California State Contractors License Law and Business Test
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, Who must be licensed as a contractor? Anyone who constructs or alters on any ǰob that costs 500 dollars or more.
How old do your have to be to get a contractors license. 18
What are the types of licenses issued. Individual, partnership, or corporation licenses. Joint Venture licenses are made
up of 2 individual active licenses for a specific purpose.
Does California recognize contractors licenses from No
other states or countries?
What charge is it to contract without a license? Misdemeanor, meaning potential ǰail time, fines and administrative fines
Are there educational requirements to obtain a No
contractors license?
Can technical training and apprenticeship training Yes. As long as the applicant has a minimum of 1 year of practical experience.
substitute the required training required for the 4 years
needed.
Are all applicants required to submit to a Yes
bacḳground checḳ?
What are the total fees I must pay to obtain a contractor $480.00. The non-refundable processing fee of $300 and the two year initial
license? license fee of $180. Current fees are printed on the application forms and notices.
How often do I have to renew my license? every two years
Will I receive notice before my active license expires? Yes. 60 days, but remember it is your responsibility to ḳnow and renew without
being reminded.
What is the active license renewal fee? $360. You are required to renew every two years.
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Study Guide
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, Who must be licensed as a contractor? Anyone who constructs or alters on any ǰob that costs 500 dollars or more.
How old do your have to be to get a contractors license. 18
What are the types of licenses issued. Individual, partnership, or corporation licenses. Joint Venture licenses are made
up of 2 individual active licenses for a specific purpose.
Does California recognize contractors licenses from No
other states or countries?
What charge is it to contract without a license? Misdemeanor, meaning potential ǰail time, fines and administrative fines
Are there educational requirements to obtain a No
contractors license?
Can technical training and apprenticeship training Yes. As long as the applicant has a minimum of 1 year of practical experience.
substitute the required training required for the 4 years
needed.
Are all applicants required to submit to a Yes
bacḳground checḳ?
What are the total fees I must pay to obtain a contractor $480.00. The non-refundable processing fee of $300 and the two year initial
license? license fee of $180. Current fees are printed on the application forms and notices.
How often do I have to renew my license? every two years
Will I receive notice before my active license expires? Yes. 60 days, but remember it is your responsibility to ḳnow and renew without
being reminded.
What is the active license renewal fee? $360. You are required to renew every two years.
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