PSI Exams: A Comprehensive Guide to Success

PSI exams are crucial for those seeking licensure in various fields such as real estate, insurance, construction, and healthcare. These standardized tests assess your knowledge and skills to ensure you meet the requirements of your chosen profession. In this blog, we’ll cover everything from how to register for a PSI exam to effective study strategies […]
Contractor’s Licensing Schools
Let’s talk about the pros and cons of contractor’s licensing schools. I’m not referring to any one specific contractor’s licensing school, just the overall contractor’s license school method. And before we get into the pros and cons, let’s define the word “school.” They really aren’t schools because they aren’t teaching anything, they are showing people […]
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 […]
Critical Classifications
The CSLB has seen the error of their ways and has done away with the list of Critical Classifications! Yep, you heard me! The Contractors State License Board, under the direction of the new Registrar Cindi Christenson (she’s moved to the top of my Christmas List!), has seen the light. They have done away with […]
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 […]
CSLB Application Denials and the Appeals Process

Let’s take a minute to discuss CSLB Application Denials and the Appeals Process. It’s a boring subject I know, but it’s good information to have if you find yourself stuck in the AIU vortex. If your application is denied by the Application Investigation Unit, Section 485 kicks in. § 485. Procedure upon denial Upon denial […]