Welcome to the State of California

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CSLB Featured Topics

  • Spring 2013 California
    Licensed Contractor
    Newsletter Now Available

  • CMESA

  • Get information on how to become Lead-Safe Certified

    Lead based paint

    In order to help level the playing field for those who follow the law, CSLB is alerting its licensees to increased enforcement in two areas:

    Workers' Compensation Insurance

    Building Permits

  • Information for Those Hit Hard in the Economic Slowdown

    There is help available for people who have been affected by the slowdown in the construction industry.


  • Free Payroll Tax Seminars

    The Employment Development Department offers free seminars to help employers understand and follow the state's payroll tax laws. The seminars are offer classroom-style or on the Internet.


  • Safety Publications

    Check out the variety of publications available from the Division of Occupational Safety and Health, better known as Cal/OSHA.

Contractors

CSLB offers resources and information to help contractors perform professionally, legally, and safely. Throughout this website, resources can be found in the left-hand menu.

Alert symbol Industry Alert: Scam Targeting Licensees and Applicants

Read a CSLB Industry Alert to licensees and license applicants.

Licensee Warning: East Coast Storm Rebuilding

Read about an important warning if you're considering traveling to east coast to help with Hurricane Sandy rebuilding efforts.

Licensed Contractor Marketing Survey

Take our three-minute survey about marketing your business.

New Mechanics Lien Forms

Make sure you're using the newly updated (July 2012) Mechanics Lien forms.

Updating Your Contact Information

Make sure you notify CSLB when your contact information changes.

Contractor's Guide to Licensing

This section provides information about maintaining and changing your license.

Licenses for Limited Liability Companies (LLC)

CSLB now accepts applications for limited liability companies (LLC).

Dealing with License Problems

Learn how to solve private arbitration, judgment, and outstanding liability issues.

Dealing with a Complaint Filed Against You

What to do if a complaint is filed against you.

Consumer Information on Filing a Construction Complaint

How to Apply for Reciprocity

California has formal reciprocity agreements with the contractor licensing agencies of Arizona, Nevada, and Utah. Here, you can learn about the application process.

Reporting Unlicensed Activity

Use CSLB's Lead Referral form to report active illegal activity.

Franchise Tax Board Nonresident Withholding Requirements

You may have state nonresident withholding responsibilities.

Make Your Voice Heard

Learn how you can attend and participate in Board or Committee meetings

Industry Expert Program

Find out how to become a CSLB Industry Expert.