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Contractors State License Board
9821 Business Park Drive
Sacramento, CA 95827
Phone (800) 321-CSLB

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Forms and Applications

Some of the documents below are provided in a PDF (Portable Document Format) file, which can be viewed or printed using your Web browser and Adobe's Acrobat Reader software (How to get the Acrobat Reader)

Some of the documents can be ordered and mailed to you. Click the order link to take you to the web page that can be filled out and submitted to CSLB.

Effective July 1, 2011, CSLB application and licensure fees have increased.

The following applications (revision date 06/11) reflect the new fees (see below for limited liability company applications).

All of the forms that reflect the new fees (revision date 06/11) are currently available on CSLB's website. In addition, they are in the process of being printed and should be available at CSLB Headquarters office in Sacramento and at all of CSLB field offices by mid July 2011.

While the fee increases become effective July 1, 2011 and the 06/11 versions of the applications have been developed to reflect the fee increases, CSLB will continue to accept the 05/08 version of the applications as long as the applicant submits the appropriate new fee amount. However, all older versions of the above-listed applications that are submitted to CSLB will be refused or rejected prior to cashiering of any fees (regardless of the amount paid) and returned to the applicant. The applicant will have to complete and submit a new application and fees, which may result in unnecessary delays for the applicant. Therefore, please avoid possible delays by using one of the current applications.


Limited Liability Company (LLC) Applications

The following applications are solely for use by LLCs applying for licensure or to modify an existing LLC license. For more information on the licensure of LLCs, please refer to CSLB’s LLC webpage.

Application for Original Contractor License

This application for original contractor license is for new applicants when experience and/or an examination is required. View a sample Application for Original Contractor License.
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Application for LLC Original Contractor License

For LLC applicants only. This application for LLC original contractor license is for new applicants when experience and/or an examination is required. View a sample Application for Original Contractor License.
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Certification of Work Experience

This form is to be used to report and confirm the journeyman-level work experience requirement. Include this form when submitting an Application for Original Contractor License, Application for Additional Classification, or Application for Replacing the Qualifying Individual.
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Project List

This form is to be used when submitting an Application for Original Contractor License, Application for Additional Classification, or Application for Replacing the Qualifying Individual, if the experience you claim is from owner-builder work. This form is used in addition to the Certification of Work Experience submitted with the application. One form is required for each completed construction project.
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Application for Original Contractor License (Exam Waived)

(To be used for Section 7065 waiver only - see criteria below.)
This application for original contractor license is to be used for Section 7065 waiver only applicants (e.g., sole owner applying for a corporate license). Section 7065 of the Business and Professions Code states in part "No examination shall be required of a qualifying individual if, within the five-year period immediately preceding the application for licensure, the qualifying individual has either personally passed the written examination for the same classification being applied for, or has served as the qualifying individual for a licensee whose license was in good standing at any time during the five-year period immediately preceding the application for licensure and in the same classification being applied for."

At any time WITHIN THE LAST FIVE YEARS, has the applicant/qualifying individual:

  • been listed on Board records as the qualifier for a license which was in good standing in the same class being applied for, OR
  • personally passed both the law and trade portions of the written exam in the same class being applied for.

If yes, this application is appropriate.
If no, please order an Application for Original Contractor License.
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Application for LLC Original Contractor License (Exam Waived)

For LLC applicants only

(To be used for Section 7065 waiver only - see criteria below.)
This application for original contractor license is to be used for Section 7065 waiver only applicants (e.g., sole owner applying for a LLC license). Section 7065 of the Business and Professions Code states in part "No examination shall be required of a qualifying individual if, within the five-year period immediately preceding the application for licensure, the qualifying individual has either personally passed the written examination for the same classification being applied for, or has served as the qualifying individual for a licensee whose license was in good standing at any time during the five-year period immediately preceding the application for licensure and in the same classification being applied for."

At any time WITHIN THE LAST FIVE YEARS, has the applicant/qualifying individual:

  • been listed on Board records as the qualifier for a license which was in good standing in the same class being applied for, OR
  • personally passed both the law and trade portions of the written exam in the same class being applied for.

If yes, this application is appropriate.
If no, please use an Application for LLC Original Contractor License.
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Section 4 Continued (for additional personnel)

This form is to be completed and submitted along with the Application for Contractor License when there are additional personnel to report on behalf of the applicant.
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Licensed Sole Owner Applying for Corporate License

This form is required to re-issue a sole ownership license to a corporation, and MUST be submitted with an Application for Contractor License.
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Application for Additional Classification

The application for additional classification is to be used only for adding classifications to an existing license. You can add any classification to an existing license for which you have qualifying experience and for which you pass the applicable examination.

Qualifiers are limited in the number of additional licenses which they may qualify. Factors such as common ownership between or among the entities being qualified are considered. Starting in 1992, persons granted qualifier status were restricted to qualifying no more than three firms in any one-year period.

A responsible managing employee must inactivate his or her sole proprietor license to qualify for another license, and meet certain employment requirements. View a sample of an Application for Original Contractor's License.
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For LLC Licensees, please use this form PDF
 

Application to Remove Classification from License

Use this form to remove an existing classification from a license. Once the classification is removed, you must submit form 13A-2, Application for Additional Classification and the required fee to add the classification to the license.

If the business name as it currently appears on CSLB records is not compatible with the remaining classification(s) listed on the license, this form will be rejected. To change the license business name, complete form 13L-4, Application to Change Business Name or Address.
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Application for Replacing the Qualifying Individual

The application for replacing the qualifying individual is to be used only for replacing the qualifying person on an existing license. You can replace qualifying individuals on a sole proprietorship with the owner or a qualified responsible managing employee; on a partnership with a qualified responsible managing employee; on a corporation with a qualified responsible managing employee or qualified responsible managing officer; and on an LLC with a qualified responsible managing employee, qualified responsible managing officer, qualified responsible managing member, or qualified responsible managing manager.

Replacement of the qualifier must be made within 90 days of disassociation to avoid a suspension of the license. Notification can be made by the owner, partner, officer, member, manager, or the qualifier who is leaving. Notification may be by letter or by using the Notice of Disassociation. Replacement of the qualifier may be made by submitting the Application for Replacing the Qualifying Individual, and appropriate fees.

Qualifiers are limited in the number of additional licenses which they may qualify. Factors such as common ownership between or among the entities being qualified are considered. Starting in 1992, persons granted qualifier status were restricted to qualifying no more than three firms in any one-year period.

A responsible managing employee must inactivate his or her sole proprietor license to qualify for another license, and meet certain employment requirements. On a sole proprietor license, the RME may be replaced by the owner or by another RME. On a partnership license the RME may be replaced by a general partner or by another RME. Note, however, an additional general partner may not be added to an existing partnership license. On a corporate license, the RME may be replaced by a responsible managing officer or another RME. On an LLC license, the RME may be replaced by another RME, a responsible managing officer, responsible managing member, or responsible managing manager.

Failure to replace the disassociated qualifying individual within 90 days from the date of his or her disassociation will result in the automatic suspension of a license which is on active status. If the license has more than one classification, and the qualifier for the other class or classes remains on the license, the licensee may continue to operate in the remaining class or classes. The class qualified by the person who disassociated will be removed at the end of the 90 days unless replacement is made within that time. View a sample of an Application for Original Contractor's License.
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For LLC Licensees, please use this form PDF
 

Changing Business Name and/or Address or Certified Wall and/or Pocket Certificate

The application for changing business name and/or address is for use by licensees or applicants to report changes in their mailing addresses or to make allowable changes to their business names. Business name style changes generally may be made to those names which do not indicate that a licensee is operating in a classification not on the license, or to names indicating a different licensed entity; for example, a sole proprietorship license cannot add the word "Corporation" to the business name.

Certified copies of the wall certificate and/or renewal pocket certificate may be ordered by the license holder only. Use the appropriate section of the name and address form. There is a $11 fee for each certified copy requested.
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Changing Home Improvement Salesperson's Address or Request for Pocket Registration Card

The application for changing a salesperson's address is for use by home improvement salespersons to report changes in their residential mailing addresses.

To order a new pocket registration card, use the appropriate section of the address change form. There is an $11 fee for each pocket registration card requested.
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Report Current Officers of a Corporation

The application to change officers of corporations should be completed to report officers who are to be removed from the Board's records for existing corporate licenses and to report all current officers. It cannot be used to change or disassociate a responsible managing officer or employee.
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Application to Change Limited Partners of a Partnership

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License Cancellation Request Form (Contractors License Only)

This form must be received at CSLB Headquarters within 90 days after the death / disassociation of personnel or the dissolution, merger or surrender of a corporation’s right to do business in this state. Failure to notify CSLB within 90 days will cause the license to be canceled effective the date CSLB receives this form. A request for a continuance must be made in writing and received at the CSLB headquarters office within 90 days of the death / disassociation of personnel. See Business & Professions Code 7076.

A Responsible Managing Employee or Limited Partner cannot submit or sign this form.

  • To cancel an individual license: The signature of the owner is required. If the owner is deceased, an immediate family member may complete the form. Please include a copy of the death certificate or obituary.
  • To cancel a partnership license: The signature of a general or qualifying partner is required.
  • To cancel a corporate license: The cancellation request must be:
    1. Signed by two current officers listed on CSLB’s records; or
    2. If there is only one current officer listed on CSLB’s records, his / her signature is required, or
    3. If there are no current officers listed on CSLB’s records, provide a copy of the corporation’s final dissolution, merger or surrender filing documents completed by the California Secretary of State.
  • To cancel a joint venture license: The signature of an individual listed on one of the entities that comprise the joint venture license is required.
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Duplicate or Delinquent Renewal

The application to renew a contractor's license is sent to current licensees by the Board about 60 days before expiration date. However, if by 4 weeks before the expiration date you have not received your renewal, request a duplicate renewal. This often happens if you move without providing the Board with a current mailing address for the license or if the Post Office is not forwarding your mail. If you order another renewal, please be sure you indicate a current address to where it should be sent. A license can be renewed as a delinquent renewal for up to 5 years after it expires, as long as there is no change of ownership of the license — that is, the same owner, or same partners, or same corporation as was previously licensed will be renewing. When ordering a renewal, you will be asked for the business name of the license, the license number and license expiration date, so please have this information ready.

If the license you wish to renew expires in a couple of months the renewal will be mailed to the address of record. Please do not order a duplicate renewal unless you have not received the renewal by 3 to 4 weeks before your license expiration date.
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Application for Reactivation

A license which is currently renewed but is on inactive status may be restored to active status by filing the Application to Reactivate Inactive State Contractor's License. Some restrictions apply - these are explained on the application. If you consider your license to be "inactive" but it has actually expired and the expiration date is within 5 years, order a renewal application. If your license expired more than 5 years ago, you must file an original application to reassign the license number.
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Responsible Managing Officer or Qualifying Partner Exemption Certificate

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Application to Inactivate Contractor's License

To inactivate your contractor’s license, use the Application to Inactivate Contractor’s License. There is no fee for inactivating your license if you return your current pocket license card with the application. If your current pocket license card is lost or destroyed, you must enclose the $11 fee to replace it.

The holder of an inactive license is not entitled to practice as a contractor or submit a bid for work.

Do not use this form to renew your license inactive. To renew a license inactive obtain a renewal application from CSLB by calling 1-800-321-CSLB (2752.)
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Application for Joint Venture Contractor's License

A joint venture license may be issued to any combination of two or more licenses issued to sole proprietors, partnerships, corporations or other joint licenses which are currently in effect and in good standing. The joint venture license may be issued in any classification held by at least one of the entities.
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Disassociation Notice

Use this form to notify CSLB of the disassociation of a General Partner, Qualifying Partner, Officer, Responsible Managing Officer (RMO), or Responsible Managing Employee (RME). This notice must be received at CSLB Headquarters within 90 days after the effective date of the disassociation. If the notice is received after 90 days, the date CSLB receives it will be used as the disassociation date. This may result in the suspension or cancellation of the license or the removal of a classification from the license, effective that date. (See Business and Professions Code Sections 7076, 7068.2 and 7083.)

DISASSOCIATION OF A GENERAL PARTNER OR QUALIFYING PARTNER
If a partner disassociates from a license, it results in the cancellation of the partnership license. Pursuant to Business & Professions Code Section 7076, the remaining partner(s) may request a continuance to complete projects in progress. To disassociate a limited partner, use form 13A-62, the Application to Change Limited Partners of a Partnership.

DISASSOCIATION OF AN RME OR RMO
When an RME or RMO disassociates from a license, the licensee or the RME or RMO must notify the Registrar in writing. The licensee must replace the qualifier within 90 days of the disassociation date. Failure to replace the qualifier within 90 days results in the automatic suspension of the license or removal of the classification. If a licensee is unable to replace the RME or RMO within the 90-day period, a 90-day extension can be requested. An extension request will only be considered if received within 90 days from the date of the Board’s notice that the license will be suspended or the classification removed and if an application has been made to CSLB to replace the qualifying individual.
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Contractor's Bond

You may obtain a bond form from either the bonding company or the Contractors State License Board. Certificates of deposit or assignments from banks, savings and loan firms or credit unions may be submitted as cash alternatives to meet the bonding requirements. There are several special requirements for the deposits, as well as special assignment forms which are usually available at the issuing banks or savings institutions. Please note that all cash alternatives to bonds must be retained by the Contractors Board for 3 years after the end of the last license period they cover, or for 3 years following the completion of the requirement. You must obtain an exemption certification to establish an exemption to the bond of qualifying individual for a responsible managing officer on a corporation license. To qualify for an exemption from this bonding requirement, the qualifying officer must own 10% or more of the voting stock or equity of the corporation.
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Bond of Qualifying Individual

A Bond of Qualifying Individual (BQI) is required, in addition to the Contractor's Bond, if the qualifier on the license is listed as a Responsible Managing Employee (RME) or as a Responsible Managing Officer (RMO) with less than 10 percent ownership of the voting stock or equity of the corporation for which he/she is qualifying. You may obtain a Bond of Qualifying Individual form from either the bonding company or the Contractors State License Board. Certificates of deposit or assignments from banks, savings and loan firms or credit unions may be submitted as cash alternatives to meet the bonding requirements for the qualifier. There are several special requirements for certificates of deposits, as well as special assignment forms. These should be obtained from the issuing bank or savings institution.
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Information on Alternatives in Lieu of Bond Requirements

Instead of filing a license bond with the CSLB, a contractor may use one of the following approved alternatives for filing a security deposit:  certificate of deposit; bank savings account, savings and loan investment certificate, or share account; credit union certificate for fund or share account or cash. Please note that all cash alternatives to bonds must be retained by the Contractor's Board for 3 years after the end of the last license period they cover, or for 3 years following the completion of the requirement.
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Request for Bond Acceptance (B & P §7071.7)

If a licensee can show that failure to have a bond on file was due to circumstances beyond his or her control, CSLB can accept the bond as of the effective date, even though it was not received by CSLB within 90 days of that date. CSLB can then reinstate the license, if otherwise eligible, retroactive to the bond’s effective date.
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Request for Current Bond Information (Bond Status Letter)

The Request for Current Bond Information form is used to obtain information on current surety bonds on a license. The fee of $8 must accompany the request. “Current” bond status covers the last 3 years. Persons who intend to make a claim against a contractor’s bond or cash deposit should submit a Request for Current Bond Information. To obtain additional surety bond history, use form 13L-2, Request for Certified License History.
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Exemption from Workers' Compensation

All licenses on active status, and all applicants for issuance of the license, must file evidence of workers' compensation or exemption from the requirements. The Certificate of Workers' Compensation Insurance is provided by the workers' compensation insurer. A certificate of consent to self-insure is secured from the Director of Industrial Relations. If the license is on inactive status with the board, the certificate does not have to be filed. Contractors who do not hire employees and who are exempt from this requirement should file the "Exemption from Workers' Compensation". Contractors with a C39 Roofing classification are not eligible for exemption from workers’ compensation.
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Request for Stop Order Appeal Hearing

This form is to be used if you are an employer who was issued a Stop Order and wish to protest the Order. You must file this written request within 20 days after the order is served. The hearing shall be held within five (5) business days of filing the request. CSLB will notify the employer of the time and place of the hearing by mail. Once you have completed and signed the form you can return it by mail to:
CSLB
Attn: Stop Order Coordinator
9821 Business Park Drive
Sacramento, CA 95827
Or by fax to (916) 369-7265
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Request for Legal Action Disclosure Information

The Contractors State License Board can provide the public with the nature of complaints which have been investigated and referred for legal action, and any legal action which has been taken by the Board against a license.

The fact that a complaint against a contractor has been referred for legal action does not mean that the contractor has necessarily committed a violation of the contractors license law; no conclusion or judgments as to the validity of the charges should be assumed until the legal action has been completed.

After you have checked the license information for a particular contractor and if the status information indicated a past or pending legal action, you can call the Board's legal action disclosure number nearest your construction location for further details.

  Northern Case Management   (916) 255-4041
  Southern Case Management   (562) 345-7656
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Disclosure Statement Regarding Criminal Plea/Conviction

This document must be completed by all applicants for licensure who have any criminal plea(s) and/or conviction(s). This form shall list each plea or conviction, regardless of when the crime was committed, or whether it was dismissed or expunged. One form must be completed for each plea/conviction reported and all fields of this document require completion. Failure to report a plea/conviction is considered falsification of the application and may result in the denial of licensure.
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Application for Asbestos Certification

The application for asbestos certification is to be used by currently licensed contractors who bid for or do asbestos-related contracting. When a licensee has qualified for this certification, it will be added to the license much like an additional classification. In order to obtain the asbestos certification, a contractor must be registered with the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA).

Please note that this application is not for the asbestos open-book examination which is required for asbestos awareness purposes by all applicants for license. That booklet is furnished to applicants with their notices to comply with issuance requirements.
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Application for Hazardous Substance Removal Certification

Contractors who perform hazardous substance removal work at specific sites and/or who bid for the installation or removal of, or install or remove, underground storage tanks, must complete the application for hazardous substances certification to add the certification to their existing licenses. Eligibility for this certification is basically limited to licenses having the class A, general engineering, or class C-12, earthwork and paving, or, in some instances, the class B, general building license. The certification may also be applied for by licensees holding the class C-36, plumbing, or the class C-61, limited specialty category for service station equipment and maintenance.
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Consumer Complaint Form

Complaints against contractors may be filed with the Contractors State License Board by homeowners, other contractors, subcontractors and employees. Other public agencies may also file complaints. Complaints within the Board's jurisdiction involve failure of a licensed contractor to fulfill the terms of an agreement. Failures include poor workmanship; abandonment of a project; failure to pay subcontractors, material suppliers or employees; or building code violations. Other failures are lack of reasonable diligence in executing a construction project; use of false, misleading or deceptive advertising; violations of the Home Improvement Act, etc.

The Board also investigates complaints involving unlicensed contracting activities. It is illegal for an unlicensed person to perform contracting work on any project for which the contract price is $500 or more, including labor and materials.

In general, the Board has jurisdiction over licensed and unlicensed contractors for up to 4 years.

Complaints must be filed in writing either online or by requesting a copy of the Board's standard complaint form by calling the Board's toll-free automated information phone line 1-800-321-CSLB; writing P.O. Box 269116, Sacramento, CA 95827; or ordering here. When you have filled out the complaint form, you can print it and attach copies of contracts, canceled checks or other information pertinent to your complaint and mail it to one of the following addresses:

For work performed in Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Diego or Ventura counties, send complaint forms to the Norwalk Intake/Mediation Center, 12501 East Imperial Highway, Suite 620, Norwalk, CA 90650.

For work performed in any California county not mentioned above, send complaint forms to the Sacramento Intake/Mediation Center, P.O. Box 269116, Sacramento, CA 95826-9116.

Complaints are processed according to their degree of severity and their date of receipt. A consumer services representative will contact both the complainant and the contractor to attempt to mediate the complaint. If mediation is not successful, the complaint may be either referred to the CSLB's arbitration program or assigned to an Enforcement Representative for investigation.
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Permit Violations Form

Building permits are required by law as a public safety measure. Permits ensure that construction is performed in compliance with state and local codes, including safety standards. On June 11, 2009, the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) voted unanimously to place a high priority on enforcing building permit requirements, and an Industry Bulletin was subsequently issued on November 30, 2009, to alert licensees that CSLB would be accelerating building permit enforcement efforts, beginning January 2010.

Failure to obtain a building permit is a violation of Contractors License Law. Further, construction performed without a permit can expose a homeowner to additional liability and costs. When a contractor performs a work improvement that requires a permit without that permit, it is a violation of Business and Professions (B&P) Code Sections 7110 and 7090. Contractors who violate the law are subject to disciplinary action by CSLB, including assessment of civil penalties of up to $5,000 per violation, an order of correction to pay the cost of permit fees as well as any assessed penalties imposed by the local building department, and suspension or revocation of the license.

If you suspect a violation has occured, please fill out a Permit Violation Form. CSLB will contact the contractor regarding the permit allegation and take the appropriate disciplinary action.
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SWIFT Lead Referral Form

Use the SWIFT Lead Referral form to file a complaint against an unlicensed contractor who is ACTIVELY working on a construction project. Complaints against unlicensed contractors may be filed with the Contractors State License Board by other public agencies, other contractors, subcontractors, homeowners, and employees. Complaints within the Board's jurisdiction involve licensed and unlicensed contractors.

It is illegal for an unlicensed person to perform contracting work on any project for which the contract price is $500 or more, in combined labor and materials costs.

In general, the Board has jurisdiction over licensed and unlicensed contractor complaints for up to four (4) years from the time the alleged damage occured.

The lead form should be complete and provide detailed information regarding the unlicensed activity. Please indicate if there are employees on the project. The more information and evidence (including photos), the better.

After completing the form, fax or mail it to the appropriate SWIFT office, based on the county where the alleged unlicensed activity is taking place.

Northern SWIFT Central SWIFT Southern SWIFT
Alameda County Plumas County Fresno County Imperial County
Alpine County Sacramento County Inyo County Los Angeles County
Amador County San Benito County Kern County Orange County
Butte County San Francisco County Kings County Riverside County
Calaveras County San Joaquin County Madera County San Bernardino County
Colusa County San Mateo County Mariposa County San Diego County
Contra Costa County Santa Clara County Merced County Santa Barbara County
Del Norte County Santa Cruz County Mono County Ventura County
El Dorado County Shasta County Monterey County  
Glenn County Sierra County San Luis Obispo County  
Humboldt County Siskiyou County Tulare County  
Lake County Solano County Tuolumne County  
Lassen County Sonoma County    
Marin County Stanislaus County    
Mendocino County Sutter County    
Modoc County Tehama County    
Napa County Trinity County    
Nevada County Yolo County    
Placer County Yuba County      

Northern SWIFT
9821 Business Park Drive
Sacramento, CA 95827
Office numbers (916) 255-2924 / FAX (916) 369-7265

Central SWIFT
3374 East Shields Avenue, Room E-22
Fresno, CA 93726
Office numbers (559) 445-5583 / FAX (559) 444-2506

Southern SWIFT
12501 East Imperial Highway, Suite 610
Norwalk, CA 90650
Office numbers (562) 345-7600 / FAX (562) 466-6065

Please Note: Complaints regarding COMPLETED construction projects should not be reported on a SWIFT Lead Referral form; use the Complaint form.

Complaints are processed according to the date of receipt, priority, and staff availability if the job site is located in a remote area. The complaint will be assigned to an Enforcement division representative, who will follow up on the information provided.

SWIFT Lead Referral form ( PDF )
 

CSLB Client Services Complaint and Suggestion Form

Form for making suggestions or filing complaints concerning the services provided by the Contractors State License Board. This is not the form to file a complaint against a contractor.
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Application for Registration as a Home Improvement Salesperson

The application for registration as a home improvement salesperson is for persons employed by a licensed contractor to solicit, sell, negotiate or execute home improvement contracts. A home improvement salesperson must register separately for each contractor he or she represents.
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Home Improvement Salesperson Registration Cancellation Request Form

This form is used to cancel a Home Improvement Salesperson's Registration. The request must be received at the Board's Headquarter's office within 90 days of the effective date of cancellation. If the effective date of cancellation is not given, the cancellation will be effective the date CSLB receives the form.
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Request for Certified License History (Verified Certificate)

A Verified Certificate is a certified license history covering a specific time period. The Verified Certificate is used mainly for court actions involving contractors, and is admissible in court as prima facie evidence of the facts stated on the certificate. The document covers the last 3 years of the license status, unless otherwise requested. The Verified Certificate contains the contractor’s business name and address, trade classifications held, license issue date, the license personnel, bond information (if requested), any enforcement actions taken against the license, and the standing of the license at all times during the period covered by the certificate.
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Request for Certificate of Non-License

A Certificate of Non-License is a prepared statement of the absence of a license during a given time period, also called a "No Record Verified Certificate." The Certificate of Non-License is used mainly for court actions involving contractors, and is admissible in court as prima facie evidence of the facts stated on the certificate. To identify the non-licensed subject, you will need to provide the person's full name, business name, and address, if available. The document covers the last 3 years of the license status, unless otherwise requested (up to a maximum of 10 years).
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Request for Verification of License (Reciprocity)

The Request for Verification of License form is for contractors who have been licensed in a state which has a reciprocal license agreement with California. Currently, California has "reciprocity" with Arizona, Nevada and Utah. If a contractor has held a valid license in one of these states for the past five (5) years and is applying for a similar license in California, he/she may be eligible for a waiver of the trade exam. The bottom portion of the Request for Verification of License form must be completed by the licensing agency in the state where the contractor was previously licensed.
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Home Improvement Salesperson Certified License History (Verified Certificate)

A Verified Certificate of Home Improvement Salesperson provides the salesperson's registration number, the business name and license number of the home improvement contractor with whom the salesperson is registered, and the issuance and expiration dates of the registration. If the person is not registered as a home improvement salesperson, or not registered with a specific contractor, a "no record" certificate is issued. This document is admissable in court as prima facie evidence of the facts stated in the history.

A written request is required for a Verified Certificate of Home Improvement Salesperson. Your written request should include as much information as you have on the salesperson (name, address, registration number, etc.). The fee for each Verified Certificate is $67. Allow about 3 weeks for a response.
 

Request for Copies

The Board can provide copies of public records or other records from which personal or confidential information, such as birth dates, Social Security numbers, residence addresses, experience records and financial information will be deleted.

Copies of investigation reports normally cannot be released. However, copies of legal actions, such as the formal case accusation and decision, or citations, may be provided.

Copies of the contractors bonds and other documents, with personal or confidential information deleted, may be obtained from a licensee's file. There is a 10-cent-per-page charge for copies. Certification of a copied document costs $2 more. Licensees may request copies of documents from their own files without charge unless they want the copies certified. Subpoenas for any of the Board's documents or records must be personally served on the Custodian of Records of the Contractors Board at the headquarters office location, 9821 Business Park Drive, Sacramento, 95827. If you want to request copies of documents or inquire about the availability of copies of specific types of documents, send a written inquiry to the Contractors State License Board, P.O. Box 26000, Sacramento, 95826.
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Request for General Status Letter

A General Status letter provides current information about a license. A fee of $8 must accompany your request for a General Status Letter. The information includes the business name and address, classifications held, owners, partners, or officers and qualifying persons, and current standing. The General Status Letter does not contain license history or bonding information. Please allow 2 or 3 weeks for a response.
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Building Department Referral Form

Use this form to notify the CSLB about unlicensed activity, contractors working without workers' compensation insurance and building code violations.
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Special Accommodation Request for Examination

In compliance with The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the CSLB provides "reasonable accommodations" for applicants with disabilities that may affect their ability to take required examinations. The "Special Accommodation Request for Examination" form must be completed by the applicant and submitted with the application.
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CSLB Speakers Bureau Request Form

Print out and submit this form to request a CSLB speaker.
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Public Sales Custom Order Form

With this form you may order license information within specified parameters, including license status, license classification(s), geographical locations, etc. The information provided is in Text File Format, and includes: Contractor's License Number, Business Name and Address, License Classification(s), Business County, Bond Company and Workers' Compensation information.

There is a $245 non-refundable fee for this service.

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Public Sales Record Layout

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Full File/Update File Order Form - CD/DVD

CSLB license information is available in Text File Format on CD/DVD. Available files include:

License Master Full File, License Master Update File, Business Principal Full File, Business Principal Update File, Action Code Full File, Action Code Update File, Workers' Compensation Full File, Workers' Compensation Update File, Complaint Disclosure/Legal Action Full File, and Complaint Disclosure/Legal Action Update File.

There is a $235 non-refundable fee for each file.

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For more information regarding CSLB Forms and Applications for Licensing and License Maintenance, contact the CSLB Call Center at 1 (800) 321-2752.