📆 LICENSING COSTS AS OF JAN 1, 2022.
Here is the approximate cost of a contractor’s license – including application fees – contractor exam preparation course – fingerprinting and bonding fees – Initial license fees – and when it must be paid.
1️⃣ OUR CONTRACTOR’S STUDY COURSE COST (Fee paid to Thompson Learning Co.)
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TLC Contractor TRADE EXAM and LAW & BUSINESS EXAM Preparation Program: $448
- Contractor Trade Exam Prep Course Only: .$249
- Law & Business Exam Prep Course Only: ….$199.50*/$249
*Law & Business Exam Prep Course only $199.50 when purchased with the Trade Exam Prep Course
Note: You must pass both the Trade & the Law & Business Exam for your initial contractor’s license.
2️⃣ Application Fee (Fee paid to the CSLB)
- CSLB Application Fee: $450
3️⃣ BACKGROUND CHECK FEES – (Paid about 30 days after application submittal)
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LIVE SCAN: (Cost Variable +/- $75 – Fee paid to the Live Scan provider)
Generally, the fees for Live Scan fingerprinting services in California can range from $20 to $50, plus an additional rolling fee that varies by location. It’s advisable to contact your local Live Scan service provider for the most current pricing information.
4️⃣ FINAL FEES
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INITIAL LICENCE FEE: (Fee paid to the CSLB) PAY AFTER PASSING THE EXAM
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(sole owner) ……………..… $200
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(non-sole owner) …….…. $350
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$25,0000 CONTRACTOR BOND: (Cost Variable – Fee paid to your insurance provider) “Approximately $250 per year with decent credit.”
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The final rate depends on your credit rating.
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NEW: Effective Jan 1, 2023, the CSLB has increased the Contractor’s Bond requirement from $15,000 to $ 25,000.
5️⃣ WORKERS COMP INSURANCE:
- INITIAL LICENCE FEE: (Cost Variable – Fee paid to your insurance provider) PAY AFTER PASSING THE EXAM
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- NOTE: Workers Comp Insurance is required by law if you have at least one full or part-time employee. A sole owner may be able to opt out. Click For Workers Compensation Requirements.
🚀 CSLB Services for Veterans
CSLB offers special application assistance for past and present military personnel and their spouses/domestic partners.
This assistance includes
- Expedited application processing;
- Direct contact with CSLB staff;
- Access to licensing staff specially trained to evaluate transferable military training and experience from all branches of the military meet minimum licensure requirements and
- Evaluation of college transcripts to help verify acceptable educational credit (in addition to military training and experience).
To learn more https://www.cslb.ca.gov/Contractors/Applicants/Military/