CSLB Study Guides & Exam Prep Resources: Ace Your Law & Business and Trade Exams Last updated: August 31st, 2026 Preparing for the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) exams can feel like a daunting task. Whether you’re preparing for the Law and Business examination, a classification-specific Trade examination, or both, having the right study materials […]
As a contractor in California, understanding the nuances between a general and specialty contractor license is crucial. Navigating these licensing options effectively can open doors to more opportunities and ensure compliance with state regulations. Understanding the Basics of Contractor Licensing in California In California, contractors are required to hold a valid license to undertake construction […]
California C10 License Requirements: Complete Guide Last updated: August 31st, 2026 If you’re planning to work as an electrical contractor in California, securing a C-10 license is essential when your work falls within California’s contractor licensing requirements. This license allows contractors to legally bid on and perform electrical work within the C-10 classification, including installing, […]
If you’re planning to become a licensed painting contractor in California, one of the key steps is passing the C33 license exam. This trade exam, administered by the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB), tests your knowledge and readiness to operate legally and professionally in the painting and decorating industry. At Contractors License Guru, we […]
How to Get a Contractor’s License in California: Everything You Need to Know If you’ve been working in construction or a skilled trade and are ready to take the next step, obtaining a California contractor license can allow you to legally contract for larger projects, operate your own construction business, and expand the type of […]
PSI Exams for California Contractors: Scheduling, Preparation & Test Day Last updated: August 28th, 2026 PSI Exams play an important role in the California contractor licensing process. The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) develops and maintains its licensing examinations, while PSI administers the exams at computer-based testing centers. If your CSLB application requires an examination, […]
As of 1/1/2025, all examination fees must be paid directly to PSI and will no longer be processed by the Contractors State License Board. Please note that candidates must wait 21 calendar days after a failed examination attempt before scheduling a re-examination. Candidates scheduling their examination(s) before January 1, 2025 must pay through CSLB. Once […]
CSLB Exam Testing Strategies: How to Approach Test Day Last updated: August 31st, 2026 Knowing the material is the most important part of passing your California contractor licensing exam, but having a good test-taking strategy can help you use that knowledge more effectively. CSLB contractor exams are currently administered by PSI as computer-based, multiple-choice examinations. […]
PSI Exams for California Contractors: What You Need to Know Last updated: August 31st, 2026 If you’re applying for a California contractor license and CSLB requires you to take an examination, you’ll eventually be referred to PSI, the company that currently administers California contractor licensing exams. But there’s an important distinction: CSLB creates and maintains […]
Workers’ Compensation Classification Codes Now Required on CSLB License Renewals The Contractors State License Board is sharing additional details about a new law that changes how contractors with workers’ compensation insurance renew their licenses. As of July 1, 2024, Business and Professions Code section 7125.6 requires that any contractor who has a certificate of workers’ compensation insurance […]
