (PDF, 636.22 KB) (PDF, 636.22 KB) .

    Upon passing the exam, the Body Artist Certification Application will be emailed to your personal email account.

    Example Application  (PDF, 168.3 KB) (PDF, 168.3 KB) (not for use)

    Certification Guidance  (PDF, 151.17 KB) (PDF, 151.17 KB)

    Renew Certification

    NOTE: Renewals for the next year have started. You should have received an email from the DPH Body Art Program ([email protected]) that has instructions and a link to the renewal application on DocuSign. If you did not receive the email, please check your spam/junk folder and if you can't find it, reach out to the Body Art Program.

    Applications are reviewed within 20 business days.

    IMPORTANT NOTES: 

    • All required training certificates, including Bloodborne Pathogens, First Aid, and CPR training, must not expire within six months of your certification renewal.
    • If an applicant previously declined the Hepatitis B vaccination and wishes to maintain that choice, they must sign a new Hepatitis B Declination Letter.

    Additional Renewal Instructions

    Additional information about Body Art regulations in Georgia.

  • Tanning Facility Registration

    After January 1, 2011, no person shall establish, maintain, or operate a tanning facility in the state without first having registered with the Department of Public Health.

    Registration Application   (PDF, 563.46 KB) (PDF, 563.46 KB)
    Frequently Asked Questions   (PDF, 476.72 KB) (PDF, 476.72 KB)
    Sample Warning Sign   (PDF, 28.65 KB) (PDF, 28.65 KB)

    Registration Fees

    Click here to pay the registration fee (use the last button on the list).

    Registration is required annually, starting Jan 1st of every year. 

    Fee: $25 for each facility + $15 for each tanning device. 

    Once an initial application and payment are received, annual renewals can be done making the registration payment online. 

  • Certified/Registered Lists

    Installers  (PDF, 469.81 KB)
    Pumpers  (PDF, 2.28 MB)
    Portable Sanitation Providers  (PDF, 842.33 KB)
    Soil Classifiers  (PDF, 1.66 MB)  (Level III soil reports)
    Body Artists  (PDF, 441.46 KB)
    Tanning Facilities  (PDF, 2.74 MB)

Please call us at 404-657-6534 or email: [email protected] if you have any questions.