The following is an outline of the Licensing Steps you will need to address as you
move forward in the pursuit of your California State Contractors License.
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How to get your license “Contractors Licensing Checklist” |
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Gather general Information about getting a Contractors License? |
B) |
What is the “Contractors License Checklist” do I need it? |
C) |
Who can Qualify for a State Contractors License? |
D) |
What License Classification is best for my Business? |
E) |
Am I exempt from needing a Contractors License? |
F) |
What happens if I contract without a License? |
G) |
How long does it take to get my Contractors License? |
H) |
What does it Cost to get my Contractors License? |
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2. |
What Costs and Experience Requirements are needed to Qualify |
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What Work Experience is required to qualify for a License? |
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What Experience Credit is given for Degrees or Training? |
C) |
Is an Owner Builder Exempt from needing a License? |
D) |
Does California recognize licenses from other States? |
E) |
Is Workman’s Compensation Insurance required? |
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3. |
Before you select a Study Course or Contractors Licensing School |
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What should your Contractors Licensing KIT include? |
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What Study Course and Media Type is right for you? |
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What Services should the Licensing School provide? |
D) |
Should the School and Staff be Licensed and Experienced? |
E) |
Should your School provide a Money Back Guarantee? |
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After you receive your Contractors KIT and before you start Studying |
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What Documents should you review before proceeding? |
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What should you know before you start Studying? |
C) |
Overview of the Application and Exam Processing Times? |
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Before Filling-Out or Sending in your Application for Original License |
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If you need help call the CSLB Automated Phone System |
B) |
What you should know before filling out your Application? |
C) |
Sample - Original Applications and Certification of Work |
D) |
Form - Application for Original Contractors License |
E) |
Form - Certification of Work Experience |
F) |
Form - Construction Project Experience |
G) |
Form - Special Accommodation Request for Examination |
H) |
Tips - Before sending in the State Contractors Application |
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Fees - State Schedule of Contractors License Fees |
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After sending in your Application for Original Contractors License |
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The State sends your an Application PIN# to track progress |
B) |
What if the States sends you back your License Application? |
C) |
Form - Each Applicant must submit “Finger Prints” |
D) |
What about completing the Asbestos Open-Book Exam? |
E) |
Form - The Asbestos Open-Book Exam |
F) |
Form - Exemption from Workers' Compensation |
G) |
Form - Responsible Managing Officer or (RP) Exemption |
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Additional Forms that you may need to get your Contractor License |
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Form - Application to Inactivate Contractor’s License |
B) |
Form - Application for Additional Classification |
C) |
Form - License Verification Request from other States |
D) |
Form - Application for Joint Venture License |
E) |
Form - Application for Asbestos Certification |
F) |
Form - Hazardous Substance Removal Contractor |
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Once you receive your Exam Date; Rescheduling and Retaking |
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What should I know when I get my “Notice to Appear”? |
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Where are the State Contractors License Exams giving? |
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What should you expect at the State Examination-Tips |
D) |
What If I Re-Schedule or Don’t Appear for an Exam? |
E) |
What If I Fail one or both of the State Examinations? |
F) |
Contact your School to get Course Updates before Exam |
G) |
Before attending the State License Examination - Tips |
H) |
Contact your School if you fail either of your Exams |
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After you Pass both the Law & Business and your Trade Exam |
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After you pass the State Contractors License Exams? |
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Info - What about State Contractors License Bonds |
C) |
Form - Contractors Bond - RMO Bond |
D) |
Form - Bond of Qualifying Individual – RME Bond |
E) |
Form - Alternative in Lieu of Bond Requirements |
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10. |
State Forms License APPENDIX |
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State Contractors and Consumers’ Booklets |
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Document Disclaimers, Use and Limited Liability |