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You can find specific requirements on our website, but generally speaking you'll need four years of experience in the construction industry or a lesser amount of experience with a college degree. The amount of time needed will depend on your personal schedule and study preferences.

If you need to obtain a painting license in California, you need to have four years of work experience in a related area, get worker's compensation for employees, get a surety bond for at least $15,000 and take and pass the C-33 exam.

Attach a personal, certified, or cashier's check or money order payable to the Contractors State License Board. Do not send cash. If your license is currently renewed, pay the appropriate timely renewal fee.

Currently, the typical processing time for a new California contractor's license is 3-6 months. While applicant fingerprinting and background check requirements can cause some delays, the most common delay is due to incomplete and incorrect applications submitted to CSLB.

Available Payment Options: Credit Card (online) All other transactions. Check or Money Order(mailed) Contractors State License Board. P.O. Box 26000. Sacramento, CA 95826. Cash (exact change only), Check, or Money Order (in person at Sacramento office ONLY) Contractors State License Board. 9821 Business Park Drive.

At a minimum, the total cost for a California contractor's license is $699. That does not include any extra fees for additional fingerprinting or rescheduling an exam. The application for licensing is $450. The fee for the actual license is $200, and it's valid for two years.

The two biggest challenges for obtaining a California general contractor license are passing the exam and paying all the fees. The exam is intentionally difficult, and you are unlikely to pass it without studying. A quick Google search will reveal numerous general contractor license schools.