CSLB Contractor Licensing Requirements

Question 1

What is the minimum age requirement to obtain a contractor's license from the CSLB in California?

Accepted Answer

18 years old

Answer

16 years old

Answer

21 years old

Answer

25 years old

Question 2

How many years of journey-level experience are generally required to qualify for a CSLB contractor's license?

Accepted Answer

4 years

Answer

1 year

Answer

2 years

Answer

6 years

Question 3

What bond amount is required for a California Contractor's License Bond as of current CSLB requirements?

Accepted Answer

$15,000

Answer

$7,500

Answer

$12,500

Answer

$25,000

Question 4

Which of the following license classifications covers general building construction in California?

Accepted Answer

Class B - General Building Contractor

Answer

Class A - General Engineering Contractor

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Class C - Specialty Contractor

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Class D - Residential Contractor

Question 5

What type of California contractor license is required to construct highways, roads, bridges, and other engineering works?

Accepted Answer

Class A - General Engineering Contractor

Answer

Class B - General Building Contractor

Answer

C-10 Electrical

Answer

C-8 Concrete

Question 6

Under what circumstance can a CSLB license application be denied based on an applicant's criminal history?

Accepted Answer

Conviction of a crime substantially related to the duties of a contractor

Answer

Any prior arrest regardless of conviction

Answer

Only felony convictions

Answer

Any conviction within the past 20 years