Free Licensing Workshops Now Offered Monthly in Northern and Southern California

The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) has launched a series of free workshops, in English and Spanish, for those looking to become a licensed contractor. The monthly workshops are now offered at CSLB locations in Sacramento and Norwalk.

English and Spanish sessions will be held at each location at separate times on the scheduled dates. Current licensees are encouraged to pass this information along to their workers and to those who might be interested in learning more about the application process.

Expect an overview of:

How to use your Social Security Number or Tax-payer Identification Number to apply for a license

Necessary work experience

Required Exams

Licensing Fees

For more information about workshop dates, times, and locations, click here.

For questions about this event, please contact the Contractors State License Board:
call: (800) 321-CSLB (2752) / email: Outreach@cslb.ca.gov

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2019

	1/31/2019	2019 Edition of California Contractors License Law and Reference Book now Available
	1/2/2019	CSLB Outlines New 2019 Requirements for Lawsuit and Arbitration Reporting

2018

	12/28/2018	New Contracting Laws Kick into Gear on January 1, 2019
	10/26/2018	Recycle Unwanted Paint Easily and for Free
	10/5/2018	Licensed Contractors Needed for Seismic Retrofits
	8/30/2018	New Requirement for Residential Solar Energy System Contracts to Take Effect January 1, 2019
	7/25/2018	CSLB to Hold Stakeholder Meeting on Solar Energy System Disclosure Document
	7/20/2018	Clearing Up Confusion about License and Contracting Requirements for Online Home Improvement Marketplace Companies
	4/18/2018	New Opportunity for Contractors to Participate in Earthquake Retrofit Program
	3/21/2018	What Contractors Should Know about Fenestration Product Labels
	2/20/2018	Licensed Contractors Needed for Seismic Retrofits
	2/12/2018	2018 Edition of California Contractors License Law and Reference Book is now Available
	1/4/2018	New Construction Industry Laws for 2018 Outlined by CSLB

2017

	12/28/2017	Free Licensing Workshops Now Offered Monthly in Northern and Southern California
	10/31/2017	CSLB Licensing Workshop Offers Helpful Information for Applicants
	10/4/2017	The "Pool Rules" Say Energy Efficiency is a Must
	7/28/2017	CSLB Outlines Tools for Deterring Equipment Thieves
	5/1/2017	CSLB Announces New Fee Schedule
	3/22/2017	CSLB Launches New Online Forms
	2/28/2017	Earthquake Brace + Bolt Program Expands in 2017
	1/25/2017	Free Workshops Available to Help Contractors Do Business with the State of California
	1/24/2017	California Construction Industry Urged to Help CSLB Conduct its Highly Successful Undercover Sting Operations

2016

	12/30/2016	CSLB Outlines New 2017 Laws Affecting California’s Construction Industry
	11/29/2016	Registrar of Contractors Announces Upcoming Retirement
	10/13/2016	Military Applicants, with Proper Forms, Move to Front of Line for Contractor License Processing
	8/17/2016	Contractors Invited to Comment on Proposals for New Recycled Water Systems Standards
	7/6/2016	Contractors State License Board Speeds Up Home Improvement Registration Process with New Online Interactive Forms
	6/28/2016	Contractors State License Board Elects New Officers
	6/21/2016	CSLB Needs Properties to Stage Stings Around State Against Unlicensed Contracting
	6/2/2016	Public Works Contractors, Don’t Let State-Required Payroll Records Lapse
	6/1/2016	Contractor Comment Invited at Meeting to Draft Rules for Recycled Water Systems
	2/11/2016	CSLB’s 2016 Law Book Now Available For Sale, Online
	1/13/2016	CSLB Successfully Implements New Home Improvement Salesperson Program as Part of New 2016 Laws
	1/4/2016	Earthquake Brace + Bolt Program Provides Contractors with New Work for the New Year

2015

	12/24/2015	CSLB Warns Contractors on Public Works Projects: Miss Year-End DIR Registration Deadline, Pay Big Penalty
	12/21/2015	Contractors State License Board Notes Death of Former Registrar Gail W. Jesswein
	12/03/2015	Licensed Contractors Urged to Make Sure They Increase Bond Coverage to $15,000 Before End of Year; Applies to All Licensees
	11/18/2015	Contractors State License Board Marks 80th Anniversary of First Public Board Meeting
	11/12/2015	CSLB Taking Steps to Implement New, Simplified Home Improvement Salespersons Registration Process
	09/28/2015	CSLB Urges Public Works Contractors to Renew Dept. of Industrial Relations Registration before October 1 or Pay Hefty
	09/09/2015	Governor Brown Signs Bill Changing CSLB’s Home Improvement Salesperson Registration Requirements
	08/11/2015	Contractors State License Board Looking for Next Great Leader to Help Run Enforcement Division
	05/26/2015	Paying Fees Easier, Expanding at CSLB Offices
	03/27/2015	CSLB Reminds Contractors to Register with DIR Before Bidding on Public Works Projects
	02/27/2015	Industry Expert Contractors Needed in Central Valley
	02/06/2015	State Agency Appealing to Licensed Contractors to Help Fill Statewide Job Openings
	01/15/2015	CSLB Offers New C-22 Asbestos Abatement License Classification
	01/13/2015	1,000,000th Contractor License Issued by Contractors State License Board
	01/05/2015	New Year Ushers In New Slate of State Contractor Laws

2014

	10/22/2014	New CSLB Board Member Appointed
	10/13/2014	State Authorities Warn Against Price Gouging
	9/24/2014	Contractors State License Board Launches New, Optimized Website
	9/3/2014	Agencies Expediting Well Drilling Licensing During California Drought
	6/18/2014	Independent Contractor? Day Laborer? What’s the Correct Employee Classification?
	6/3/2014	CSLB Streamlines License Experience Review Process
	5/30/2014	Cal/OSHA Targets Construction Sites for Inspections
	4/25/2014	CSLB Registrar of Contractors Announces Upcoming Retirement
	4/15/2014	C-57 Licensees Must Abide by Air Rules for Central Valley Work
	2/24/2014	2014 Contractors License Law & Reference Book Now Available
	2/24/2014	Men Who Scammed CSLB Applicants, Licensees Sentenced to Jail
	2/10/2014	Compliance Dates Delayed for Some Energy-Related Regulations in CA Building Standards Code
	1/17/2014	CSLB Clarifies New Law Requiring Replacement of Plumbing Fixtures

2013

	06/27/2013	New Rules for Contractors Disposing of Mercury Thermostats
	06/18/2013	CSLB Zero Tolerance Policy In Effect for Non-Compliant Electricians (Update of 5/1/2013 Bulletin)
	05/01/2013	CSLB Zero Tolerance Policy In Effect for Non-Compliant Electricians (Update of 4/11/2011 Bulletin)
	03/06/2013	Specialty Contractors Needed for CSLB Industry Expert Program
	01/18/2013	2013 Contractors License Law & Reference Book Now Available

2012

	12/31/2012	CSLB Authorized to Discipline Contractors Who Fail to Report New Employees
	12/20/2012	Asbestos Work Must Be Performed within License Classification
	11/20/2012	CSLB Issues Industry Alerts Regarding Scam Targeting Licensees and Applicants
	11/08/2012	CSLB Reminds Contractors to Check with East Coast Jurisdictions before Traveling to Assist with Hurricane Sandy Recovery Efforts
	07/25/2012	CSLB Encourages All Licensed Contractors to Take Quick Marketing Survey
	07/11/2012	New Mechanics Lien Release Forms Available on CSLB Website
	04/04/2012	Winter/Spring 2012 California Licensed Contractor Newsletter Now Available
	03/05/2012	Contractors Who "Cheat to Compete" Face Stiff Penalties
	02/16/2012	How to Contract with Public Entities Forum
	01/27/2012	Contractors State License Board Issues First LLC License