Verified October 10, 2026 against the statutes, regulations and sources cited below. The state decides every application. All states
What suppliers miss in Georgia
- An in-state supplier must keep an office or place of business in Georgia.
- A license lapses if renewal is not filed before September 1 of the renewal year, and reinstatement is at the board's discretion.
- Moving to a new address requires a new application, because the license is tied to the location.
Does Georgia require a DME supplier license?
A business located in Georgia that provides prescription durable medical equipment to consumers and bills a third party needs a Board of Pharmacy license for each location. Pharmacies, hospitals and surgery centers are exempt unless they run a separate DME business. A Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency inspection report is part of every application.
- Pharmacy board permit
- Durable Medical Equipment Supplier License
- Issued by Georgia State Board of Pharmacy
Citation: O.C.G.A. 26-4-51; Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. ch. 480-7B
Do out-of-state suppliers shipping into Georgia need a license?
The rule reaches Medicare-enrolled out-of-state DME manufacturers and wholesale distributors that serve Georgia consumers and hold a license in another state. The board's 2024 application says an out-of-state applicant not licensed as a manufacturer or wholesaler does not qualify for the out-of-state permit.
- Covers out-of-state suppliers
- No Georgia location required
Citation: Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 480-7B-.02(1); Board DME supplier application (rev. November 14, 2024)
What does a Georgia DME license cost?
- Initial: $750 (as of the fee schedule updated February 20, 2023)
- Renewal: $600 every three years; $900 if late (as of the fee schedule updated February 20, 2023)
Citation: Georgia Board of Pharmacy fee schedule
How often does a Georgia DME license renew?
- Renews every three years
- Due June 30 of every third year
Who must be on staff at a licensed Georgia location?
Each licensed location needs at least one board-approved designated representative, 18 or older, who passes a background check and attests to knowing DME law, quality control and USP storage standards. Board notices go to this person.
Citation: Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 480-7B-.03
Does Medicare accreditation count in Georgia?
When reviewing an application, the board may find that a supplier accredited by a CMS-recognized organization has met some or all licensing requirements.
Citation: Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 480-7B-.02(1)
Licensing in Georgia?
We confirm what Georgia requires for the products you sell, prepare the application and every attachment for your owner or officer to sign, and track it to a decision. A state DME license is $699 per state.