1.

How to get your license “Contractors Licensing Checklist”

A)

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?

2.

What Costs and Experience Requirements are needed to Qualify

A)

What Work Experience is required to qualify for a License?

B)

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?

3.

Before you select a Study Course or Contractors Licensing School

A)

What should your Contractors Licensing KIT include?

B)

What Study Course and Media Type is right for you?

C)

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?

4.

After you receive your Contractors KIT and before you start Studying

A)

What Documents should you review before proceeding?

B)

What should you know before you start Studying?

C)

Overview of the Application and Exam Processing Times?

5.

Before Filling-Out or Sending in your Application for Original License

A)

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

I)

Fees - State Schedule of Contractors License Fees

6.

After sending in your Application for Original Contractors License

A)

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

7.

Additional Forms that you may need to get your Contractor License

A)

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

8.

Once you receive your Exam Date; Rescheduling and Retaking

A)

What should I know when I get my “Notice to Appear”?

B)

Where are the State Contractors License Exams giving?

C)

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

9.

After you Pass both the Law & Business and your Trade Exam

A)

After you pass the State Contractors License Exams?

B)

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

A)

State Contractors and Consumers’ Booklets

B)

Document Disclaimers, Use and Limited Liability