California Department of Consumer Affairs - Contractors State License Board (CSLB)
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Licenses
We track the following licenses with the California Department of Consumer Affairs - Contractors State License Board (CSLB) in order to provide compliance services to our clients. As a client, you see this and other Compliance Core™ data in License Manager in-line with your licenses.
California Contractor License
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $450 application fee. The initial license fee of $200 for sole owners or $350 for non-sole owner licenses should be submitted after you pass the examination. |
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Original Ink: | Required |
Notarization Required?: | Not required |
How to Apply: | Domestic Applicants:
Foreign Applicants:
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Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $450 for sole owner licenses (C-10 contractors are charged $470) and $700 for non-sole owner licenses (C-10 contractors are charged $720) |
Due: | Biennially by the end of the month of issuance. |
Original Ink: | Required |
Notarization Required?: | Not required |
Penalties: | Licenses not renewed by September 30 are forfeited and the holders of a forfeited license are considered unlicensed and may not practice. Restorations of forfeited licenses are accepted until November 30 of the even-numbered year with a penalty fee. After November 30, restoration is not accepted and a new application for a license is required. |
Notes: | The application to renew a contractor license automatically is sent to current licensees by CSLB about 60 days before an expiration date. |
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Amendment
Application for Replacing the Qualifying Individual
Form: | Disassociation Request and Application for Replacing the Qualifying Individual |
Agency Fee: | $230 |
Due: | A disassociation notice must be delivered and a replacement of the qualifier must be made within 90 days of disassociation to avoid a suspension of the license. |
Original Ink: | Required |
Amendment
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Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $125 |
Original Ink: | Required |
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California Home Improvement Salesperson Registration
Agency: | California Department of Consumer Affairs - Contractors State License Board (CSLB) |
Initial Registration
Form: | Application for Registration as a Home Improvement Salesperson |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $200 |
Registration Renewal
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Agency Fee: | $200 |
Due: | Biennially by the last day of the registration anniversary month. |
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