Soil Classifier Information

NOTE: Geologists and Engineers have a different application/set of requirements. Click here.

1. Review and submit the  Soil Scientists/Classifier Application

*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]

If you did not renew by 2/28/24 you have been removed from our certified lists.

1. $500 renewal payment (includes $100 late fee)
   Pay Renewal Fee
    
2. 30 hours of continuing education.  
   CEU Course Requirements 
   CEU Reporting 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] 

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
CEU Reporting Form

Code of Conduct

Exam Study Guide

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

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; 

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