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Contractors State License Board9821 Business Park Drive
Sacramento, CA 95827
Phone (800) 321-CSLB
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ATTENTION: Applicants
Approved Repeal of Credit for Experience
(California Code of Regulations Section 829) - Effective September 9, 2006Approved Fingerprint Regulations
All applicants for a Contractors State License Board (CSLB) license are required to submit a full set of fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a criminal background check.
Applicants
Applicants
The CSLB Web site 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.
Licenses for Limited Liability Companies (LLC)
This section provides information on CSLB’s efforts to issue licenses to Limited Liability Companies (LLC) by January 1, 2012
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.
Examination Study Guides
This section provides study guides and resources to help you prepare for your licensing exam.
ASBESTOS: A Contractor’s Guide and Open Book Examination
After you pass your examination, you must take the Open-Book Exam and sign the verification form. Submit completed verification form with your renewal or bond verification and license fee notice. If you do not submit this form, the Board cannot process your license.
Mail your documents to:
Contractors State License Board
P.O. Box 269074
Sacramento, CA 95826-9074.

