Do you need a Contractor License in California or License Reciprocity?
Are you interested in obtaining a general contractor’s license in the State of California for an existing company? Do you need help with California reciprocity procedures? California has reciprocity agreements with four states: Arizona, Louisiana, Nevada and Utah.
How to get California General Contractor Licenses, Alarm, Fire, Electrical or Roofing Contractor License
API offers contractor licensing application assistance in Burglar Alarm, Electrical, and Construction license classifications. API has been working in the Electrical and Construction Licensing Industry since 2002, and has the knowledge, resources, and expertise to help get you licensed.
Other California Licensing & Application Services.
Does your business need a qualified listed agent? Do you need help forming a corporation, LLC, or partnership entity? Does your California business need a surety bond?
California has four main Contractor License Classifications:
- A - General Engineering Contractor
- B - General Building Contractor
- B-2 - Residential Remodeling Contractor
- C - Specialty Contractor
What are the license requirements for California Contractors?
Here is a list of requirements to obtain a California State Contractors License:
- Must prove at least four years of experience per classification. An individual outside of the company seeking licensing must Certify the experience.
- Must apply first to gain approval to exam.
- There will be a California Law and Business Exam, as well as the main Trade Exam.
- The Trade Exam can be waived by reciprocity on a case-by-case basis. Reciprocal states are Louisiana, Arizona, and Nevada, and the person must have passed the similar Trade Exam in these states. California Law and Business Exam is still required.
- If fingerprinting is done in the state of California, it prevents processing delays of up to two months.
- $450 Application Fee
- Bonding Requirements
- Fingerprint and Background Check will be required
- Additional documentation may be required.
API can Help and Handle the Entire Application Process!
Our staff will simplify the entire licensing process and is dedicated to helping Contractors obtain their State License.
Unlike our competitors, API manages the entire Application Process from start to finish. We oversee your application until it is approved and can save you time and money.
API has been working with State Contractors since 2002 and have the knowledge and resources to deal with issues and special circumstances that could stall the licensing process.
Drop us a line today for a free quote! We can assist you with the following services:
- Determine License Eligibility
- Applications for State Contractors License
- Applications for a Company Business License
- Designated Resident Qualifying Agent
- Out-of-state Licensing
- Provide Listed Qualified Agents
- Statement of Ownership
- Consult and Educate Clients on Licensing Laws
- Prepare & process Exam Applications & Registration
- Exam Support
- Initial Certification
- License Renewals
- Reciprocity
- Provide Qualifier Placement
- Bonding, Insurance and Surety Bonds
- Form corporations, LLC’s, Partnerships, Corporations
- Certificate of assumed name