How Much Does a California Contractor License Cost? (Full Fee Breakdown)
The fixed CSLB portion of a new California contractor license is $650 for a sole owner or $800 for a non-sole owner: a $450 original application plus a $200 or...
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Law and Business Exam Format: Questions, Sections, and Passing Score
The CSLB Law and Business exam is a closed-book, computer-based multiple-choice exam with four choices per question. You get 3-1/2 hours, but CSLB does not publish a universal question count...
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The Roofing (C-39) Exam: Format, Topics, and Passing Score
The Roofing (C-39) exam is a closed-book, computer-based multiple-choice test with four choices per question. CSLB gives 3.5 hours for each exam, but it does not publish a universal question...
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The Concrete (C-8) Exam: Format, Topics, and Passing Score
The Concrete (C-8) exam is a closed-book, computer-based multiple-choice test with four choices per question. CSLB gives 3.5 hours for each exam, but it does not publish a universal question...
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SB 291: A Workers Comp Certificate Is Now Part of License Renewal
SB 291 does not create a new universal certificate upload for every California contractor renewal in 2026. It changes how no-employee workers compensation exemptions will be verified and sets a...
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