What Happens After Passing CSLB Contractor Exams?

Wait for the issuance letter

CSLB's Issuance Unit identifies the exact items required before the license number can be issued.

Received the CSLB bond and fee letterPaid the $200 sole-owner or $350 non-sole-owner initial feeFiled the $25,000 contractor bondFiled a qualifying-individual bond or valid exemption if requiredFiled the LLC $100,000 employee/worker bond if applicableSubmitted workers’ compensation proof or valid exemptionCompleted and submitted asbestos open-book verificationSubmitted LLC liability-insurance information or other entity items if requiredChecked that the license is active before bidding or contractingSaved the wall certificate, pocket card, renewal date, and license number

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Passing the exams does not itself create an active license.

Wait for the issuance letter