In California, any business that wants to engage in construction must have a license from the Contractors State License Board (CSLB). This license is necessary for any business that wants to provide services like plumbing installation, painting, electrical, and other construction work. There are different types of licenses that businesses can apply for, depending on […]
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Comp Insurance Now Required for 4 More Licenses
Sacramento, CA – The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) wants to inform active licensees that workers’ compensation insurance will be required for license classifications C-8 (Concrete), C-20 (Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning), C-22 (Asbestos Abatement), and D-49 (Tree Service) starting January 1, 2023, regardless of whether they have employees. The new requirement is the result […]
As of 1/1/2023, Surety Bonds will increase to $25k. CSLB Reminds Licensees of Contractor’s Bond Increase to $25,000 Sacramento, CA – The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) is reminding all licensees that the contractor’s bond amount is increasing to $25,000 on January 1, 2023. CSLB first publicized this increase in December 2021. The increase is the […]
Vacation
Just a note to everyone, I’ll be on vacation from 9/10 to 9/18. I’ll see you on the other side!!
Office Closed 8/19/22
Just a heads up… our office will be closed on Friday 8/19/22. We will not be answering calls or returning emails on that day. We’ll be back in the office on the 22nd and will be happy to help you then. Thank you!
How to Get a B General Building Contractors License in California?
Contractors License Guru is determined to provide professionals with the Contractors License. If you want to expand your skill set, acquire a wealth of knowledge or renew your knowledge, the Contractors License Guru will get you squared away! The License Guru is a CSLB (California State Licensing Board) seasoned expert and aims to help you […]
A Complete Guide to California’s CSLB License Classifications
If you are going to work as a contractor in California, you need to have a license from the Contractors State License Board (CSLB). The CSLB is the agency that regulates the contracting industry in California and issues licenses to contractors. To ensure that your projects are completed correctly and legally in the state of […]
CSLB Expands Contractor Tests
CSLB to Expand Testing Services for Licensed Contractor Examinations The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) will transfer the administration of its license examinations to PSI Exams Inc beginning in July 2022. CSLB will continue to develop the license examinations internally. Moving test administration to PSI will benefit test takers by expanding the number of […]
Price Increase
It saddens me to announce that I must increase my prices for all exam preparation materials. 🙁 Because of the skyrocketing inflation we are all experiencing under the current administration, production costs, shipping costs, and the cost of materials are all going through the roof, therefore, a price increase will go into effect on […]
Next Insurance
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Resources for the New Contractor
Below is a great list of resources for the new contractor just starting out. When you need general consumer information. The toll-free line is staffed Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 800-952-5210. Automated services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Consumer Information Center www.dca.ca.gov Provides local […]
CSLB College Credits
I’m often asked how much experience credit the CSLB will give for a college degree. Well, that depends on what the degree is for. Is it a AA or AS degree, is it a BA or BS degree? Is it a MBA? Is it a law degree? This is the currenct CSLB college credits […]
New CSLB Contracting Laws
A new year is upon us which means New CSLB Contracting Laws are here as well. AB 569 (Grayson) This bill increases from $5,000 to $8,000 the maximum administrative civil penalty CSLB can assess against a licensed contractor for most violations, and from $15,000 to $30,000 for the most serious violations relating to unlicensed […]
December Sale!
Save 15% off every exam prep kit and application service offered by the License Guru! Now is the time to save. Next year CSLB fees, exam preparation study kits, and application service fees will be going up. I didn’t want to raise my fees, but the current administration is driving inflation across the […]
New CSLB Electrical C-10 Exam Preparation Course
We are happy to announce the release of our new CSLB Electrical C-10 exam preparation course! This up-to-date course includes: A new layout Updated color graphics Expanded and Updated code sections New Photovoltaic section Updated review questoins New DVC/CD and Video/Audio Streaming Lectures The new practice tests feature a new layout and updated […]
Massive CSLB Rate Increases Coming
There will be massive CSLB rate increases coming on January 1, 2022! Historicaly speaking, CSLB rate increases are comparatively small, but covid appears to have changed that. The CSLB lost a lot of money in 2020 and 2021, so they’re going to up the ante for almost every category of application. Hold on to something, […]
CSLB Fee Hike 2022: Key Facts
I heard a rumor that the CSLB will be significantly raising all fees on 1/1/22. From what I was told, the HIS registration application fee (for example) is going from $83 to $250! That’s a massive increase! Other types of application fees may also see that massive increase as well. I’ll keep you posted as […]
License Continuance
Do you need to apply for a license continuance with the Contractors State License Board in California? There are times when a license continuance is needed, especially when a licensee of a sole ownership license has passed away. The spouse or immediate family member can request the license continuance to keep the business in operation […]
