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California Contractor License Renewal Checklist
California renewal checklist
Open the license you need, then use the filing links, fees, and document checks below.
General Building Contractor (Class B)
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
Official links
General Engineering Contractor (Class A)
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
Official links
Electrical Contractor (C-10)
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
Official links
Plumbing Contractor (C-36)
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
Official links
HVAC Contractor (C-20)
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
Official links
Roofing Contractor (C-39)
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
Official links
Painting and Decorating Contractor (C-33)
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
Official links
Solar Energy Contractor (C-46)
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
Official links
Landscaping Contractor (C-27)
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
Official links
General Liability Insurance
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
Official links
Lead-Safe Renovation (RRP) Requirements
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
Official links
DIR Public Works Contractor Registration
Renewal
- Pay $400.00
- Application fee $400.00
Requirements
- Insurance General Liability, Workers' Compensation
Documents
- Proof Of Insurance
- Workers Comp Certificate
- Business Registration
Official links
CDPH Lead-Related Construction Certification
California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch
Renewal
- Pay $135.00
- Application fee $135.00
Requirements
- Continuing education 7 hours
Documents
- Training Completion Documentation
- Photograph
- Continuing Education Documentation
Official links
EPA Section 608 Technician Certification
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
Official links
DOSH Asbestos Contractor Registration
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
Official links
Boiler, Hot Water Heating and Steam Fitting (C-4)
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
Official links
Low Voltage Systems Contractor (C-7)
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
Official links
Concrete Contractor (C-8)
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
Official links
Drywall Contractor (C-9)
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
Official links
Fire Protection Contractor (C-16)
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
Official links
Sheet Metal Contractor (C-43)
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
Official links
Swimming Pool Contractor (C-53)
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
Official links
Tile Contractor (C-54)
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
Official links
Demolition Contractor (Class C-21)
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
Official links
Earthwork and Paving Contractor (Class C-12)
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
Official links
OSHA 10 Construction Outreach Training
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
Official links
Masonry Contractor (C-29)
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
Official links
Glazing Contractor (C-17)
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
Official links
Insulation and Acoustical Contractor (C-2)
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
Official links
Flooring and Floor Covering Contractor (C-15)
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
Official links
Lathing and Plastering Contractor (C-35)
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
Official links
Refrigeration Contractor (C-38)
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
- Epa Section 608 Certification
Official links
Structural Steel Contractor (C-51)
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
Official links
Reinforcing Steel Contractor (C-50)
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
Official links
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