Understanding Construction Overhead and Profit In the construction industry, understanding the nuances of overhead and profit is crucial for business sustainability. Overhead refers to the ongoing business expenses not directly attributed to creating a product or service. These include indirect costs such as office space, utilities, and administrative salaries. Profit, on the other hand, is […]
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Resources for the New Contractor
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
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
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!
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 […]
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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 […]
Battery Energy Storage Systems
CSLB Announces Contractor Classifications Authorized to Install Battery Energy Storage Systems  On July 27, 2021, the Contractors State License Board (CSLB or Board) held a public meeting to review, discuss, and take action on the June 30, 2021 Battery Energy Storage Systems License Classification Report issued by the University of California (UC) Berkeley. As part of the […]
