Contractor Licensing FAQs

The Capitol Connection is our weekly Q & A column for contractors that focuses on topics pertaining to contractor's licensing.

Missing Fingerprints, Bonds, Insurance, Qualifying More Than One License and Expedites

Submitting fingerprints is out of the CSLB’s ‘hands’ as I share with our first contractor. A quick answer that offers ‘slow’ or go as options. While it can work in getting a restaurant table faster, paying more isn’t going to ‘speed’ your license paperwork up…yet! … Q:  Is there a way to have fingerprints re-done if the CSLB is…

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RME & Inactive License, Online Renewal, Qualifying Transfer and “B” Rule

Some discoveries are not treasure! While paperwork is the foundation of the contracting business, sometimes discovery is progress as a new online opportunity is now available. However, an expert is still best bet in doing it right quickly… Q:  We just discovered that our Company’s RME let his Inactive license expire in March of 2019.  Can you assist…

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Window Coverings, Low Voltage and Closing A Corporate License

I will ‘test’ the shock value of adding low voltage curtains! Another contractor helps us learn it’s easier to get into business than it may be to get out and answer to questions about changes, delays and restrictions under Covid-19 rules… Q:  Our company currently has a “C-7” (Low Voltage) Contractor’s License in California.  I am a Window…

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Covid-19 Pandemic Issues

What’s on everyone’s mind right now? The CSLB’s latest update regarding the COVID-19 virus! The Board release says, “the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) remains committed to supporting our licensees, license applicants, and consumers. We’re working hard to remain accessible while continuing to provide our essential services. Thank you for your patience as we reinvent our workplace…  All…

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Unexpected Expiration, Reciprocal States & HIS Experience Requirement

A contractor needs to be sure. Our first question is all about unsure! I will also answer ‘HIS’ questions, suggest another expert might also weigh-in and wrap with a positive note on an ‘expiration’ date… Q:  I was reading the Nevada’s Contractor licensing website and I see that they reciprocate with California. Does the license holder have…

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Contractor License Law Update 2020

License law may be printed black and white in the rule books, but it lives and evolves with every day and that’s why it is a never-ending learning curve for contractors. It’s what makes my years of daily practice working with them an expert opinion you can count on when you need it as contractors have…

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