Contractor Licensing FAQs

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

“C-61”, License Borrowing and Generals

Whether by fortunate economy or unfortunate disaster contractors are in demand everywhere in CA. So now is the time to ‘build’ on your license and experience or get your contractor license.  Capitol Services has assisted contractor licensing for more than 30 years so as we are about to begin another new year, adding opportunity or becoming licensed…

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Joint Ventures, Qualifier Change and Disaster HAZ Requirements

Yes, we did, so no you don’t! Our second answer is here today but gone tomorrow. I ‘hazard’ another for contractors who may help restore or rebuild after disaster strikes, and our last one a real corporate road ‘trip’… Q:  Your company recently assisted us with obtaining a Joint Venture (JV) license in California.  Are we required by…

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Experience Credit and Illegal Unlicensed Contracting in Disaster Areas

As we learn from our first contractor experience does have an expiration date. Disaster however knows no calendar, cares nothing about its victims and often opens doors to unscrupulous criminals who would victimize those already damaged by tragedy as they seek to recover and rebuild… Q:  I worked for a Construction company many years ago and I’m…

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Family Transfer, LLC Officers, “C-10” Roofers and Nevada to CA Electrical

Q:  My Dad currently is the Responsible Managing Officer (RMO) on our Contractor’s license.  I want to get my own license just have in case anything were to happen to Dad.  If I were to apply towards the end of the year, when can I expect to test?  Does the CSLB schedule it and are there certain dates? A:  The CSLB…

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Foreign Company Licensing, Qualifier Disassociation and Qualifier Rules

When you are bi-national and cross country you also may need expert assistance! Another out-of-state question from a contractor gets a ‘qualified’ answer ahead of one for a “C-17”. The last one is ‘mistaken’ in more ways than one… Q:  We are a Canadian firm, but our US based company is in Florida.  We have a Contractor’s license in…

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