How to RENEW Installer/Pumper Certifications

  • 1. Get continuing education

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

  • 2. ​​​Pay the State COMPANY Certification Renewal Fee

    The 2026 Renewal Fee can be paid starting Jan 15, 2026. We will post the payment link at that time. Fees are not due until Feb 28, 2026. 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 

  • 3. If pumping, renew your County pumper permit.

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

  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Link to FAQs

     

     

  • Additional Information

    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.
  • Continuing Education Providers

    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; details and registration. 
    8 hours classes available throughout the state, classes started in September 2025 and continue through January 2026.

    North Georgia Technical College
    Call Vicky Frankum at 706-754-7716; details and registration

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

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

  • Additional Information

    General Certification Information

    Installers and Pumpers: 

    Soil Classifier Information