CSLS

Contractors State License Service (CSLS) is the largest school in California devoted to the Construction professional. For over 40 years, CSLS has helped its students pass the exam to become licensed contractors in the State of California, licensing more students than any other school. From our main offices in Southern California, CSLS operates over 25 locations with full-service support and classrooms. We have grown to this extent by providing quality, professional services. In comparison, this provides 7 times the number of convenient locations than the second largest contractor school. Contractors State License Services is one of the only contractor schools in the state that is run by educators, not lawyers or people mostly interested in the bonding and insurance business. Contractors State License Services formerly operated under the oversight of the State of California's Bureau for Private Post Secondary and Vocational Education. As of January 1 2010, the new Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) came into existence replacing the BPPVE. CSLS now operates under the provisions of the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 (CPPEA), Article 4 Section 94874(f). Our Mission is simple; We can help you pass your California Contractors License Exam. Celebrating our 25th year, CSLS has helped over 120,000 students pass the California contractor licensing exam to become licensed contractors in the State of California. Additionally, we offer complete home study and online contractor’s license programs to help you pass your California contractors license exam. CSLS offers licensing classes for all types of contractor licenses, including General Engineering Contractor, General Building Contractor, Specialty Contractor, Insulation and Acoustical Contractor, Framing and Rough Carpentry Contractor, Cabinet, Millwork and Finish Carpentry Contractor, Concrete Contractor, Drywall Contractor, Electrical Contractor, Elevator Contractor, Landscaping Contractor, Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning Contractor, and many others.

How To Get A Contractors License In California

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Let’s skip all the usual stuff and get right to the point: you’re a contractor in California, and you need a Contractors State License Board contractors license. Here’s how you do it. The Journey to Obtaining a Contractor’s License in California Meet The Requirements Before you can even apply for a CSLB license, you must … Read more

The Pros and Cons of Having Contractors Licenses In Multiple States

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If you’re a contractor somewhere in the U.S., you’ve probably thought about the potential for obtaining multiple contractors licenses, across multiple states.  In theory, it sounds great: more licenses means the potential for more profit – but does reality match our initial thought process? Is it worth it to get multiple state contractors’ licenses? Let’s … Read more

What Contractor License Do I Need In California?

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Are you a construction professional in California – or a construction professional in another state and looking to move to California for work? Then you’ll need a California Contractors State Licensing Board (CSLB) contractor’s license to perform any job with a value over $500!  But what kind of license do you need to legally perform … Read more

What’s The Easiest Contractor’s License To Get In California?

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What’s the easiest contractor’s license to get in California? Well, it’s complicated. Maybe you’re a construction professional who has worked a bunch of construction jobs in California, but you’re ready to move to the next level with your California Contractors State Licensing Board (CSLB) contractors license.  Or maybe you just moved to California from out … Read more

Updated For 2023: How to Get A Contractor’s License in California

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Let’s not waste any time – here’s the most direct, easiest way to get your Contractors State License Board (CSLB) contractor’s license in California in the year 2023. Step 1: Determine the Type of License You Need The CSLB offers three main types of licenses: Class A Contractor License – General Engineering Contractor: This is … Read more

FAQ: CSLB Licensing Workshops

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Are you considering becoming a licensed contractor in California? The process can be overwhelming, with what feels like thousands of hoops to jump through and forms to fill out.  Wisely, the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) has started offering licensing workshops to help guide you through it.  In this article, we’ll cover the most frequently … Read more

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