Contractors State License Board

Category: State government office in Sacramento, California

Address: 9821 Business Park Dr, Sacramento, CA 95827, USA

Phone: +18003212752

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8AM–5PM

Tuesday: 8AM–5PM

Wednesday: 8AM–5PM

Thursday: 8AM–5PM

Friday: 8AM–5PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Regina Pittarelli-wilson

Jul 28, 2022

We need a list of bad contractors so we don't get ripped off. We're paying high property taxes so maintaining our properties is lucrative for the State. We need better service for our dollars. it takes months to get a contractor investigated. By the time they get to them, it's too late! With so many retirees, can't the State hire volunteers with to do some of the work?

Tamim Shokran

Jul 5, 2022

0.0 star doesn’t have customer service take long time waste of time and money

Bernard Leite

Jun 27, 2022

This place is a complete joke. I’ve submitted all docs and fees 3 times in the past 5 months to get my pocket card and they keep on denying my applications. This is beyond frustrating and a perfect representation of how inefficient, outdated and corrupted anything that comes from this CA government really is. From the lazy and incompetent employees to an aspiring dictator. Simply awful.

Vahe Haroutunian

Jun 21, 2022

Don’t know why you place so many low stars here! This is the only one! There’s no other to determine… Trying looking for another one with more stars

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Questions & Answers

How can I submit my new bond to CSLB?

Maggie Maple | Sep 11, 2020
Bruce Ventura | Sep 11, 2020

Your bonding company would need to do it for you.

How do I report an unlicensed contractor?

Michael Duncan | Sep 12, 2018
Arch theArch | Sep 12, 2018

Why would you tho? Work is work. Triggered much?

For a job of 41,000.00 how much should the down payment be

Rick Jimenez | Sep 12, 2018
Statewide Constuction & Remodels | Sep 12, 2019

10% or $1000 whichever is less

how do i find my license #

Joshua Hernandez | Jun 13, 2022
Carlos Ortega | Jun 13, 2022

Go to online services. And type your business name.

How can I reactivate an inactive license

Dean Doris Brown | Feb 13, 2022
Adrian Puaga | Feb 13, 2022

Contact the renewals department renewals@ cslb.ca.gov or you can call them at 916-255-4644

I have a concrete driveway replacement. The contractor is asking for a partial payment upfront. I have checked his license and he is valid. How much of a down payment should I make on a $10,000 project?

Diane Galin | Oct 16, 2021
rere arisman | Oct 16, 2021

No more than 10% or $1,000. Whichever is less.

My General Contractors License is due to expirer 09/30/2021 What is the renewal process. Will I be notified by the License Board

Roy Richard Isais | Sep 11, 2021
Adrian Puaga | Sep 11, 2021

Go online to cslb.ca.gov and click on renew

2021 ..im a roofing contractor can't get tags for dump truck.what to do..?

Jonathan R | Sep 11, 2021
Chris Etheridge | Sep 11, 2021

Contact the license board

where do I check a roofers CA license

carol singer | Sep 11, 2020
Jed Shuster | Sep 11, 2020

Their website (CSLB) has a section to search for contractor's license and if they're valid. https://www.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/CheckLicense.aspx

How do I get the tree cutting license?

ulises robles | Sep 11, 2020
License Guru | Sep 11, 2020

You need to have at least 48 months of experience in the D49 trade. Apply for the license and take the law/business exam. Get fingerprinted and purchase a license bond.

My name is Tomas Duran Back until 1996,I held a C15 CSL, I let It expired. After 25 years, I wonder if I can renew/reactivate that contractor's license. How do I renew an expired license?

Tom Duran | Sep 11, 2020
License Guru | Sep 11, 2020

Actually, if it was a sole owner license, you can submit an application for original license, take the exams, and request to have the old license number reissued.

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Can Cotractor sign for other person to get license?

Johnzeb Khan | Sep 11, 2020
Lori Miller | Sep 11, 2020

Only if the person is verifying the others experience.

How do I re-new an expired license?

Danny Johnson | Sep 11, 2020
Tina Witcher | Sep 11, 2020

Go to to board and have them look it up to see if it is still renewable.

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how can i find out if I took the trades exam for my b license.

Tommy Groves | Sep 11, 2020
License Guru | Sep 11, 2020

You can do a license search on the cslb website. If you took the test but the class was never added to a license, then you would need to call the cslb. I have a number.

I got a contractor license years ago and it was transferred to the company name. If I retire, does someone else from the company have to take the test or is the license still good even though I retired?

Layne Bowen | Sep 11, 2020
License Guru | Sep 11, 2020

If you are the qualifier on the license and retire/disassociate from the license, someone will have to replace you as the qualifier. They'd have 90 days to do that.

My contractor license was converted to the company names a few years ago. The company has been sold and I need to set it up for the new company. Is the fee the same for a corporation as a company owned by and individual?

Layne Bowen | Sep 11, 2020
License Guru | Sep 11, 2020

Yes. The new license will be $530 plus a new bond.

I am the qualifier of an LLC. If I retire/resign how long does the LLC have to get a new qualifier?

Gary Stinebaugh | Sep 11, 2020
Tina Witcher | Sep 11, 2020

They have 90 days to replace

Is this the right place to call and check on your nursing license

Tiffany Dave | Sep 11, 2020
Adrian Puaga | Sep 11, 2020

No that's the board of registered nurses

How do I file a complaint and action against a general contractor?

Tim Willits | Sep 12, 2019
Lori Miller | Sep 12, 2019

Go to www.cslb.ca.gov and find the "Complaint" form. You can file it electronically or print and send it in.

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How do I file a complaint

Barbara Renshaw | Sep 12, 2019
Stephen Severon | Sep 12, 2019

(800) 321-CSLB (2752) - Dial 1, 2, then 9 to reach a live agent.

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Can I close that license and reapply with the current partner and add additional general parameters without having to wait a year?

Matthew Thompson | Sep 12, 2019
D Donofrio | Sep 12, 2019

No you cannot. You cannot change the structure of the Partnership after it's issued.

how much is to active my contractors license class b

Sue Taylor | Sep 12, 2019
Fungai Edinboro | Sep 12, 2019

I don't know but I work literally across the street and can find out for you in a few days

If a paint contractor states he has no employees...that it's just he and his two sons doing the work. Does that mean that he's not required to carry workmans comp on his sons?

Robin Lancaster | Sep 12, 2019
Chris Burgin | Sep 12, 2019

This all depends. If his sons are also part owners of the company, and they have no other employees, then he may not be required to carry workers compensation insurance. You would still want to verify he has general liability insurance, which would cover damage to your property. I hate the CSLB, but the person who answered you has to idea what they are talking about.

residential home inspection needs a licence thru CSLB?

Efren Lunar | Sep 12, 2018
License Guru | Sep 11, 2020

No

Can I take the test in a different language other than English?

Arch theArch | Sep 12, 2018
Mk Kr | Sep 12, 2019

All tests are in English, but you can take a test with a translator.

Do I need a license to be a handyman

Peter Gammond | Sep 12, 2018
Sheila Schiffman | Sep 12, 2018

Any job over $500 requires a license.

What are requirements for obtaining a contractors license

Steve Lopez | Sep 12, 2018
Sheila Schiffman | Sep 12, 2018

Many - depending on the type of license you want. Go online for more detail.

how long is a contractor labile for his work after the work is complete?

Julie Cosgrove | Sep 12, 2018
Sheila Schiffman | Sep 12, 2018

I believe 4 years if in a written contract, 2 years otherwise. But it probably also depends on the type of work

Does the State of California require a contractor to have their license number on their business cards?

Kathleen Smith | Sep 12, 2018
Sheila Schiffman | Sep 12, 2018

Yes.

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