Welcome to the State of California

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CSLB Featured Topics

  • Information for Those Hit Hard in the Economic Slowdown

    There is help available for people who have been affected by the slowdown in the construction industry.


  • Free Payroll Tax Seminars

    The Employment Development Department offers free seminars to help employers understand and follow the state's payroll tax laws. The seminars are offer classroom-style or on the Internet.


  • Safety Publications

    Check out the variety of publications available from the Division of Occupational Safety and Health, better known as Cal/OSHA.

Contractors

CSLB offers helpful resources to assist contractors in making sure they are provided with all the information they need, and that they continue to perform professionally, legally and safely. Throughout this Web site, resources can always be found in the left-hand menu. Take a look.

Contractor's Guide to Licensing

This section provides information on maintaining and changing your license.

Dealing with License Problems

Learn how to solve private arbitration, judgment and outstanding liability issues.

Dealing with a Complaint Filed Against You

Get information on what to do if a complaint is filed against you.

Filing a Construction Complaint

This section provides information on the process and procedures for filing a construction complaint.

How to Apply for Reciprocity

California has formal reciprocity agreements with the contractor licensing agencies of Arizona, Nevada and Utah. Here, contractors can learn about the application process.

Reporting Unlicensed Activity

Use our S.W.I.F.T. Hot Lead Referral Form to report any illegal activity.