The CSLB will be raising fees on July 1, 2017. Get ready to dig a little deeper into your wallet.
It’s been a long time since the Contractors State License Board has raised their fees, but here they come.
Click here to view the fee increase chart in a PDF.
| Application and Licensing Fees | June 30, 2017 or before | July 01, 2017 or after |
|---|---|---|
| Original Application (exam or waiver for one classification) | $300 | $330 |
| Initial License Fee | $180 | $200 |
| Additional Classification (for existing license) | $75 | $150 |
| Additional Classification (each) (with waiver or joint venture application for original license) | $75 | $75 |
| Re-Examination | $60 | $60 |
| Add New Personnel (for existing corporation or LLC) | $0 | $100 |
| Replacing the Qualifier | $75 | $150 |
| License Reactivation Application | $360 | $400 |
| Joint Venture Application total fee for one classification (Application fee plus initial license fee) | $480 | $530 |
| Home Improvement Salesperson Registration Application | $75 | $83 |
| Asbestos Certification Application | $75 | $83 |
| Hazardous Substance Removal Certification Application | $75 | $83 |
| Fingerprinting Fees—Paid to Live Scan Operator Dept. of Justice Processing Fee Federal Bureau of Investigation Processing Fee | $32 $17 | $32 $17 |
| Live Scan “Rolling Fees” Each Live Scan site sets its own fee—CSLB does not set the price. Rolling fees are available on DOJ listing of Live Scan sites | Varies | Varies |
Please Note:
The required fee amount to renew your license is based upon the license expiration date.
If your license expires after June 30, 2017, you must pay the increased renewal fee amount, even if you make your payment before June 30, 2017.
The correct amount due appears on the renewal notice you received from CSLB.
| License and Registration Renewal Fees | Licenses that expire June 30, 2017 or before | Licenses that expire July 01, 2017 or after |
|---|---|---|
| Active Timely Renewal (Postmarked or received at CSLB [for hand deliveries] on or before the expiration date) | $360 | $400 |
| Active Delinquent Renewal (Postmarked or received at CSLB [for hand deliveries] after the expiration date) (Renewal fee plus penalty) | $540 | $600 |
| Inactive Timely Renewal (Postmarked or received at CSLB [for hand deliveries] on or before the expiration date) | $180 | $200 |
| Inactive Delinquent Renewal (Postmarked or received at CSLB [for hand deliveries] after the expiration date) (Renewal fee plus penalty) | $270 | $300 |
| Home Improvement Salesperson Timely Renewal | $75 | $83 |
| Home Improvement Salesperson Delinquent Renewal (Renewal fee plus penalty) | $100 | $124.50 |
| Miscellaneous Fees | June 30, 2017 or before | July 01, 2017 or after |
|---|---|---|
| Duplicate/Replacement Pocket/Wall Certificates | $11 each | $12 each |
| Certified License History for licensed or unlicensed contractor, per name researched | $67 | $67 |
| Certified License History for registered or unregistered Home Improvement Salesperson, per name researched | $67 | $67 |
| General Status Letter | $8 | $8 |
| Bond Status Letter | $8 | $8 |
| Copies of Public Documents | $0.10 per page | $0.10 per page |
| Certified Copies of Public Documents | $2 plus $0.10 per page | $2 plus $0.10 per page |
I am a licensed california general contractor looking to start a new construction maintenance company! Does anyone know if i can use the same LIC # for both companys