Get Licensed to Build Workshop #31

Produced by the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB), this informational webcast for those who want to get their California contractor’s license.

Topics covered in the workshop:

Who Needs a License?
Why Get a License?
What You’ll Need to Get a License – Minimum Qualifications
Types of Business Entities
CSLB License Classifications
The Application Process
Fingerprint Requirements – Criminal Background Check
Demonstrating Work Experience
The Exam Process
Your New License
Question & Answers

Presentation:
https://cslb.ca.gov/Resources/Consumer%20Education/2022/110422_workshop-PowerPoint.pdf

Resources:

2021 California Contractors License Law and Reference Book
Free Online Copy: https://www.cslb.ca.gov/Resources/GuidesAndPublications/LawReferenceBook2021.pdf

To Purchase Book:
https ://store.lexisnexis.com/categories/shop by jurisdiction/california 157/california contractors license law reference book skuSKU4 7851/details

CSLB Military Application Assistance Program:
https://www.cslb.ca.gov/Contractors/Applicants/Military/

Exam Waiver Info:
https://www.cslb.ca.gov/contractors/applicants/contractors_license/waiver_application/Applying_For_License.aspx

CSLB License Classifications Page: https://www.cslb.ca.gov/About_Us/Library/Licensing_Classifications/Default.aspx

CSLB Forms & Applications Page:
https://www.cslb.ca.gov/About_Us/Library/Forms_And_Applications.aspx

Original License:
https://www.cslb.ca.gov/Resources/FormsAndApplications/ApplicationForOriginalContractorsLicense.pdf

Original License – Waiver:
https://www.cslb.ca.gov/Resources/FormsAndApplications/ApplicationForOriginalContractorsLicense7065Waiver.pdf

CSLB Fingerprint Information Page:
https://www.cslb.ca.gov/Contractors/Applicants/Contractors_License/Exam_Application/Get_Fingerprinted_-_Live_Scan.aspx

Special Accommodation:
https://www.cslb.ca.gov/Resources/FormsAndApplications/SpecialAccommodationRequestForExamination.pdf

Duty of Individual Qualifying on Behalf of Another – Business & Professions Code 7068.1:
http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=BPC§ionNum=7068.1

Notarized Certification of Work Experience (form):
https://www.cslb.ca.gov/Resources/Contractors/Journeymen/AcceptableDocs.pdf

Work Experience - Education:
https://www.cslb.ca.gov/Resources/Contractors/Journeymen/AcceptableDocs.pdf

Work Experience - DOSH Registration:
https://www.cslb.ca.gov/Resources/Contractors/Journeymen/AcceptableDocs.pdf

CSLB Office Locations:
https://www.cslb.ca.gov/About_us/Contact_CSLB.aspx

CSLB YouTube Videos:
https://www.youtube.com/user/ContractorsBoard/videos

Check Application Status:
https://cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckApplicationII/SecuredApplicantRequest.aspx

CSLB Processing: Times:
https://www.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/ProcessingTimes/ProcessingTimes.aspx

CSLB Fees:
https://www.cslb.ca.gov/About_Us/Library/Fees.aspx

Study Guides:
https://www.cslb.ca.gov/Contractors/Applicants/Examination_Study_Guides/

List of Study Guides:
https://cslb.ca.gov/Contractors/Applicants/Examination_Study_Guides/

Law & Business Study Guide:
https://cslb.ca.gov/Resources/StudyGuides/LawStudyGuide.pdf

General Building (B) Study Guide:
https://cslb.ca.gov/Resources/StudyGuides/BStudyGuide.pdf

Business & Professions Code 7152:
http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?lawCode=BPC&division=3.&title=&part=&chapter=9.&article=10

Business & Professions Code 7153 & 7154:
http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?lawCode=BPC&division=3.&title=&part=&chapter=9.&article=10

What to Expect on Test Day Video:
https://youtu.be/fG9TGCllwU8?list=PLHcD2Lk2FefngvK1AYNu1_zMRbY9nTcBV