Contractor Licensing FAQs

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

Multi-State General, Changing LLC State, Business Name Change and Electrical Conduits

Who’s on first? As an expert I can tell you it depends on which states your working in. Another contractor’s business is also ‘moving’ on. An ‘explosive’ inquiry, and for another contractor ‘time’ is of the essence. No matter where or when I can help… Q:  We need to apply for a General Contractor’s License in CA…

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RME/ Sole Owner Reactivation, LLC Licenses and Multi-State Licensing

Keeping your paperwork up to date is important for contractors, and especially in the ‘right’ order! A couple of inquiries concerned with Limited Liability Companies get multiple answers, and for another it’s all about ‘lead time’… Q: We are currently licensed in CA, NV, and AZ.  Our corporation recently converted to a Texas LLC, and we need…

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Leveling The Playing Field or CSLB Enforcement and New Business Names

This will ‘STING’ for some and be a honey of a good deal for others. Everyone benefits from these efforts to protect consumers and level the playing field for our licensed contractors. In another question from the field, the names have been changed to protect the innocent… Q:  You helped us obtain the attached corporate license.  If…

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Renting Licenses, Qualifier Suspensions and Corporate to LLC Number Transfers

If it seems like the ‘easy’ way, it most likely is also the wrong way, especially in contractor rules and regulations. There are reasons things are done the ‘right’ way. A ‘suspenseful’ inquiry is less dramatic with an expert solution and I find a way to keep some ‘history’ in the family… Q:  I have an opportunity…

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Corp to LLC Number Transfer, Borrowing a NV License and Qualifier Suspension

If it seems like the ‘easy’ way, it most likely is also the wrong way, especially in contractor rules and regulations. There are reasons things are done the ‘right’ way. A ‘suspenseful’ inquiry is less dramatic with an expert solution and I find a way to keep some ‘history’ in the family… Q:  I have an opportunity…

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Grout and Tile Cleaning, Siding and Decking Limits and License Exam Issues

Take a deep breath, there is no reason to panic when you get expert assistance. As another contractor also discovers it’s best to check before getting in too ‘deep’, and I help another inquiry by ‘filling in the blanks’ about licensing… Q:  I just received a letter from the CSLB stating that my pending application is going…

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HVAC & General Building, Qualifier Transfers, Expired Inactive Licenses, Online Renewals and More Covid Info

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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