Applicants

As a condition of licensure, an applicant must take and pass two examinations:

(Exception: A trade examination is not required for the C-61 Limited Specialty classification.) Under certain conditions, a waiver of the examination(s) may be granted. Final determination as to whether the applicant meets the requirements for the examination or the criteria for the waiver is made during the application review process.

Apply for a Contractor License

Apply for Home Improvement Salesperson Registration

Apply for a Joint Venture License

Limited Liability Company (LLC) License

Military Application Assistance Programs

Refugee Assistance

Apply for Reciprocity

Equivalency determinations for similar Arizona, Louisiana, and Nevada contractor license classifications

Check Application Status

Processing status of your application

Examination Study Guides

Study guides and resources to help prepare for your license examination

What to Expect on Test Day (Video)

Short video that takes you through CSLB’s exam process so you’ll be ready on test day

Que Esperar en el Dia del Examen (Video)

ASBESTOS: A Contractor’s Guide and Open Book Examination

After you pass your license examination, you must take the Abestos Open Book Exam and sign the verification form. Submit the completed verification form with your renewal or bond verification and license fee notice. If you do not submit this form, CSLB cannot process your license.