California CSLB License Application & Examination Preparation Original Application Exam Study Guides
CAContractor License Guide Experience · Application · PSI exams · License issuance
Original license workflow

California contractor license path from project scope to active status.

Use one checklist for classification, experience, application, fingerprints, PSI exams, and issuance.

Check eligibilityOpen application
01Check whether a license is required$1,000, permits, employees, and project aggregation 02Select the classificationA, B, B-2, specialty C, or C-61 03Document qualifying experienceFour years within ten years 04Submit the $450 original applicationEntity, qualifier, experience, disclosures, fee 05Complete Live ScanUse the CSLB application packet 06Schedule required PSI examinationsLaw & Business plus trade unless waived 07Complete issuance requirementsFees, bonds, insurance, asbestos, entity items 08Operate the licensed businessContracts, permits, safety, records, payments, advertising