Become a California Contractor

BECOME A CONTRACTOR IN CALIFORNIA STATE IN FIVE EASY STEPS

Quick Overview on Becoming a Contractor in California:

  • All contractors involved in construction related trades in California are required to be licensed by the California State License Board (CSLB)
  • To become a licensed contractor, candidates will have to sit for two exams: a business & law exam and an exam on their trade.
  • In order to sit for the examinations, the board must first approve your application.
  • Pre-approval from the state is required to sit for the examination.
  • Applicants are required to have 4 years experience to qualify to take the exam. Experience must be as a journeyman, foreman or supervisor, contractor, or as an owner-builder.
  • All applicants must have a working capital of at least $2,500.

Steps To Become A Licensed Contractor In California

Step One:

Fill out your Contractors License Application

Once you review the above requirements for becoming a Contractor in California and you determine that you have met those requirements, you will need to get your Bond & Insurance Quote

Get your Bond & Insurance Quote

24 Hour Turnaround. Get Bonded & Insured:

GET A QUOTE NOW

Step Two:

Apply for your Examination

To Apply for your Contractor’s License Examination in California, Visit the Contractors State License Board.

Step Three:

Download or order the Contractors License Law & Reference book

You can order the book here if you prefer to have the book in hand. Or, you can download a free PDF here (2020 Version).

Step Four:

Issue your Bond & Insurance

GET A QUOTE NOW

Call us toll free at 1-925-942-4696 to issue your bond and insurance policy.

One of our highly trained, knowledgeable Contractor Insurance Specialists can get you your paperwork to become registered with over 90% of our carriers the same day you call, when you call before 12pm.

24 Hour Quote Turnaround  Get Quote