CSLB Veterans Application Assistance Program: What to Know
Last updated: August 28th, 2026
CSLB Veterans Application Assistance Program: What to Know
If you’re a veteran applying for a California contractor license, the CSLB Veterans Application Assistance Program may help streamline the process. Veteran applicants should submit documentation such as a DD-214 or a California driver’s license with a Veteran endorsement. If you plan to use military experience toward licensure, military transcripts may also be required.
CSLB offers a Veterans Application Assistance Program for those who are transitioning from military service to civilian employment. In many cases, veterans possess transferable skills that may help meet minimum experience and training requirements for state contractor licensure.
The program offers priority services to veteran applicants by evaluating transferable military experience and training, as well as education.
CSLB assists veterans by providing:
Program technicians specially trained to evaluate transferable military training and experience from all branches of the military that may meet minimum licensure requirements
Automatic priority application processing
Evaluation of college transcripts to help verify acceptable educational credit in addition to military experience and training
Direct telephone and email contact with CSLB staff
