The basic CSLB cost for a B contractor license is $450 for the original application, plus the exam registration fees, Live Scan, a $25,000 contractor bond, and a $200 sole-owner...
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As of 2026, California’s handyman exemption is generally limited to work under $1,000 in aggregate contract price when the job is casual, minor, or inconsequential and does not require a...
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California’s Freelance Worker Protection Act, SB 988, creates written-contract and payment rules for covered freelance workers providing professional services. It is not a blanket rule that turns every construction subcontractor...
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After a failed CSLB exam, the practical rule is a 21-calendar-day wait before registering again while the application remains valid, with another examination fee for the new registration. At a...
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CSLB exam day is a computer-assisted, closed-book appointment at a PSI testing center. Expect identity and appointment checks, a timed multiple-choice exam, and results before you leave. At a glance...
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