CSLB Application Processing in Action

CSLB application processing in actionHere is an example of the CSLB application processing in action.

04/21/2014 – APPLICATION RECEIVED
04/25/2014 – PRINTED ACKNLDGMNT LTTR TO APPLCNT
05/12/2014 – APP TO CASE MGMT FOR FLAG REVIEW
05/30/2014 – INSTRUCTIONS RETURNED FRM CASE MGMT
05/30/2014 – AIU REQUESTED APP TO BE POSTED
06/03/2014 – APPLICATION REJECTED FOR CORRECTION
06/03/2014 – REJECT – CONFIRM LEGAL NAME
06/03/2014 – CRITICAL CLASS DUTIES NOT SPECIFIC
06/20/2014 – REJECTED APP RECEIVED BACK AT CSLB
06/20/2014 – CORRECTIONS SENT TO BE SCANNED
06/20/2014 – ADD’L REJECT TO APPLICNT TO CORRECT
07/24/2014 – REJECTED APP RECEIVED BACK AT CSLB
07/24/2014 – CORRECTIONS SENT TO BE SCANNED
07/24/2014 – APPLICATION REJECTED FOR CORRECTION
07/24/2014 – NEED TRADE WORK DESCRIBED
07/25/2014 – APPLICATION POSTED
07/25/2014 – REFERRED TO EXAM SCHEDULING – BOTH
07/28/2014 – NOTICE TO APPEAR FOR EXM 08/18/2014
08/18/2014 – EXAM SCHEDULED FOR BOTH LAW & TRADE
08/18/2014 – PASSED BOTH LAW AND TRADE EXAM
09/18/2014 – APP SENT TO SUPERVISOR FOR REVIEW
09/18/2014 – APPLICATION RETURNED TO PROGRM TECH
09/23/2014 – APP TO AIU FOR INVESTIGATION

Rejected not once, not twice, but three times. Then, after providing the corrections requested and passing both exams, they sent this app to the AIU. Which, from what the CSLB has said, no longer exists.

Government, by definition, is a cluster…. But the CSLB has taken ineptitude to a whole new level.

Let’s break it down:

5/12 the app is sent to Case Management. Probably because the applicants name is the same or similar to someone else’s. There is 2+ weeks wasted.

5/30 AIU requests the app to be posted. Wait… AIU? I thought the app was in Case Management? One would think the app was good to go since the AIU said it could be posted. (Posted means accepted and that the applicant can proceed to testing)

6/3 Rejected for correction. On 5/30 the AIU said it could be posted. Now it’s being rejected for correction?

6/20 Corrections received and sent to be scanned… AND rejected again! My assumption here is that they didn’t get back what they requested, or they are playing with the applicant in the hopes that he’ll withdraw the app.

7/24 Corrections received, sent to be scanned… AND rejected again!! “Need Trade Work Description” Was this not included in the original reject? Did the applicant not provide this with the original reject? Or is the CSLB just rejecting it again because they didn’t bother to include it in the original rejection?

7/25 App posted and exam date scheduled. This would suggest that everything the applicant submitted was accepted. That is how any logical person would view this comment.

8/18 Exams passed. Bonding and insurance purchased, business cards ordered, ready to move forward… but wait…

9/18 One month later.. the app is sent to the supervisor for review. Review of what? The supervisor sends it back to the tech with instructions to send the app to AIU. Again, I thought the AIU was no longer?

9/23 5 days later the app is sent to the AIU, where the investigator will ask for all of the same documents the tech would have asked for months ago and 5 months after the app was submitted.

So there you have it. The utterly inept CSLB application processing in action.

Will this applicant get his license? I hope so! He proved his knowledge by passing the State mandated, CSLB created exams.

 

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60 thoughts on “CSLB Application Processing in Action”

  1. 12/11/2023 – APPLICATION RECEIVED
    12/14/2023 – LTD LIABILITY COMPANY APPLICATION
    12/15/2023 – PRINTED ACKNLDGMNT LTTR TO APPLCNT
    12/21/2023 – APPLICATION RETURNED FOR CORRECTION
    12/21/2023 – LINE 4 WAS NOT FILLED OUT.
    12/21/2023 – NEED MORE WORK EXP DETAILS
    12/21/2023 – NEED TO CORRECT TOTAL YRS AND MONTH
    12/21/2023 – EMAIL SENT TO APPLICANT
    12/21/2023 – NEED CORRECTIONS RCVD BY 03/20/24
    01/10/2024 – CORRECTIONS RECEIVED BY EMAIL
    01/10/2024 – APPLICATION POSTED
    01/10/2024 – REFERRED TO EXAM SCHEDULING – BOTH
    01/11/2024 – LAW & TRADE EXAM ELIG INITIATED
    01/11/2024 – PRINTED LIVE SCAN PACKET
    02/02/2024 – APP TO CRIMINAL BACKGROUND UNIT-DLY
    02/26/2024 – PASSED TRADE EXAM
    03/06/2024 – RELEASED FROM CRIMINAL BACKGROUND

    Looking to see what – RELEASED FROM CRIMINAL BACKGROUND. Not sure if that a good thing or not. Waited a month for the doj to come back

    1. Hello,

      It usually is a good thing. Email the tech processing your app and ask if you’re good to go. Since it was just released by the CBU yesterday, the app tech probably hasn’t been notified yet or hasn’t worked their way back to your app. Either way, you’re probably good to go.

  2. Hi Guru,

    This is my application status:

    04/18/2023 – APPLICATION RECEIVED
    05/09/2023 – PRINTED ACKNLDGMNT LTTR TO APPLCNT
    05/18/2023 – APPLICATION POSTED
    05/18/2023 – REFERRED TO EXAM SCHEDULING – BOTH
    05/19/2023 – LAW & TRADE EXAM ELIG INITIATED
    05/19/2023 – NOTICE TO APPEAR FOR EXM 05/19/2023
    05/19/2023 – PRINTED LIVE SCAN PACKET
    08/11/2023 – PASSED TRADE EXAM
    08/18/2023 – PASSED LAW EXAM
    08/18/2023 – NOTICE OF BOND AND FEE INITIATED
    11/21/2023 – ASBESTOS OPEN BOOK REQUIREMENT MET

    Wondering how much longer I will need to wait for them to issue the license. Thanks for looking into this!

  3. Hi Guru,

    Here is my application status:

    Application is pending

    05/05/2023 – APPLICATION RECEIVED
    05/25/2023 – LTD LIABILITY COMPANY APPLICATION
    05/26/2023 – PRINTED ACKNLDGMNT LTTR TO APPLCNT
    06/01/2023 – APPLICATION POSTED
    06/01/2023 – REFERRED TO EXAM SCHEDULING – BOTH
    06/02/2023 – LAW & TRADE EXAM ELIG INITIATED
    06/02/2023 – NOTICE TO APPEAR FOR EXM 06/02/2023
    06/02/2023 – PRINTED LIVE SCAN PACKET
    07/03/2023 – PASSED LAW EXAM
    07/26/2023 – PASSED TRADE EXAM
    07/26/2023 – NOTICE OF BOND AND FEE INITIATED
    08/03/2023 – ASBESTOS OPEN BOOK REQUIREMENT MET
    08/24/2023 – CORRECTIONS SENT TO BE SCANNED

    What is that “”corrections entrance to be scanned”” by CSLB?
    And how long will be take for them to issue my licensed from 8/24 this status?
    Thank you.

    1. That means they received the documents you provided and are sending them to their scanning unit where all documents are scanned into their imaging system. The techs have seven days to review/process and corrections that have been submitted. When could the license be issued? Too many factors to be able to guess.

      1. Got it. Thank you for the reply.
        I think only thing I can do is keep waiting and cross my fingers hope everything go smoothly.

        1. Have you paid the initial license fee, submitted the bond, submitted a workers comp policy or filed exempt from workers comp? If you’ve done all of that, then you could be in the queue for issuance.

          1. I have done all of that, so what will be next if everything go smoothly? Waiting for the license number? Thank you.

          2. Hi Guru,

            It has been almost three weeks since last status update. You have mentioned that normally it takes about 7 days to process “corrections sent to be scanned”.
            I also try to call CSLB and mail the about this, but of course, no response.

            Do you have any idea about this or what I can do for now?

            Thank you.

  4. Hey guru
    My application was approved and ready to take B exam, I just want to know why did I recieved
    07/26/2023 – D/O NOT ISSUED BB #66971
    07/26/2023 – BLOCK ISSUE UNTIL PROBLEM RESOLVED????

    Application is pending

    06/20/2023 – APPLICATION RECEIVED
    07/03/2023 – PRINTED ACKNLDGMNT LTTR TO APPLCNT
    07/07/2023 – PREV APP 2021-0100160- B CLASS
    07/07/2023 – PASSED LAW ON 7-27-22
    07/07/2023 – ONLY NEEDS TO TAKE THE TRADE EXAM
    07/07/2023 – APPLICATION RETURNED FOR CORRECTION
    07/07/2023 – Q #13 NEEDS CORRECTION
    07/07/2023 – EMAILED CORRECTIONS TO APPLICANT
    07/18/2023 – RETURNED APP RECEIVED BACK AT CSLB
    07/18/2023 – CORRECTIONS SENT TO BE SCANNED
    07/18/2023 – APPLICATION POSTED
    07/18/2023 – REFERRED TO EXAM SCHEDULE – TRADE
    07/19/2023 – TRADE EXAM ELIGIBILITY INITIATED
    07/19/2023 – NOTICE TO APPEAR FOR EXM 07/19/2023
    07/26/2023 – D/O NOT ISSUED BB #66971
    07/26/2023 – BLOCK ISSUE UNTIL PROBLEM RESOLVED

    1. Do you have a criminal record? Ever been fined or cited by the cslb? Did you submit an application in the past that was denied? Do you have any unsatisfied liens or judgments against you?

  5. Hi Guru,
    Here is where I’m at. Full disclosure: I do have a criminal record some petty stuff 20+ years ago. Should I be getting worried at this point? The State moves slowly, but I’d really like to get to work.

    Application is pending

    08/11/2022 – APPLICATION RECEIVED
    08/18/2022 – PRINTED ACKNLDGMNT LTTR TO APPLCNT
    09/14/2022 – CERT OF SUPPORT VERIFIED BY TECH
    09/14/2022 – APPLICATION POSTED
    09/14/2022 – REFERRED TO EXAM SCHEDULING – BOTH
    09/15/2022 – LAW & TRADE EXAM ELIG INITIATED
    09/15/2022 – NOTICE TO APPEAR FOR EXM 09/15/2022
    09/15/2022 – PRINTED LIVE SCAN PACKET
    10/03/2022 – APP TO CRIMINAL BACKGROUND UNIT-DLY
    10/03/2022 – APP TO CRIMINAL BACKGROUND UNIT-DLY
    10/17/2022 – PASSED LAW EXAM
    10/18/2022 – PASSED TRADE EXAM
    10/18/2022 – NOTICE OF BOND AND FEE REQUIRED
    10/24/2022 – ASBESTOS OPEN BOOK REQUIREMENT MET
    10/27/2022 – APP TO CRIMINAL BACKGROUND UNIT-FBI
    11/01/2022 – APP TO CRIMINAL BACKGROUND UNIT-DOJ
    11/14/2022 – UNDER REVIEW

    1. Hi Dave,
      I also have a similar story as yours and now my application is under review. What was your outcome if you don’t mind me asking.?

  6. Hello I have been jumping through hoops and I am hoping that released from criminal background is a good thing? Could you please advise.

    07/14/2022 – APPLICATION RECEIVED
    08/03/2022 – PRINTED ACKNLDGMNT LTTR TO APPLCNT
    08/22/2022 – INSTRUCTIONS RETURNED FRM CASE MGMT
    09/01/2022 – APPLICATION RETURNED FOR CORRECTION
    09/01/2022 – CONTACT NORWALK CASE MANAGEMENT
    09/01/2022 – 12501 E IMPERIAL HWY, STE-600
    09/01/2022 – NORWALK,CA 90650 – (562) 345-7650
    09/06/2022 – INSTRUCTIONS RETURNED FRM CASE MGMT
    09/06/2022 – APPLICATION POSTED
    09/06/2022 – REFERRED TO EXAM SCHEDULING – BOTH
    09/07/2022 – LAW & TRADE EXAM ELIG INITIATED
    09/07/2022 – NOTICE TO APPEAR FOR EXM 09/07/2022
    09/07/2022 – PRINTED LIVE SCAN PACKET
    09/16/2022 – APP TO CRIMINAL BACKGROUND UNIT-DLY
    10/03/2022 – PASSED TRADE EXAM
    10/03/2022 – PASSED LAW EXAM
    10/03/2022 – NOTICE OF BOND AND FEE REQUIRED
    10/10/2022 – APP TO CRIMINAL BACKGROUND UNIT-DOJ
    10/10/2022 – UNDER REVIEW
    10/10/2022 – RELEASED FROM CRIMINAL BACKGROUND

    1. Hello Robert,

      It could be a good or bad thing. All depends on if you have a record or not. If you don’t, nothing to worry about. If you do, then it would depend on what the conviction was for and when it took place.

      Do you have the name of the cslb tech processing your app? If you do, their email address is fi****************@cs**.gov. Or you could email the Criminal Background Unit at cb*@cs**.gov or call them at 916-255-1007.

    2. Hi Robert,
      I also have a similar story as yours and now my application is under review. What was your outcome if you don’t mind me asking.?

  7. Does unposted means denied in this case?

    08/29/2022 – APPLICATION RECEIVED
    09/19/2022 – LTD LIABILITY COMPANY APPLICATION
    09/20/2022 – PRINTED ACKNLDGMNT LTTR TO APPLCNT
    10/06/2022 – PERSONNEL NAME AND/OR TITLE PROBLEM
    10/06/2022 – APP RETURNED-Q 13A/B OR 14 PROBLEM
    10/06/2022 – CERT OF SUPPORT VERIFIED BY TECH
    10/06/2022 – NEED TRADE WORK DESCRIBED ?
    10/06/2022 – APPLICATION RETURNED FOR CORRECTION
    10/07/2022 – RETURNED APP RECEIVED BACK AT CSLB
    10/07/2022 – APPLICATION UNPOSTED

    1. Hi Robert,

      That could mean that they’ve completed their review and are instructing the app tech to proceed or they could tell the tech that you have to complete something before the app can proceed. Do you have an outstanding citation?

  8. I completed everything requested including bond and workers comp and the check to the Registrar cleared my bank on 8/2/22. Is there still more reviewing on the CSLB end like background check or would they have already done that? I completed the livescan on 6/6/22. Thanks for the help.

    Application is pending

    04/29/2022 – APPLICATION RECEIVED
    05/18/2022 – PRINTED ACKNLDGMNT LTTR TO APPLCNT
    05/26/2022 – APPLICATION POSTED
    05/26/2022 – REFERRED TO EXAM SCHEDULING – BOTH
    05/27/2022 – PRINTED LIVE SCAN PACKET
    06/02/2022 – APP TO CRIMINAL BACKGROUND UNIT-DLY
    07/01/2022 – LAW & TRADE EXAM ELIG INITIATED
    07/01/2022 – NOTICE TO APPEAR FOR EXM 07/01/2022
    07/18/2022 – PASSED TRADE EXAM
    07/25/2022 – PASSED LAW EXAM
    07/25/2022 – NOTICE OF BOND AND FEE REQUIRED
    07/26/2022 – ASBESTOS OPEN BOOK REQUIREMENT MET

    1. Hi Mark,

      The cslb issuance unit is about 4 weeks behind. If your $200 check cleared on the 2nd, then that’s probably when you got in line for issuance. If you don’t hear anything in 2-3 weeks, reach out to me again and I’ll check with the cslb for you.

  9. Marcus Mccomas

    Hi can u tell me the difference between these last two updates.
    06/30/2022 – APP TO CRIMINAL BACKGROUND UNIT-DLY07/29/2022 – AWAITING FINGERPRINTING RESULTS

  10. Hi Guru,

    Would it be safe to think I’m just waiting on the issuance unit to finalize everything? It’s been a long wait and I’ve been through it all it seems. Thanks for your input.

    08/23/2021 – APPLICATION RECEIVED
    09/10/2021 – PRINTED ACKNLDGMNT LTTR TO APPLCNT
    10/14/2021 – APP TO CASE MGMT FOR FLAG REVIEW
    10/14/2021 – APP RETURNED – SSN / DOB PROBLEM
    10/14/2021 – APP TO CASE MGMT FOR FLAG REVIEW
    10/20/2021 – INSTRUCTIONS RETURNED FRM CASE MGMT
    10/20/2021 – AIU REQUESTED APP TO BE POSTED
    10/20/2021 – APPLICATION RETURNED FOR CORRECTION
    10/25/2021 – RETURNED APP RECEIVED BACK AT CSLB
    10/25/2021 – NAME CHANGE MADE
    10/25/2021 – APPLICATION RETURNED FOR CORRECTION
    11/08/2021 – RETURNED APP RECEIVED BACK AT CSLB
    11/15/2021 – CORRECTIONS SENT TO BE SCANNED
    01/07/2022 – APPLICATION POSTED
    01/07/2022 – REFERRED TO EXAM SCHEDULING – BOTH
    01/10/2022 – NOTICE TO APPEAR FOR EXM 01/31/2022
    01/10/2022 – PRINTED LIVE SCAN PACKET
    01/31/2022 – EXAM SCHEDULED FOR BOTH LAW & TRADE
    01/31/2022 – ASBESTOS OPEN BOOK REQUIREMENT MET
    01/31/2022 – DUP LIVE SCAN ORDERED, PER REQUEST
    01/31/2022 – PASSED BOTH LAW AND TRADE EXAM
    02/01/2022 – PRINTED DUPLICATE LIVE SCAN PACKET
    02/07/2022 – APP TO CRIMINAL BACKGROUND UNIT-DLY
    03/05/2022 – AWAITING FINGERPRINTING RESULTS
    03/06/2022 – APP TO AIU FOR INVESTIGATION
    03/06/2022 – APPLICATION TO EVU FOR FORMAL FLAG
    03/06/2022 – APP RECEIVED IN APP INVEST UNIT
    03/06/2022 – OUT FOR INVESTIGATION
    04/12/2022 – APP TO CRIMINAL BACKGROUND UNIT-DOJ
    04/12/2022 – UNDER REVIEW
    04/12/2022 – RELEASED FROM CRIMINAL BACKGROUND
    04/29/2022 – APPLICATION CLEARED FOR PROCESSING
    04/29/2022 – APPLICATION RELEASED FROM AIU
    04/29/2022 – RETURNED APP RECEIVED BACK AT CSLB

    1. Wow, does appear you had to jump every hurdle…. and it does look like you’ve cleared them all. Keep checking online for updates.

      Question… have you purchased the bond and submitted a workers comp cert of filed the exemption from workers comp?

  11.  Hello,
    I applied for a general b license and i checked the status and it says application has been posted and REFERRED TO EXAM SCHEDULING – BOTH. I still haven’t recieved notice for fingerprinting. Is the finger print required?

    1. The day they post your app and schedule the exams is the day they order the print docs to be mailed to you. Check your mail next week. Yes, prints are required.

  12. Hello
    My application was on delay for background check
    It then said application background unit DOJ
    Now it says under review
    Have any idea what come next or what that could mean

    1. Hello Jason,

      If you have a record, they could be reviewing that. Generally speaking, they’ll ask you to complete a disclosure form outlining the circumstances of the conviction and the steps you’ve taken for rehab. You can call the CSLB CBU at 916-255-1007 and ask them for an update.

  13. I have a license with a qualifier. Company has been running since 2016. Wanted to branch out on my own while on the active license of the qualifier but got flagged for review. I called and it wasn’t a double name thing. What can ot be?

  14. My application was sent back requesting “Need specific B trade duties.”

    I sent returned it with additional information and the site has updated my status to say “D/O not issued BB #60591.” On the same day, the a second status update says “Block issue until problem resolved.”

    I didn’t receive any further notice about what needs resolving, no emails/mail. Any idea what these updates mean?

  15. If I already obtained a license for my business but am an owner of another business too, can I apply for a license for that company as well? And what are the requirements? Exam?

    1. It depends on what the prior comments say. If the app was sent to a deputy for experience review, then it’s being returned to the tech for further processing. That could include requesting more documents, posting the app and scheduling a test date, or telling you they’ve granted no experience credit and you can withdraw or find another qualifier.

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