How to RENEW Installer/Pumper Certifications

See the drop-down list under these steps for the current CEU providers and links to their class information.

The 2026 Renewal Fees are due Feb 28, 2026. Invoices/CEU updates were mailed the first week of January. 

Online Payment Link (note: if you install AND pump, pay the $800 in one payment for both)

All payments received after Feb 28, 2026 will incur a $100 late fee. 

* Pumper Companies: Your local county pumper permit must be renewed annually; contact your county to complete the process. 

* This fee is NOT a fee per individual

Installer Company Fee: $400
Pumper Company Fee: $400 
Installing AND Pumping Company Fee: $800

Portable Sanitation Pumping Only Company Fee: $300 

Online Payment Link

Contact your County EH Office  to schedule a truck inspection and manifest review. This must be done annually.

Link to FAQs

Already expired and trying to renew late? Check out our certification flow chart to determine your requirements. 

By making a renewal payment and renewing your certification as a DPH Environmental Health Septic Tank Installing or Pumping Company, you agree to the following statements:

• I nor my employees have violated any of the Department’s Rules and Regulations governing Onsite Sewage Management Systems, Chapter 511-3-1 during the last renewal period.
• I nor my employees have  received a criminal conviction or have have any pending criminal charges related to on-site services.
• I further understand that the company will be held accountable for all violations committed by its employees.

Installers = 8 hrs; Pumpers = 6 hrs
Both Installing and Pumping = 8 hrs
Soil Classifiers = 30 hrs

Georgia Onsite Wastewater Association (GOWA) 2023-2024 Courses
Call 706-407-2552
8 hours classes available throughout the state, classes started in September 2025 and continue through January 2026.

North Georgia Technical College Wastewater Workshops
Call Vicky Frankum at 706-754-7716

Southeastern Building Trade Association (online and in-person classes)
Call 912-882-3424

Technical Learning College
Call 866-557-1746

For Portable Sanitation ONLY companies (no pumping of septic tanks), only the owner or their designee needs to get 6 hours of continuing education. 

General Certification Information

Installers and Pumpers: 

• Renewal Information
  Note: Renewals are due February 28, 2026; a $100 late fee applies if paid after the deadline.  
• NEW Certification Information
  Note: New contractors are required to take exams to become certified. 

Soil Classifier Information