Contractor Licensing FAQs

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

Disciplinary Bond, Previous Revocation and NV Corporate Owner List

A ‘civil’ answer on discipline! Another contractor seeks out expert assistance to avoid any possible mistakes in applying for his California number. Finally, an interesting question from a Nevada contractor who can’t quite ‘put a finger’ on the answer… Q:  My company’s license was suspended due to a civil judgement.  The CSLB informed me that we…

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Generic Business Names, General Building Rule and Solar in CA

‘Services’ is what we provide from our offices in the CA capital, although that same word can become a ‘disservice’ when included in a contractor’s business name. I am ‘floored’ by your compliments and appreciate the question! Finally, a solution for a contractor spanning the country ‘coast to coast’… Q:  We have a pending application with…

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HIS Registration, NV City, State & Contractor Licensing and CA Low Voltage Waiver

First, an answer for ‘HIS’ question on call. Next, a NV contractor is finding a ‘marathon’ course in seeking his application approval before I help ‘line up’ the hurdles to overcome.  Finally, an electrical contractor discovers he’s already ‘wired in’ to a new class… Q:  I was wondering if you are able help with HIS (Home…

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Waiver of the Trade Exam, ‘DBA’ & LLC in Business Names and Corporate Surrender

A contractor wants to ‘add’ a concrete change to his business plan. But the numbers won’t compute! To ‘dba’ or not ‘dba’, that is the question. Another important lesson for any contractors who decide to ‘surrender’ the corporation without discovering ‘loose ends’ after walking away… Q:  I currently have a Sole Proprietor General Building (“B”) license…

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