Whats New in California Contractors Licensing? Well, there doesn’t appear to be much new happening in the world of California contractors licensing. I haven’t heard from anyone new about their license application struggles. Could everything be going smoothly at the CSLB? I highly doubt that. They haven’t been able to get their act together over […]
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Email from a License Guru Blog Reader
Below is an email from a License Guru Blog reader describing her CSLB experience review nightmare. “I have been following the license guru blog for about 7 months now which is just 3 months short of the full year my husband has been getting the run around from the investigator assigned to his file. On […]
CSLB Streamlines License Experience Review Process
Industry Bulletin released today: CSLB Streamlines License Experience Review Process “SACRAMENTO — The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) is the government agency that oversees California’s construction industry and protects consumers by ensuring that license applicants have the minimum qualifications required by law. An important part of this process is verifying and investigating the experience claimed by an applicant. […]
CalOSHA Targets Construction Sites for Inspections
CSLB Industry Bulletin Following a series of fatal accidents involving construction workers, CSLB is passing along an announcement from the California Department of Industrial Relations about upcoming inspections of construction sites in the San Francisco Bay Area. CSLB likewise encourages rigorous training programs and on-site safety measures to protect construction workers from danger. Cal/OSHA Targets […]
Having trouble with the CSLB?
Are you having trouble with the CSLB? Join the fight by contacting your State Assembly Member’s office or your State Senator’s office. I have been suggesting to applicants that they get their State Representative involved for some time now and within the last few weeks I have heard from several people who have done just […]
CSLB Investigation Opinion
I received an email via my contact form on my website. I don’t know what prompted this person to send me this, other than to give their opinion about the CSLB investigators. Here’s their comment, untouched and not modified. “with and in fact most likely shoved into someone elses pile of folders. Make sure to […]
CSLB Fun Facts
CSLB Fun Facts can be very entertaining, it not a treasure trove of deceit. Here is a Q&A in the CSLB Licensing section of their website that I find very entertaining. I’ll give my thoughts on the other side of each Q&A. Q. I have been a property manager for four (4) years at an […]
Revised License Exam Study Materials
We now offer newly revised license exam study materials for the following CSLB trade classifications: C-27 Landscaping C-38 Refrigeration C-43 Sheet Metal C-55 Water Conditioning But wait… there’s more! These trades are also newly updated: C-6 Cabinetry & Millwork C-17 Windows & Glazing C-31 Construction Zone Traffic Control C-35 Lathe and Plaster C-50 Reinforcing Steel […]
Contractors State License Board Exams Part 2
Continuing the conversation with Betsy Figueira regarding Contractors State License Board Exams Part 2. Phil, I have submitted an IT request to correct the website statement regarding exam waivers – Within the last five years, you have passed both the Law and Business Examination and the trade examination in the same classification for which you […]
CSLB Applications must be notarized
I was told today that CSLB applications must be notarized if you are applying from out-of-state. Or at least the work experience form must be notarized. The reason given: it’s the only way they can verify signatures of out-of-state applicants and/or certifiers. This would suggest that they verify ALL signatures, wouldn’t it? And how would they […]
Contractors State License Board Exams
Email exchange I had with Betsy Figueira on 3/28/2014 regarding the Contractors State License Board exams. Basically, I wanted to know how and why the CSLB is allowing applicants to take the CSLB exams when they are sending the applications to the investigation unit. The conversation went as follows: Update at the bottom. 4/4/14 License […]
Apply for a Contractors License CSLB Waiver
Are you required to take the contractors license examination? Or can you apply for a contractors license CSLB waiver? Below are the guidelines regarding the contractors license examination waiver process. If you do not currently or have not previously served as a qualifying individual for the same classification being applied for, or within the past […]
Contractors Exam Prep Kits Slashing Prices
The Contractors License Guru is slashing prices on our California Contractors exam prep materials to all time lows. At these prices, I’m practically selling them at cost. All of my kits are now less than $300… and that’s including tax and UPS ground shipping! We will also offer a FREE contractors license application review with […]
Get it in Writing
Get it in Writing How many of you have been called by the CSLB or were able to speak to a “classification deputy” or application technician and were told (over the phone) that you needed to provide certain information or documentation? Get it in Writing If you were told to provide information or documentation (over […]
CSLB Waiver Application
Q. Under what law or regulation does the CSLB have the authority to state the last line of the third bullet point? A. None! Under what circumstances am I not required to take the examination? You are not required to take the examination if the qualifying individual meets one of the following requirements: You are […]
CSLB Application Denials and the Appeals Process
Let’s take a minute to discuss CSLB Application Denials and the Appeals Process. It’s a boring subject I know, but it’s good information to have if you find yourself stuck in the AIU vortex. If your application is denied by the Application Investigation Unit, Section 485 kicks in. § 485. Procedure upon denial Upon denial […]
CSLB AIU Vortex
The CSLB AIU Vortex continues to spin. And it’s not a pretty sight! I received an email from one of my readers today and wanted to share it with you. Our conversation went as follows. My fiancé has been undergoing the investigation process with the AIU and it’s looking as though they are going to […]
Contractors License Schools
I thought I’d take a moment to discuss Contractors license schools. Any internet search of the phrase “contractors license schools” will bring up dozens of businesses that offer to help you pass your State contractors license exams. What you’ll find at some of the so-called schools is that they offer a “2-day crash course.” At […]
