In order to qualify for a license you are required to take and pass a test administered by the Contractor State License Board. The California contractor license exam is challenging and most people need some outside assistance or study material in order to pass it.
In California, you need a contractor license to do any work that costs more than $500. The easiest kind of contractor's license is a Class “B” Contractor's License. This license allows you to do general contracting work.
How to Get a California Contractor License Who Issues Contractor Licenses in California? Determine the Type of Contractor License You Need. Access California Contractor License Application Forms. Fulfill Requirements and Obtain Required Documents. Submit Your California Contractor License Application. Pass Your Examination.
Q: Can anyone become a Responsible Managing Officer (RMO) in California? A: No, not everyone can become an RMO. To qualify, an individual must have the necessary knowledge, experience, and skills required for the specific classification of contracting they intend to qualify and pass the CSLB Trade and Law Exams.
How It Works CONNECT– Get matched with a qualifier in your area from our pool of pre-qualified and readily-available RMOs! GET LICENSED– A new license is issued to your corporation with NO test. GRADUATE– After 5 years working with a clean, active license, you become eligible to be your own license qualifier.
You can look up your contractor's license with the California Contractors State License Board at cslb.ca or by calling 800-321-2752.
After that, you will need to submit your application to the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB). The CSLB reviews applications in the order they are received and typically takes four to six weeks to process an application.