Free Licensing Workshops Now Offered Monthly in Northern and Southern California

CSLB Media Contacts

Claire Goldstene
Public Information Officer II
916.225.4717
claire.goldstene@cslb.ca.gov

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. (Download and share our attached flyers: Northern California | Southern California)

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

Please note that workshops will be held every 2nd Friday of the month in Southern California, and every 3rd Friday of the month in Northern California. The English sessions are scheduled for 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., while the Spanish sessions will be held from 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Norwalk Location (Southern) Sacramento Location (Northern)
CSLB CSLB Headquarters
12501 East Imperial Highway 9821 Business Park Drive
Suite 1600 Sacramento, CA 95827
Norwalk, CA 90650 John C. Hall Hearing Room
Every 2nd Friday Every 3rd Friday
   
2018 Norwalk Dates: 2018 Sacramento Dates:
January 12, 2018 January 19, 2018
February 9, 2018 February 16, 2018
March 9, 2018 March 16, 2018
April 13, 2018 April 20, 2018
May 11, 2018 May 18, 2018
June 8, 2018 June 15, 2018
July 13, 2018 July 20, 2018
August 10, 2018 August 17, 2018
September 14, 2018 September 21, 2018
October 12, 2018 October 19, 2018
November 9, 2018 November 16, 2018

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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Bullet Item 6/27/2018 CSLB Stops Unlicensed Workers During Sting in Siskiyou County
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