Academy of Contractor Licensing :: Contractors

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's diverse economy, affording numerous opportunities for success. With approximately 280,000 active contractor licenses currently issued, the Contractors State License Board receives more than 23,000 applications for new licenses each year. This booklet answers many of the most frequently asked questions about what is needed to qualify for and obtain a contractor's license. The procedure for obtaining a contractor's license makes becoming a licensed contractor more convenient than ever--there are testing sites located statewide, and now you can check on the status of your application via our toll-free telephone number or Web site 24 hours a day. However, merely holding a contractor's license does not make for a successful contractor. You must be skilled in the chosen craft and diligent in business affairs--one or the other is not good enough! You (and your employees) must be willing and able to perform to acceptable trade standards and according to plans and specifications. To survive in an increasingly competitive market, you must also fulfill your duties and responsibilities as a licensed and regulated business in California. Besides licensing contractors, the Contractors State License Board handles approximately 25,000 construction-related complaints a year. As our testing services for potential contractors have expanded, so have our enforcement activities against unlicensed contractors in the underground economy and unscrupulous licensed contractors. Consumer protection and construction productivity must co-exist in California, and we're seeing that they do by emphasizing enforcement education for the consumer as well as for the contractor. Study beyond what you need to pass the test. Continue upgrading your skills in your craft and in business matters. Read the educational articles in each issue of the California Licensed Contractor, a newsletter you will receive when licensed. Take advantage of other educational opportunities as they arise because only by mastering both your craft and your business can you ensure success.

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