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Contractor Licensing, Education & Exam Prep
The Business Law exam is required for nearly all contractors in the state, and must be passed in addition to the contractor exams. We have courses and professionals ready to help you pass. All our training is offered in an online self-paced format. Our exam prep is not only designed to help you pass your test the first time, but is also designed to teach you valuable knowledge for your career. The courses are available from almost any device, any time. We hope that you will make RocketCert your home to help you obtain your California Contractor's License.
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What type of work can be done with this license?
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Contracting
This exam is required by the state to obtain any type of Contractor license.
What are the requirements to getting a license?
Contractor Pre-Qualifications- Pass the written Law and Business Examination and a trade-specific examination
- Have, within the last 10 years, at least four (4) years of experience in industry-related work
- The experience must be at no less than a journeyman level, or as a foreman, supervising employee, contractor, or owner-builder.
- Meet specified bond, insurance, and other requirements for licensure with CSLB.
Bond and Insurance RequirementsContractor's Bond
- All contractors must have a $15,000 contractor's bond on file with CSLB.
- An additional $12,500 qualifying individual's bond must be filed for all contractors that are qualified by an RME
- All LLC licenses are required to have an additional $100,000 employee/worker bond of file with CSLB for the benefit of workers employed by or contracted to work for an LLC.
Workers' Compensation Insurance
- Workers' compensation is required when a contractor has employees. The Certificate of Insurance must be issued in the business name shown on the application.
LLC Liability Insurance
- All LLC licenses are required to have liability insurance between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000, determined by the number of personnel of record on the license. For five (5) or fewer personnel, the amount is not less than $1 million. For each additional member of the personnel, the amount increases $100,000, up to a maximum of $5 million.
How do I obtain a license?
To apply for your license, contact the California Contractors State License Board at 800-321-2752 or visit the board website to submit online.
California contractors are not required to have continuing education. Reciprocity agreements exist for contractors in Arizona, Louisiana, Nevada, and Utah.
With RocketCert, our education is written by a combination of professional educators and industry professionals. We pride ourselves on providing industry leading customer service.
The first step is to obtain pre-approval for your exam. This can be completed by submitting an Application for Original Contractors License.
Preparing to pass the State exam is a critical part of the licensing process. Failing the exam can result in substantial delays before you are able to work under your license. We offer industry leading exam prep at an unbeatable price, so you can pass on your first attempt.
After studying with RocketCert, you will be on your way to passing the required State exam(s) (see below). A testing location and date will be assigned to you upon approval to sit for the exam. Testing centers are setup throughout the State in larger cities.
Next you will need to obtain all bonds and liability insurance as required.
After completing all the steps above, it will be time to apply through DIR to obtain your California Contractors License. Have questions or concerns with this process (or just a lack of time)? Learn more about how we can assist with our Application Processing Program.
Which exam do I need to take?
You will be assigned a testing center (closest to you), date, and time for your exam once your application has been accepted.
California Contractors must pass two examinations: Business Law and Trade exam.
Business Law Exam
- Business Organization
- Business Finances
- Employment Requirements
- Bonds, Insurance, and Liens
- Contract Requirements and Execution
- Licensing Requirements
- Safety
- Public Works
Trade Exams
California offers multiple types of contractor licenses, each with an additional exam. We will offer courses for all types of California contractors. For example:
How do I pass the exam?
The California exams are closed book. The exam prep comes with access to online tests and videos.
- Online Exam Manual - reviews basic math and estimating, CAL/OSHA regulations, and specific trade topics that are covered on State Exam
- Online Practice Exams - includes Flash Cards, Non-Graded Quizzes, and Exam Simulations
- Video Lectures - lectures by industry experts that guide you through the manual
- 1 Year Access - If you need additional time, extensions are available for $69
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Why should I choose RocketCert?
At RocketCert, we strive to be the best (while having fun in the process). This means having not only the best quality of education, but also industry leading technology. Best yet, we are here for you 24/7. Have a question or comment? Give us a call or contact us to send us a message. Ready to begin? Select from the training below and start immediately. Of course, you can resume later!
Our courses are designed to cover all necessary topics thoroughly, providing you with the knowledge and skills needed to pass with confidence.
Our education is written industry experts. We believe in helping you with your career, and that help begins with offering best in class education.
We are here for you. Have a question? Need support? Our team is available 24/7 for technical support. We pride ourselves in taking care of you.
Our training is available 24/7 and you can start and stop as needed. With our mobile ready courses, you can study from nearly any device at any time.