How to Report Unlicensed Contractors in California Last updated: August 31st, 2026 California takes unlicensed contracting seriously. The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) investigates unlicensed activity through its enforcement programs, including the Statewide Investigative Fraud Team (SWIFT), which conducts sting operations and construction-site sweeps throughout the state. But not every situation involving an unlicensed person […]
CSLB Application Processing Action: What It Means & What to Do Next Last updated: August 28th, 2026 If your California contractor license application shows a status of “Application Processing Action,” it can feel confusing or concerning. This status does not necessarily mean your application has been denied. It generally indicates that your application requires additional […]
C-57 Well Drilling Contractors: California Portable Engine Rules Last updated: August 31st, 2026 C-57 Well Drilling contractors who use portable internal combustion engines need to be aware of California air-quality permitting and registration requirements. Depending on the engine, equipment, horsepower, operating location, and how the equipment is used, you may need to register the equipment […]
CSLB Application Denials: How the Appeals Process Works Last updated: August 28th, 2026 Let’s take a minute to discuss CSLB application denials and the appeals process. If the Contractors State License Board denies your California contractor license application, that does not necessarily mean you have no further options. California Business and Professions Code provides applicants […]
California Contractor Qualifier Responsibilities Under BPC 7068.1 Last updated: August 31st, 2026 Many people who contact me ask whether someone else can qualify their California contractor license. California law does allow an eligible individual to serve as the qualifying individual, or qualifier, for another person or business. But serving as a qualifier is not simply […]
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 […]
Last updated: August 28th, 2026 I was recently asked if a corporate license using a DBA can advertise with just the DBA. The DBA or business name used in advertising should match the name associated with the contractor’s CSLB license record. Remember, your license number must be included in ALL advertising. Including on your vehicles. […]
