Welcome to the State of California

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Applicants

The CSLB Website provides information about applying for a contractors license. As a condition of licensure, an applicant must take and pass a law and trade examination. (Exception: A trade examination is not required for the Limited Specialty (C-61) classification.) Under certain conditions, a waiver of the examination(s) may be granted. Final determination as to whether or not the applicant meets the requirements for the examination or the criteria for the waiver is made during the application review process.

Apply for a Contractors License

This section will provide information on how to apply for a contractors license in the State of California.

Apply for Home Improvement Salesperson Registration

This section provides information about the application process for Home Improvement Salesperson Registration.

Apply for a Joint Venture License

This section provides a series of steps and resources to help you understand the application process and requirements for a joint venture license.

Apply for Reciprocity

This section provides information about CSLB's reciprocity program with Arizona, Nevada and Utah.

Check Application Status

This is where you can look-up status on your application.