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Guides for keeping your contractor license active
Straight answers on checking a CSLB license, renewing on time, and the four things that can quietly block your renewal — written for California contractors, not lawyers.
How to renew your CSLB contractor license: deadlines, the PIN, fees, and the 4 things that can block you
A plain-English walkthrough of California contractor license renewal — when it's due, the PIN you need, what it costs, and the four independent problems that can stop your renewal cold.
Jun 29, 20263 min read
How to handle a late CSLB renewal (and limit the B&P 7031 damage)
Missed your contractor license renewal? Here's exactly what to do — stop the bleeding, renew within the window, file a retroactive petition if you qualify, and protect your right to get paid.
Jun 22, 20263 min read
How to handle a workers' comp lapse on your CSLB license
If your workers' comp policy lapses, your contractor license can be suspended. Here's what to do right away — get coverage back on file, clear the suspension, and stop it from happening again.
Jun 15, 20262 min read
Does your contractor license require workers' comp? (C-8, C-20, C-22, C-39, C-61/D-49)
Some California contractor classifications require workers' compensation insurance even with zero employees. Here's who must carry it, why a comp lapse suspends your license, and how to stay ahead of it.
Jun 8, 20262 min read