CSLB Contractor Licensing Requirements 2

Question 1

How long is a CSLB contractor's license valid before it must be renewed?

Accepted Answer

2 years

Answer

CSLB contractor licenses are issued for a 2-year period and must be renewed before the expiration date.

Question 2

What is the CSLB's requirement for workers' compensation insurance for a sole owner-operator with no employees?

Accepted Answer

Must file a Certificate of Exemption from Workers' Compensation

Answer

Sole owner-operators with no employees may file a Certificate of Exemption but must immediately obtain coverage when employees are hired.

Question 3

What must a licensed California contractor do within 90 days of a change in business entity or ownership?

Accepted Answer

Notify the CSLB and update the license to reflect the change

Answer

Contractors must notify the CSLB within 90 days of any change in business structure, personnel, or qualifying individual to keep the license valid.

Question 4

Which CSLB license classification is required for electrical work in California?

Accepted Answer

C-10

Answer

The C-10 Electrical Contractor classification is required to install, alter, or repair electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment.

Question 5

What exam must applicants pass to obtain a CSLB contractor's license?

Accepted Answer

Both a trade knowledge exam and a law and business exam

Answer

CSLB applicants must pass both the trade-specific knowledge examination and the law and business examination to obtain a license.

CSLB - Contractors State License Board Practice Test