CSLB Quick Facts

License required for jobs over
$1,000
Minimum contractor bond
$25,000
Journey-level experience
4 years
Current exam passing scores
School-observed: 65% for Law & Business and 63% to 71% for trade exams; CSLB does not publish fixed passing scores

The CSLB oversees 46 contractor classifications in California.

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CSLB License Classifications

California Contractor License Classifications

The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) issues 46 license classifications: 3 General and 43 Specialty. Choose your classification below to see exam details, career info, and exam prep programs.

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Trade-specific licenses: 43 classifications covering every construction specialty

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Additional certifications that can be added to a contractor license

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