Resources for the New Contractor

Starting a construction business

Below is a great list of resources for the new contractor just starting out.   When you need general consumer information. The toll-free line is staffed Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 800-952-5210. Automated services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Consumer Information Center www.dca.ca.gov Provides local […]

CSLB College Credits

CSLB College Credits

I’m often asked how much experience credit the CSLB will give for a college degree.   Well, that depends on what the degree is for. Is it a AA or AS degree, is it a BA or BS degree? Is it a MBA? Is it a law degree? This is the currenct CSLB college credits […]

New CSLB Contracting Laws

New CSLB Contracting Laws 2022

A new year is upon us which means New CSLB Contracting Laws are here as well.   AB 569 (Grayson) This bill increases from $5,000 to $8,000 the maximum administrative civil penalty CSLB can assess against a licensed contractor for most violations, and from $15,000 to $30,000 for the most serious violations relating to unlicensed […]

December Sale!

License Guru December Sale 15% Off

Save 15% off every exam prep kit and application service offered by the License Guru!   Now is the time to save.  Next year CSLB fees, exam preparation study kits, and application service fees will be going up.   I didn’t want to raise my fees, but the current administration is driving inflation across the […]

Real Estate Exam Prep Sale

Real Estate Exam Prep Veterans Day Sale

Real Estate Exam Prep Sale going on today and tomorrow! Save 35% on all Exam Prep, Pre-Licensing, Post-Licensing, and Continuing Education on Wednesday, November 10th & Thursday, November 11th by visiting, realestatelicenseguru.theceshop.com and use the promo code VETERAN to save 35% on your online real estate courses.

New CSLB Electrical C-10 Exam Preparation Course

C10 CSLB Electrical Contractor

We are happy to announce the release of our new CSLB Electrical C-10 exam preparation course!   This up-to-date course includes:   A new layout Updated color graphics Expanded and Updated code sections New Photovoltaic section Updated review questoins New DVC/CD and Video/Audio Streaming Lectures The new practice tests feature a new layout and updated […]

Massive CSLB Rate Increases Coming

Massive CSLB Rate Increase Coming on January 1 2022

There will be massive CSLB rate increases coming on January 1, 2022! Historicaly speaking, CSLB rate increases are comparatively small, but covid appears to have changed that.  The CSLB lost a lot of money in 2020 and 2021, so they’re going to up the ante for almost every category of application.  Hold on to something, […]

CSLB Fee Hike 2022: Key Facts

I heard a rumor that the CSLB will be significantly raising all fees on 1/1/22. From what I was told, the HIS registration application fee (for example) is going from $83 to $250!  That’s a massive increase!  Other types of application fees may also see that massive increase as well. I’ll keep you posted as […]

License Continuance

CSLB License Continuance

Do you need to apply for a license continuance with the Contractors State License Board in California? There are times when a license continuance is needed, especially when a licensee of a sole ownership license has passed away.  The spouse or immediate family member can request the license continuance to keep the business in operation […]

CSLB Application: Page 2-4 Guide

How to fill out the CSLB License Application Section 4

Section 4 On this page will be listed any officers, managers/members, partners, or limited partners that are not acting as the license qualifier that is listed in Section 3 on page 1 of the application. As I mentioned in my Page 1 outline, all officers or managers/members who are listed on the corporation or LLC […]

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