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California renewal checklist

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Generated 2026-05-05 26 license types 2 with CE 19 with bond requirements

General Building Contractor (Class B)

California Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

Renews every 24 months

Renewal

  • Pay $450.00
  • Application fee $450.00
  • Late penalty $225.00

Requirements

  • Surety bond $25,000.00
  • Insurance Workers' Compensation

Documents

  • Experience Documentation
  • Examination Results
  • Bond Certificate
  • Fingerprints
  • Workers Compensation Exemption Or Proof
  • Asbestos Open Book Exam Verification

General Engineering Contractor (Class A)

California Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

Renews every 24 months

Renewal

  • Pay $450.00
  • Application fee $450.00
  • Late penalty $225.00

Requirements

  • Surety bond $25,000.00
  • Insurance Workers' Compensation

Documents

  • Bond Certificate
  • Fingerprints
  • Experience Documentation
  • Workers Compensation Exemption Or Proof
  • Asbestos Open Book Exam Verification
Renews every 24 months

Renewal

  • Pay $470.00
  • Application fee $450.00
  • Late penalty $225.00

Requirements

  • Surety bond $25,000.00
  • Insurance Workers' Compensation

Documents

  • Bond Certificate
  • Fingerprints
  • Experience Documentation
  • Workers Compensation Exemption Or Proof
  • Asbestos Open Book Exam Verification
Renews every 24 months

Renewal

  • Pay $450.00
  • Application fee $450.00
  • Late penalty $225.00

Requirements

  • Surety bond $25,000.00
  • Insurance Workers' Compensation

Documents

  • Bond Certificate
  • Fingerprints
  • Experience Documentation
  • Workers Compensation Exemption Or Proof
  • Asbestos Open Book Exam Verification
Renews every 24 months

Renewal

  • Pay $450.00
  • Application fee $450.00
  • Late penalty $225.00

Requirements

  • Surety bond $25,000.00
  • Insurance Workers' Compensation

Documents

  • Bond Certificate
  • Fingerprints
  • Experience Documentation
  • Workers Compensation Certificate Or Self Insurance
  • Asbestos Open Book Exam Verification
Renews every 24 months

Renewal

  • Pay $450.00
  • Application fee $450.00
  • Late penalty $225.00

Requirements

  • Surety bond $25,000.00
  • Insurance Workers' Compensation

Documents

  • Bond Certificate
  • Fingerprints
  • Experience Documentation
  • Workers Compensation Certificate Or Self Insurance
  • Asbestos Open Book Exam Verification

Painting and Decorating Contractor (C-33)

California Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

Renews every 24 months

Renewal

  • Pay $450.00
  • Application fee $450.00
  • Late penalty $225.00

Requirements

  • Surety bond $25,000.00
  • Insurance Workers' Compensation

Documents

  • Bond Certificate
  • Fingerprints
  • Experience Documentation
  • Workers Compensation Exemption Or Proof
  • Asbestos Open Book Exam Verification
Renews every 24 months

Renewal

  • Pay $450.00
  • Application fee $450.00
  • Late penalty $225.00

Requirements

  • Surety bond $25,000.00
  • Insurance Workers' Compensation

Documents

  • Bond Certificate
  • Fingerprints
  • Experience Documentation
  • Workers Compensation Exemption Or Proof
  • Asbestos Open Book Exam Verification
Renews every 24 months

Renewal

  • Pay $450.00
  • Application fee $450.00
  • Late penalty $225.00

Requirements

  • Surety bond $25,000.00
  • Insurance Workers' Compensation

Documents

  • Bond Certificate
  • Fingerprints
  • Experience Documentation
  • Workers Compensation Exemption Or Proof
  • Asbestos Open Book Exam Verification

Renewal

  • Use the official renewal link below for the current fee and timing.

Requirements

  • No extra filing requirements are listed for this license.

Documents

  • Certificate Of Insurance

Lead-Safe Renovation (RRP) Requirements

California Department of Public Health (CDPH)

Renewal

  • Use the official renewal link below for the current fee and timing.

Requirements

  • No extra filing requirements are listed for this license.

Documents

  • Lead Rrp Certification

DIR Public Works Contractor Registration

California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR)

Renews every 12 months

Renewal

  • Pay $400.00
  • Application fee $400.00

Requirements

  • Insurance General Liability, Workers' Compensation

Documents

  • Proof Of Insurance
  • Workers Comp Certificate
  • Business Registration
Renews every 12 months

Renewal

  • Pay $135.00
  • Application fee $135.00

Requirements

  • Continuing education 7 hours

Documents

  • Training Completion Documentation
  • Photograph
  • Continuing Education Documentation

EPA Section 608 Technician Certification

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Renewal

  • Use the official renewal link below for the current fee and timing.

Requirements

  • No extra filing requirements are listed for this license.

Documents

  • Section 608 Technician Certification Card

Renewal

  • Pay $150.00
  • Application fee $350.00

Requirements

  • Insurance Workers' Compensation
  • Continuing education Cal/OSHA requires role-based initial and annual refresher AHERA training; course length depends on whether the person is a supervisor or worker.

Documents

  • Cslb Asbestos License Or Certification
  • Workers Compensation Certificate
  • Asbestos Supervisor Training Records
  • Employee Medical Monitoring Proof
  • Written Operating Procedures

Boiler, Hot Water Heating and Steam Fitting (C-4)

California Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

Renews every 24 months

Renewal

  • Pay $450.00
  • Application fee $450.00
  • Late penalty $225.00

Requirements

  • Surety bond $25,000.00
  • Insurance Workers' Compensation

Documents

  • Bond Certificate
  • Fingerprints
  • Experience Documentation
  • Workers Compensation Exemption Or Proof
  • Asbestos Open Book Exam Verification

Low Voltage Systems Contractor (C-7)

California Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

Renews every 24 months

Renewal

  • Pay $450.00
  • Application fee $450.00
  • Late penalty $225.00

Requirements

  • Surety bond $25,000.00
  • Insurance Workers' Compensation

Documents

  • Bond Certificate
  • Fingerprints
  • Experience Documentation
  • Workers Compensation Exemption Or Proof
  • Asbestos Open Book Exam Verification
Renews every 24 months

Renewal

  • Pay $450.00
  • Application fee $450.00
  • Late penalty $225.00

Requirements

  • Surety bond $25,000.00
  • Insurance Workers' Compensation

Documents

  • Bond Certificate
  • Fingerprints
  • Experience Documentation
  • Workers Compensation Certificate Or Self Insurance
  • Asbestos Open Book Exam Verification
Renews every 24 months

Renewal

  • Pay $450.00
  • Application fee $450.00
  • Late penalty $225.00

Requirements

  • Surety bond $25,000.00
  • Insurance Workers' Compensation

Documents

  • Bond Certificate
  • Fingerprints
  • Experience Documentation
  • Workers Compensation Exemption Or Proof
  • Asbestos Open Book Exam Verification

Fire Protection Contractor (C-16)

California Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

Renews every 24 months

Renewal

  • Pay $450.00
  • Application fee $450.00
  • Late penalty $225.00

Requirements

  • Surety bond $25,000.00
  • Insurance Workers' Compensation

Documents

  • Bond Certificate
  • Fingerprints
  • Experience Documentation
  • Workers Compensation Exemption Or Proof
  • Asbestos Open Book Exam Verification
Renews every 24 months

Renewal

  • Pay $450.00
  • Application fee $450.00
  • Late penalty $225.00

Requirements

  • Surety bond $25,000.00
  • Insurance Workers' Compensation

Documents

  • Bond Certificate
  • Fingerprints
  • Experience Documentation
  • Workers Compensation Exemption Or Proof
  • Asbestos Open Book Exam Verification
Renews every 24 months

Renewal

  • Pay $450.00
  • Application fee $450.00
  • Late penalty $225.00

Requirements

  • Surety bond $25,000.00
  • Insurance Workers' Compensation

Documents

  • Bond Certificate
  • Fingerprints
  • Experience Documentation
  • Workers Compensation Exemption Or Proof
  • Asbestos Open Book Exam Verification
Renews every 24 months

Renewal

  • Pay $450.00
  • Application fee $450.00
  • Late penalty $225.00

Requirements

  • Surety bond $25,000.00
  • Insurance Workers' Compensation

Documents

  • Bond Certificate
  • Fingerprints
  • Experience Documentation
  • Workers Compensation Exemption Or Proof
  • Asbestos Open Book Exam Verification

Demolition Contractor (Class C-21)

California Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

Renews every 24 months

Renewal

  • Pay $450.00
  • Application fee $450.00
  • Late penalty $225.00

Requirements

  • Surety bond $25,000.00
  • Insurance Workers' Compensation

Documents

  • Bond Certificate
  • Fingerprints
  • Experience Documentation
  • Workers Compensation Exemption Or Proof
  • Asbestos Open Book Exam Verification

Earthwork and Paving Contractor (Class C-12)

California Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

Renews every 24 months

Renewal

  • Pay $450.00
  • Application fee $450.00
  • Late penalty $225.00

Requirements

  • Surety bond $25,000.00
  • Insurance Workers' Compensation

Documents

  • Bond Certificate
  • Fingerprints
  • Experience Documentation
  • Workers Compensation Exemption Or Proof
  • Asbestos Open Book Exam Verification

OSHA 10 Construction Outreach Training

U.S. Department of Labor - OSHA

Renewal

  • Use the official renewal link below for the current fee and timing.

Requirements

  • No extra filing requirements are listed for this license.

Documents

  • Osha Student Course Completion Card

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