New CSLB Electrical C-10 Exam Preparation Course

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

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

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

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 […]
CSLB Application: Page 1 Guide

Section 1 The first question you must answer is, what is my business name? The second question is, which relates to the first question, what type of business entity will I be? Let’s take the first question. A business name can be your personal name or a fictitious business name (FBN), also referred to as […]
CSLB Criminal Conviction Rules

Do you have a recent conviction and want to know how the CSLB criminal conviction rules affect you? The CSLB states: “Applicants with criminal convictions are not automatically denied licensure, as each application is reviewed individually based on the applicable sections of law. When reviewing criminal convictions, CSLB considers factors such as the nature and […]
Battery Energy Storage System Workshop

Information below about the CSLB’s upcoming Battery Energy Storage System Workshop. Also provided below are some Q&A’s about who can and cannot perform work involving BESS. CSLB will hold an online battery energy storage system (BESS) workshop on Friday, September 17, 2021, from 3 to 4 p.m., to address application or scope of work/classification questions. […]
Fingerprint Status

Did you know that you can check your contractors license fingerprint status online? The California Attorney General’s office has created a website were you can find out where your fingerprints are in the process. Click here to get an update on your print progress.
Contractors License: Update info

Are you adding or updating personnel to your CA contractors license? Have the officers, managers, or members of your corporation or LLC changed? If yes, you need to update the Contractors State License Board immediately. All too often do I come across applications* that need to be signed by a current officer listed on a […]