Application For Original Contractors License
Application For Original Contractors License
Application For Original Contractors License
9821 Business Park Drive, Sacramento, CA 95827 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 26000, Sacramento, CA 95826 800.321.CSLB (2752) | www.cslb.ca.gov | CheckTheLicenseFirst.com
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Dear Applicant: Enclosed is the application you requested from the Contractors State License Board (CSLB). Please be aware that nearly half of all applications submitted to CSLB are incomplete and must be rejected!
You must complete your application in its entirety for it to be accepted by CSLB. After an application has been accepted by CSLB as
complete (also known as posted), each individual listed on the application will be sent instructions on the process for obtaining and submitting fingerprints as required by law. An incomplete application can needlessly delay your license. Delays can last several weeks or even months and possibly result in the application being voided and the application fee being forfeited.
Spending a few extra minutes now may save you weeks or months later!
Before you submit your application, follow these simple directions. Sign the forms. Fill out all applicable information. Make sure you submit Certification of Work Experience forms that have been filled out completely, ensuring that you have provided four (4) years of applicable experience in the classification for which you are applying. Carefully read the General Information section that immediately precedes the application package and follow the specific instructions that are contained throughout the application package to help ensure that your application is complete. Please be aware that there are no schools or application preparation organizations that are affiliated with or agents of CSLB, although some may have company names that are confusingly similar to CSLB. If you discover that an organization has misrepresented itself as being CSLB, you should submit a complaint to CSLB or the California Department of Consumer Affairs. Official CSLB examination study guides are available free of charge on CSLBs website and are mailed to applicants when they are scheduled for exams.
Listed below is general information to assist you as you complete the attached application. Detailed instructions are provided throughout the application package. Please refer to the Contractors State License Boards (CSLB) publication Blueprint for Becoming a Licensed Contractor for more detailed information about the licensing process. To receive a copy of Blueprint, please contact CSLB or visit the Guides and Pamphlets page on CSLBs website. Do not submit this General Information section with your completed application the actual application begins immediately following this section on Application Page 1 of 3 and includes the Certification of Work Experience and the Construction Project Experience form, if needed. Before you submit your application, please review and check off the following items.
Enclose the nonrefundable $300 application fee with your completed application. CSLB cannot process your application without the appropriate fee made payable to the Registrar of Contractors. (The $180 initial license fee should be submitted separately after you pass the examination.) Your application may be returned to you if it is insufficient or incomplete. You must provide any missing information, make corrections, and resubmit your completed application to CSLB within 90 days after the date that it was returned to you or your application will become void. You cannot reinstate a void application you must submit a new application and $300 application fee if you wish to pursue licensure. Complete the application and all accompanying forms legibly in black or dark blue ink, with a typewriter, or on CSLBs website using the form-fill feature. Forms completed in pencil will be returned to you. Please make sure that you and other appropriate individuals sign and date the forms, where applicable. Full legal names are required. You must provide the full legal name of all personnel. If an individual does not have a middle name, write None or No Middle Name in the space provided. If an individual has only an initial for his or her first or middle name, write (Initial Only) after the initial. Leave no space blank. If a particular question or request for information does not apply to you, write N/A in the blank space to indicate that the question has received your attention but that it is not applicable. You must provide a street address for both your business and residence. P.O. Boxes and private mail boxes (PMB) are not acceptable for the street address. You must complete the personnel information requested in Section 4 on page 2 of the application for each individual who will be listed on the license. U.S. Social Security numbers are required for all applicants (see page 4 of this General Information section for information on the collection of Social Security numbers).
The # symbol is used interchangeably with the word number where space is limited on the application. The terms qualifying individual and qualifier are used interchangeably. The qualifying individual is the person who meets the experience and examination requirements for the license and who is responsible for the employers or principals construction operations. A qualifying individual is required for every classification on every license issued by CSLB. The qualifying individual may or may not be the owner of the business. (See California Contractors License Law & Reference Book, Ch. 1; or Blueprint for Becoming a Licensed Contractor, Questions 49-53.) If you need additional copies of forms (e.g., Certification of Work Experience, Section 4 Personnel Full Legal Names and Addresses), please make copies of the blank forms before you begin or print additional copies from CSLBs website. Please be aware that CSLB will begin accepting applications for licensure from limited liability companies (LLC) no later than January 1, 2012. A separate application will be available on CSLBs website for LLC applicants. FINGERPRINT REQUIREMENT All applicants for licensure are required to submit a full set of fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a criminal background check. Fingerprints will be compared to the records of the California Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to determine whether a criminal history exists. After an application has been accepted by CSLB as complete (also known as posted), each individual listed on the application will be sent instructions on the process for obtaining and submitting fingerprints as required by law. For more information, please visit CSLBs website and view information under the Applicants tab. Please detach this General Information section before submitting the completed application package to CSLB. 13A-1 (rev. 06/11) General Information Page 1 of 4
Partnerships must list their Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN), which is available from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The IRS can be reached by calling (800) 829-1040. Personal Social Security numbers are not acceptable for the FEIN. EXAMINATION WAIVERS The examination is waived if the qualifying individual is currently, or has been in the last five years, actively engaged in the construction business and meets specific waiver requirements as mandated by law. (See B&P Code Sections 7065.17065.4.) In addition, the trade examination may be waived if the qualifier meets the requirements for reciprocity based on licensure in the same classification in Arizona, Nevada, and/or Utah (see CSLBs website for more information on reciprocity under the Applicants tab). If you are applying for a waiver of the examination, you should complete the Application for Original Contractor License Examination Waiver (7065). LIMITED PARTNERS A Limited Partner is responsible for the business only in proportion to the amount of his or her financial interest; however, he or she does not participate in the daily operation of the business. If a member of the personnel is listed on the application as a Limited Partner, he or she cannot, in the future, be granted a waiver of the examination or a license continuance. CONTRACTOR CLASSIFICATIONS Listed below are the contractor license classifications. For a complete description of the classifications, refer to the Description of Classifications document available through a link on the home page of CSLBs website. General Engineering .................................................. A
General Building......................................................... B
Boiler, Hot-Water Heating, and Steam Fitting............ C-4
Building Moving/Demolition........................................ C-21
Cabinet, Millwork, and Finish Carpentry .................... C-6
Ceramic and Mosaic Tile............................................ C-54
Concrete..................................................................... C-8
Construction Zone Traffic Control .............................. C-31
Drywall........................................................................ C-9
Earthwork and Paving ................................................ C-12
Electrical..................................................................... C-10
Elevator ...................................................................... C-11
Fencing....................................................................... C-13
Fire Protection ............................................................ C-16
Flooring and Floor Covering....................................... C-15
Framing and Rough Carpentry................................... C-5
General Manufactured Housing ................................. C-47
Glazing ....................................................................... C-17
Insulation and Acoustical ........................................... C-2
Landscaping ............................................................... C-27
Lathing and Plastering ............................................... C-35
Limited Specialty (see below) .................................... C-61
Lock and Security Equipment .................................... C-28
Low Voltage Systems................................................. C-7
Masonry ..................................................................... C-29
Ornamental Metal....................................................... C-23
Painting and Decorating............................................. C-33
Parking and Highway Improvement ........................... C-32
Pipeline ...................................................................... C-34
Plumbing .................................................................... C-36
Refrigeration............................................................... C-38
Roofing ....................................................................... C-39
Sanitation System ...................................................... C-42
Sheet Metal ................................................................ C-43
Sign ............................................................................ C-45
Solar ........................................................................... C-46
Steel, Reinforcing....................................................... C-50
Steel, Structural.......................................................... C-51
Swimming Pool .......................................................... C-53
Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning. C-20
Water Conditioning..................................................... C-55
Welding ...................................................................... C-60
Well Drilling (Water) ................................................... C-57
The C-61 Limited Specialty classification is for contractors who specialize in work not listed above (for example, D-50
Suspended Ceilings) or who perform work that is a specialized part of an existing classification (for example, D-29 Paper
Hanging). The Description of Classifications document contains a full listing of the subcategories of the C-61
classification.
BOND AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS Please refer to CSLBs website (including Blueprint for Becoming a Licensed Contractor) for information on the bond and insurance requirements for licensure. For more detailed information on bonds, refer to A Guide to Contractor License Bonds, which can be viewed on the Guides and Pamphlets page of CSLBs website. Please detach this General Information section before submitting the completed application package to CSLB. 13A-1 (rev. 06/11) General Information Page 3 of 4
REISSUANCE OR REASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE NUMBER If the qualifier has previously been licensed, it may be possible to have the previous license number reissued or reassigned under certain circumstances. (See B&P Code Section 7075.1 and Form 13A-1h.) CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT EDUCATION ACCOUNT A grant program was established in 1991 to provide funds for qualified public post-secondary schools that teach construction management. Applicants may voluntarily contribute to the account when paying the application fee or the license renewal fee. If you would like to make a voluntary contribution, please mark the box on the top portion of page 1 of the application, write in the dollar amount in the space provided, and include that dollar amount in the total amount paid with your application, or submit a separate check or money order made payable to CSLB/Construction Management Education Account. (See B&P Code Section 7139, Article 8.5.) COLLECTION OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS With the exception of the driver license numbers, all information requested on the application is mandatory, including disclosure of U.S. Social Security numbers (SSN). Collection of the SSN is authorized by B&P Code Section 30 and Public Law 94-455 (42 U.S.C.A. 405(c)(2)(C)). SSNs are used exclusively for the purpose of tax enforcement and/or compliance with any judgment or order for family support in accordance with Family Code Section 17520. If you fail to disclose your SSN, you will be reported to the Franchise Tax Board, and they may assess a $100 penalty against you. The official responsible for the maintenance of this information is the Registrar of Contractors, Contractors State License Board. The information may be transferred to other state or government agencies. Individuals have the right to review files or records about them maintained by the agency, unless the records are identified as confidential information and exempted from the Information Practices Act, Civil Code Section 1798.3. COLLECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION CSLB collects the personal information requested on the following forms as authorized by B&P Code Section 30 and California Code of Regulations (CCR) Section 816. CSLB uses this information to identify and evaluate applicants for licensure, issue and renew licenses, and enforce licensing standards set by law and regulation. Submission of the requested information is mandatory. CSLB cannot consider your application for licensure or renewal unless you provide all of the requested information. You may review the records maintained by CSLB that contain your personal information, as permitted by the Information Practices Act. CSLB makes every effort to protect the personal information you provide us; however, it may be disclosed in response to a Public Records Act request as allowed by the Information Practices Act; to another government agency as required by state or federal law; or in response to a court or administrative order, a subpoena, or a search warrant. The application contains an applicant authorization for the Franchise Tax Board to disclose to CSLB any outstanding final liabilities for the purpose of administering B&P Code Section 7145.5. For more information on the Information Practices Act, visit the Office of Privacy Protections website at www.privacy.ca.gov, or call (866) 785-9663. RESOURCES ON THE LICENSING PROCESS CSLB has a variety of publications available to help you become a licensed contractor and to maintain your license. You can order free publications from CSLBs website (www.cslb.ca.gov), by writing to CSLB at the address listed below, or by calling the 24-hour automated phone system at (800) 321-CSLB (2752). CSLB publications that can help you understand the licensing process include Blueprint for Becoming a California Licensed Contractor, Description of Classifications, Building Your Career, and A Guide to Contractor License Bonds. Please visit CSLBs website or call the toll-free phone number to find out how to order the current edition of the California Contractors License Law & Reference Book. APPLICATION PROCESSING When CSLB receives your application, an acknowledgement letter will be sent to you that explains how to check the status of your application online at www.cslb.ca.gov or by calling (800) 321-CSLB (2752) using the Application Fee Number and Personal Identification Number (PIN) provided in the acknowledgement letter. After an application has been accepted by CSLB as being complete (also known as posted), a fingerprint package will be sent to the applicant, as required by law. Please include your Application Fee Number in any correspondence. All correspondence should be sent to: Contractors State License Board 9821 Business Park Drive Sacramento, CA 95827-1703 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 26000, Sacramento, CA 95826-0026 Please detach this General Information section before submitting the completed application package to CSLB. 13A-1 (rev. 06/11) General Information Page 4 of 4
Please type or print neatly and legibly in black or dark blue ink. SECTION 1 BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS
Business Name: The legal business name is the name that will appear on the license and is the actual name under which the contracting business will
operate. The full business name must be provided. Name Compatibility: The business name must be compatible with the license classification and the business entity. For example, it would not be acceptable for ABC123 Tile to apply for a C-10 Electrical contractor license, but it would be acceptable for ABC123 Construction to apply for a B-General Building contractor license or for ABC123 Tile to apply for a C-54 Ceramic and Mosaic Tile contractor license. In addition, it would not be acceptable for a sole ownership to use the words partners or corporation in its business name.
1. FULL NEW BUSINESS NAME 2. CLASSIFICATION REQUESTED (Only one classification may be requested on the original application if an exam is required ) City State ZIP Code
City
State
ZIP Code
Sole Ownership
City
State
ZIP Code
6. QUALIFIERS EXISTING / PREVIOUS CSLB LICENSE NUMBER(S) (If none, enter N/A)
______%
Owner Qualifying Partner RME* RMO/Corporate Officer - Title(s)
7. TITLE OR POSITION (check only one) Corporate titles president, secretary, and treasurer for California corporations; president only for foreign corporations
* RMEs are prohibited from having an active sole owner license. Please visit CSLBs website for an Application to Inactivate Contractors License, if needed.
8. THE EXAMINATIONS ARE ADMINISTERED IN ENGLISH. IF YOU WILL REQUIRE THE USE OF A TRANSLATOR, PLEASE CHECK THIS BOX.
I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that all statements, answers, and representations made in this application, including all supplementary statements attached hereto, are true and accurate, and that I have reviewed the entire contents of this application. (The definition of perjury is telling a lie while under oath.) I authorize the Franchise Tax Board to provide CSLB with required tax information pursuant to B&P Code Section 7145.5.
Date Signature Printed Name
*APP-EXAM*
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SECTION 4 PERSONNEL FULL LEGAL NAMES AND ADDRESSES (Other than Qualifying Individual)
The following must be completed by all individuals who will be listed on the license. You must provide full legal names of all individuals. Each individual must sign the certification under penalty of perjury. (The definition of perjury is telling a lie while under oath.)
9a. PERSONNEL FULL LEGAL NAME Last First Middle DATE OF BIRTH SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
City
State
ZIP Code
DRIVER LICENSE #
Owner
General Partner
Limited Partner
I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that all statements, answers, and representations made in this application, including all supplementary statements attached hereto, are true and accurate, and that I have reviewed the entire contents of this application. I authorize the Franchise Tax Board to provide CSLB with required tax information pursuant to B&P Code Section 7145.5.
Date Signature Printed Name
First
Middle
DATE OF BIRTH
City
State
ZIP Code
DRIVER LICENSE #
General Partner
Limited Partner
I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that all statements, answers, and representations made in this application, including all supplementary statements attached hereto, are true and accurate, and that I have reviewed the entire contents of this application. I authorize the Franchise Tax Board to provide CSLB with required tax information pursuant to B&P Code Section 7145.5.
Date Signature Printed Name
First
Middle
DATE OF BIRTH
City
State
ZIP Code
DRIVER LICENSE #
General Partner
Limited Partner
I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that all statements, answers, and representations made in this application, including all supplementary statements attached hereto, are true and accurate, and that I have reviewed the entire contents of this application. I authorize the Franchise Tax Board to provide CSLB with required tax information pursuant to B&P Code Section 7145.5.
Date Signature Printed Name
First
Middle
DATE OF BIRTH
City
State
ZIP Code
DRIVER LICENSE #
General Partner
Limited Partner
I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that all statements, answers, and representations made in this application, including all supplementary statements attached hereto, are true and accurate, and that I have reviewed the entire contents of this application. I authorize the Franchise Tax Board to provide CSLB with required tax information pursuant to B&P Code Section 7145.5.
Date Signature Printed Name
(If additional space is needed, please make a copy of this blank page.)
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Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
No No No
Yes
No
IF YOU CHECKED YES FOR THIS QUESTION, YOU MAY BE GRANTED CREDIT FOR COMPLETED EDUCATION IF YOU: Submit a copy of your diploma for a four-year degree in a business or construction-related field; OR Submit transcripts for a two-year degree (or less), technical training (must include course hours and descriptions), and all other degrees. Transcripts must be official and contained in a sealed envelope. (If you received your degree outside the United States, your transcripts must be translated and evaluated by an accredited evaluation service that does business within the United States.) YOU MAY BE GRANTED CREDIT FOR A COMPLETED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM IF YOU: Submit a copy of your apprenticeship certificate; AND Enter the beginning and ending dates of your completed apprenticeship program: From___________________ to ___________________ (The apprenticeship period cannot overlap the journeyman level experience period being certified.) Month/Day/Year Month/Day/Year
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The qualifying individual must complete Part 1 in its entirety before the certifier completes Part 2.
The certifier must complete Part 2 in its entirety after the qualifying individual has completed Part 1. The qualifying individual must document at least four (4) full years of journeyman-level or higher experience in the classification for which he or she is applying. The experience must have been obtained within the last 10 years. The qualifying individuals work experience must have been completed at the level of journeyman, foreman, supervisor, or contractor, or as an owner-builder or self-employed individual, as defined below: A journeyman is an experienced worker who is fully qualified (as opposed to a trainee, helper, laborer, assistant, apprentice, etc.) and is able to perform the trade without supervision, or a person who has completed an apprenticeship program. (CCR Section 825) A foreman or supervisor is a person who has the knowledge and skills of a journeyman and directly supervises construction projects. A contractor is an individual who is currently a licensed California contractor, a former licensed California contractor, personnel of record on a California license, or an out-of-state licensed contractor. A contractor has the skills necessary to manage the daily activities of a construction business, including field supervision. An owner-builder (a person who performs work solely on his or her own properties) or a self-employed individual must have the knowledge and skills of a journeyman as listed above and the skills necessary to manage the daily activities of a construction business, including field observation. Owner-builders must complete and submit the Construction Project Experience form. The Description of Classifications document may be used as a reference only and is available through a link on the home page of CSLBs website. You should not copy directly from the document when listing the specific trade duties the qualifying individual performed or supervised in the classification for which he or she is applying. The Certification Statement at the bottom of the form must be completed by a qualified, responsible person who is able to certify the work experience of the qualifier. The certifier can be an employer, fellow employee, journeyman, union representative, contractor, business associate, or a client if the applicant is/was self-employed. This form will help CSLB determine whether the qualifier has the experience necessary to become a capable, qualified contractor. The certifier must have direct knowledge of the qualifiers experience during the time period listed. Direct knowledge means personal knowledge of the experience that does not depend on outside information or hearsay. The certifier must be able to certify that the qualifier demonstrated a level of knowledge and skills expected of a journeyman or higher in the classification for which he or she is applying. Any licensee whose signature appears on a falsified Certification of Work Experience form, or who otherwise certifies false or misleading experience claims submitted by an applicant to obtain a contractor license, will be subject to disciplinary action. (B&P Code Section 7114.1)
Please read the General Information section on the previous page before beginning. The qualifying individual must complete the information in Part 1; the individual certifying the experience (certifier) must complete Part 2. The experience must be verifiable through payroll records or similar documents. If additional space is needed to list the trade duties, please attach a separate sheet. Use a separate form for each employer. If you need additional forms, please make a copy of this blank form or visit CSLBs website. Please type or print neatly and legibly in black or dark blue ink. FORMS CONTAINING STRIKEOUTS OR MODIFICATIONS MAY NOT BE ACCEPTED. Corrections on the Certification of Work Experience forms must be initialed by the certifier.
2. BUSINESS NAME OF EMPLOYER OR, IF YOU WERE SELF-EMPLOYED, LEAVE THIS SPACE BLANK AND (If you checked the box, skip line 3 and go to line 4 ) CHECK THIS BOX
City
State
ZIP Code
4. WAS THE EXPERIENCE OBTAINED WORKING ON YOUR OWN PROPERTY AS AN OWNER-BUILDER (see previous page for definition)? Yes No IF YOU CHECKED YES ABOVE, USE THE ENCLOSED CONSTRUCTION PROJECT EXPERIENCE FORM TO PROVIDE A LIST OF COMPLETED PROJECTS.
FULL-TIME PART-TIME
FOR A TOTAL OF
FROM_________________ TO _________________
Month/Day/Year Month/Day/Year
(Do not claim credit for full-time work if applicant worked (LIST ONLY JOURNEYMAN-LEVEL OR HIGHER EXPERIENCE only part-time. For example, if applicant worked half-time THAT WAS OBTAINED IN THE APPLICABLE CLASSIFICATION) for six (6) years, write 3 years in the space above )
6. IN THE SPACE BELOW, LIST ALL SPECIFIC TRADE DUTIES APPLICANT PERFORMED OR SUPERVISED IN THE CLASSIFICATION FOR WHICH HE/SHE IS APPLYING. PLEASE REFER TO THE DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATIONS DOCUMENT FOR ASSISTANCE. (Do not list office work or individual project names )
Fellow Employee Foreman or Supervisor Journeyman Business Associate Contractor (License Number__________________________) Client (if qualifier was self-employed)
City EMAIL ADDRESS State ZIP Code FAX NUMBER
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7. Date
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Signature
)
Printed Name
I certify that I have direct knowledge of the work covering the time period outlined above. I certify under penalty of perjury, under the laws of the State of California, that the information stated above is true and correct. (The definition of perjury is telling a lie while under oath )
Note:
For information on the collection of personal information, please refer to the General Information section at the beginning of this application package, under the heading Collection of Personal Information.
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2. PROJECT STREET ADDRESS Number/Street Only NO P.O. Boxes City
)
State ZIP Code
4. TYPE OF PROJECT (For example: residential room addition) 5. TRADES PERFORMED (For example: framing, electrical) 6. PROJECT SIZE (square feet, linear feet, or cubic yards) Building Other
7. YOUR DUTIES AND WORK YOU PERFORMED (For example: prepared plans, obtained permits, installed all sheetrock, installed 4-ton HVAC unit)
8. YOUR POSITION LEVEL (For example: trainee, apprentice, journeyman, supervisor) 9. EXPLAIN HOW PAST EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND/OR EDUCATION PREPARED YOU FOR THE POSITION AT THE LEVEL STATED IN #8 ABOVE
10. SCOPE OF WORK (For example: placed 600 sf of mix & sod, installed 2500 sf of concrete tile roof, poured 12 yds of concrete drive, installed 20 linear ft. of cabinetry)
12. NUMBER OF GENERAL CONTRACTORS OR SUBCONTRACTORS AND THE TRADES THEY PERFORMED
*project-LIST*
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