California Contractors State License Board Requirements

Even before you enroll, our Educational Support Department will be happy to explain all of the California Contractors State License Board requirements to you. The following are general guidelines. This information is taken directly from the CSLB web site (www.cslb.ca.gov). Your situation may involve special circumstances, please call us with any questions you may have.

California Contractors State License Board Exam Requirements

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. At least four (4) years of experience (within the ten years immediately before the filing of the application) is required to qualify for the exam. Credit for experience is required to qualify for the exam. Credit for experience is given only for experience as a journeyman, foreman, supervising employee, contractor, or owner-builder. These are defined as follows:

• A journeyman has completed an apprenticeship program or is an experienced worker, not a trainee, and is fully qualified and able to perform the trade without supervision.
  
  A foreman or supervisor has the knowledge and skills of a journeyman and directly supervises physical construction.



• A contractor manages the daily activities of a construction business, including field supervision.



• An owner-builder has the knowledge and skills of a journeyman and performs work on his or her own property.

You may receive credit for technical training, apprenticeship training, or education instead of a portion of the required four years of practical experience. At least one year must be practical experience. You must provide written documentation of any training or education claimed in place of experience. Acceptable documentation includes copies of apprenticeship certificates and college transcripts.