Welcome to the State of California

Consumers

The CSLB Website provides a wide range of tools to help you have a better experience when you hire a contractor and make sure the job is done right. Learn the steps you need to take to select a licensed and qualified contractor, check a contractor’s license, negotiate a clear contract, prevent disputes and mechanic’s lien, or resolve disputes with the contractor if they arise.

Hire a Licensed Contractor

This section provides information about hiring a contractor, laws and regulations, owner builders, swimming pools, arbitration and other issues.

Know the Risks of Being an Owner/Builder

If you are considering doing a construction job as an owner/builder, there are a number of important issues to be aware of. This section will guide you through some of the facts that owner/builders face.

Filing a Construction Complaint

This section provides information on the process and procedures for filing a construction complaint.

Legal Issues for Consumers

This section provides information on mechanics liens, new and pending legislation, what you need to know about small claims court and civil judgments.

Disaster Information Center

This is where you can connect for the latest information from CSLB on construction after a disaster has struck.

Report Unlicensed Activity

This section defines illegal contracting and how to report unlicensed activity with the Statewide Investigative Fraud Team (SWIFT).