Apply for a Waiver of the Examination

This section will provide information about applying for a contractors license when you qualify for a waiver of the examination. It will also help you understand the issuance requirements. Make sure to read through Step 1, as it provides critical information you should know before applying.

Step 1: Before Applying for a Waiver of the Examination

This step gives you information you should know before submitting an application.

Step 2: Applying for a Waiver of the Examination

This step helps you understand how to apply for license.

Step 3: My Original Waiver Application was Rejected

This section will help you understand the process if your application is rejected.

Step 4: My Original Waiver Application was Accepted

This step helps you understand the process when your application is approved.

Step 5: Get Fingerprinted/Live Scan - For a Waiver Application

This step will answer questions about how to get fingerprinted and about CSLB's criminal background review process.

Step 6: Issuing My License For a Waiver Application

This step gives you information as to what you will need to submit to get your license issued.

Step7: Check Application Status

This step explains how you check the status of your Application.