Listed on License Waiver

Have you been listed on a license for at least five years that has been active and in good standing for the last seven years? If that answer is yes, then you could be eligible for a listed on license waiver. For those who weren’t able to qualify to become the RMO on […]
How to Get a B General Building Contractors License in California?

Contractors License Guru is determined to provide professionals with the Contractors License. If you want to expand your skill set, acquire a wealth of knowledge or renew your knowledge, the Contractors License Guru will get you squared away! The License Guru is a CSLB (California State Licensing Board) seasoned expert and aims to help you […]
A Complete Guide to California’s CSLB License Classifications

If you are going to work as a contractor in California, you need to have a license from the Contractors State License Board (CSLB). The CSLB is the agency that regulates the contracting industry in California and issues licenses to contractors. To ensure that your projects are completed correctly and legally in the state of […]
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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 […]
B-2 Remodeling License Exam Prep

The New B-2 Residential Remodeling Contractors License Exam Prep Course has just been released! Click here to purchase this new exam course! If you’d like to apply for the B-2 classification, click here for my Application Preparation Services.
How long does it take to get a contractors license in California?

As my father used to say… how long is a piece of string? The processing times at the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) vary greatly. It depends on the type of application, document, or form you’re submitting. Review my CSLB Backlog post regarding processing stats as of September 2020. Different applications are processed by different […]
CSLB Contractors Exam Study Materials

Have you been scheduled for your California contractors license test and you need CSLB exam study materials? The License Guru offers the most up-to-date, highest quality exam study materials available in the industry…and at the Lowest Price! Are there areas of your trade that you’re not that familiar with? Our kits will help you in […]
General Building Experience
General Building Experience Are you having trouble with your general building experience outline (or any trade outline)? Has the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) rejected your B general building application because your outline was not formatted properly? An improperly formatted general building experience outline is a very common issue, and probably the number one reason […]
Who should certify your CSLB experience

So who should certify your CSLB experience and who shouldn’t? And how should your trade experience be outlined on the license application. Other questions are: How many certifiers do I need? Can my dad, mom, uncle, or brother be my certifier? These are common questions that I’m asked all the time. And although it seems […]