California State Contractors Law and Business
Study Guide EXAM 2026-2027\NEWEST VERSION
WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
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Can technical training substitute the required experience?
Yes. Education in the trade or technical training and
apprenticeship training can substitute the 4 years of
experience required as long as the applicant has a min. Of 1
year of practical experience.
Are there special requirements for contractors who work with
asbestos?
Yes. Special knowledge and training is needed.
Certification, registration, reporting and safety
requirements are required by the DOSH, OSHA and
C.S.L.B
Are all applicants submitted to a criminal background check?
Yes. All applicants must submit a full set of fingerprints. This
requirement comes with additional fees including a live-
,scan fee.
What is the contractors application processing fee?
The non refundable processing fee of $300 + $75 for each
additional classification.
What is the total amount of fees I must pay to obtain a
contractors license?
$480. This amount includes the non refundable processing
fee of $300 and two year initial license fee of $180. Fees are
subject to change. Current fees are printed on the
application forms and notices.
How often must I renew my active license?
Every 2 years. there is a fee for renewing your license
Will I receive notice before my active license expires?
Yes, approximately 60 days before the license expires the
CSLB will send a renewal application.
What is the active license renewal fee?
Renewal for an active license is $360.
, What is the renewal fee for an active license that is not
renewed in time?
$540. This includes the renewal fee of $36o+ the deliquent
late fee of $180 (active license)
What is the inactive license renewal fee?
Renewal fee for an inactive license is $180. Inactive licenses
must be renewed every 4 years.
What is the renewal fee for an inactive license that is not
renewed in time?
$270. This includes the renewal fee of $180+ the deliquent late
fee of $90 (Inactive license)
What is the minimum operating capital that you must have to
qualify to be a contractor?
$2,500. Operating capital is defined as your current assets
minus your current liabilities. (C.A.-C.L.=O.C.)
You must notify the state of any changes within how many
days?
90 days. This includes changes in business name or
address, as well as changes in personnel and
business type.
Study Guide EXAM 2026-2027\NEWEST VERSION
WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS \VERIFIED 100% ALREADY
GRADED A+
Can technical training substitute the required experience?
Yes. Education in the trade or technical training and
apprenticeship training can substitute the 4 years of
experience required as long as the applicant has a min. Of 1
year of practical experience.
Are there special requirements for contractors who work with
asbestos?
Yes. Special knowledge and training is needed.
Certification, registration, reporting and safety
requirements are required by the DOSH, OSHA and
C.S.L.B
Are all applicants submitted to a criminal background check?
Yes. All applicants must submit a full set of fingerprints. This
requirement comes with additional fees including a live-
,scan fee.
What is the contractors application processing fee?
The non refundable processing fee of $300 + $75 for each
additional classification.
What is the total amount of fees I must pay to obtain a
contractors license?
$480. This amount includes the non refundable processing
fee of $300 and two year initial license fee of $180. Fees are
subject to change. Current fees are printed on the
application forms and notices.
How often must I renew my active license?
Every 2 years. there is a fee for renewing your license
Will I receive notice before my active license expires?
Yes, approximately 60 days before the license expires the
CSLB will send a renewal application.
What is the active license renewal fee?
Renewal for an active license is $360.
, What is the renewal fee for an active license that is not
renewed in time?
$540. This includes the renewal fee of $36o+ the deliquent
late fee of $180 (active license)
What is the inactive license renewal fee?
Renewal fee for an inactive license is $180. Inactive licenses
must be renewed every 4 years.
What is the renewal fee for an inactive license that is not
renewed in time?
$270. This includes the renewal fee of $180+ the deliquent late
fee of $90 (Inactive license)
What is the minimum operating capital that you must have to
qualify to be a contractor?
$2,500. Operating capital is defined as your current assets
minus your current liabilities. (C.A.-C.L.=O.C.)
You must notify the state of any changes within how many
days?
90 days. This includes changes in business name or
address, as well as changes in personnel and
business type.
