CSLB Contractor Licensing Requirements 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the minimum age requirement to obtain a contractor's license from the CSLB in California?
- 16 years old
- 18 years old (Correct answer)
- 21 years old
- 25 years old
Correct answer: 18 years old
Applicants must be at least 18 years old to qualify for a CSLB contractor's license.
Question 2: How many years of journey-level experience are generally required to qualify for a CSLB contractor's license?
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 4 years (Correct answer)
- 6 years
Correct answer: 4 years
CSLB requires applicants to demonstrate at least 4 years of journey-level experience in the trade within the past 10 years.
Question 3: What bond amount is required for a California Contractor's License Bond as of current CSLB requirements?
- $7,500
- $12,500
- $15,000 (Correct answer)
- $25,000
Correct answer: $15,000
California requires a Contractor's License Bond of $15,000, which is filed with the CSLB as part of the licensing requirements.
Question 4: Which of the following license classifications covers general building construction in California?
- Class A - General Engineering Contractor
- Class B - General Building Contractor (Correct answer)
- Class C - Specialty Contractor
- Class D - Residential Contractor
Correct answer: Class B - General Building Contractor
Class B - General Building Contractor covers construction of structures primarily designed for human occupancy and use.
Question 5: What type of California contractor license is required to construct highways, roads, bridges, and other engineering works?
- Class A - General Engineering Contractor (Correct answer)
- Class B - General Building Contractor
- C-10 Electrical
- C-8 Concrete
Correct answer: Class A - General Engineering Contractor
Class A - General Engineering Contractor is required for projects involving fixed works requiring specialized engineering knowledge.
Question 6: Under what circumstance can a CSLB license application be denied based on an applicant's criminal history?
- Any prior arrest regardless of conviction
- Conviction of a crime substantially related to the duties of a contractor (Correct answer)
- Only felony convictions
- Any conviction within the past 20 years
Correct answer: Conviction of a crime substantially related to the duties of a contractor
CSLB may deny a license only when a conviction is substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of a licensed contractor.
CSLB Contractor Licensing Requirements 1
What is the minimum age requirement to obtain a contractor's license from the CSLB in California?