Who Needs A California Contractors License & What Kinds Are There?

In California, anyone who contracts to perform work on a project that is valued at $500 or more for labor and materials must hold a current, valid license from the CSLB. more...

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California Contractor License Classifications

(A) General Engineering Contractor
(B) General Building Contractor
(C) Specialty Contractor

  • C2 – Insulation and Acoustical Contractor
  • C4 – Boiler, Hot Water Heating and Steam Fitting Contractor
  • C5 – Framing and Rough Carpentry Contractor
  • C6 – Cabinet, Millwork and Finish Carpentry Contractor
  • C7 – Low Voltage Systems Contractor
  • C8 – Concrete Contractor
  • C9 – Drywall Contractor
  • C10 – Electrical Contractor
  • C11 – Elevator Contractor
  • C12 – Earthwork and Paving Contractors
  • C13 – Fencing Contractor
  • C15 – Flooring and Floor Covering Contractors
  • C16 – Fire Protection Contractor
  • C17 – Glazing Contractor
  • C20 – Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning Contractor
  • C21 – Building Moving/Demolition Contractor
  • C23 – Ornamental Metal Contractor
  • C27 – Landscaping Contractor
  • C28 – Lock and Security Equipment Contractor
  • C29 – Masonry Contractor
  • C31 - Construction Zone Traffic Control Contractor
  • C32 - Parking and Highway Improvement Contractor
  • C33 – Painting and Decorating Contractor
  • C34 – Pipeline Contractor
  • C35 – Lathing and Plastering Contractor
  • C36 – Plumbing Contractor
  • C38 – Refrigeration Contractor
  • C39 – Roofing Contractor
  • C42 – Sanitation System Contractor
  • C43 – Sheet Metal Contractor
  • C45 – Electrical Sign Contractor
  • C46 – Solar Contractor
  • C47 – Manufactured Housing Contractor
  • C50 – Reinforcing Steel Contractor
  • C51 – Structural Steel Contractor
  • C53 – Swimming Pool Contractor
  • C54 – Ceramic and Mosaic Tile Contractor
  • C55 – Water Conditioning Contractor
  • C57 – Water Well Drilling Contractor
  • C60 – Welding Contractor
  • C61 – Limited Specialty

The CSLB has listed the C-61 classification into "D" categories for administrative tracking. See list below.
D03 - Awnings
D04 - Central Vacuum Systems
D06 - Concrete Related Services
D09 - Drilling, Blasting and Oil Field Work
D10 - Elevated Floors
D12 - Synthetic Products
D16 - Hardware, Locks and Safes
D21 - Machinery and Pumps
D24 - Metal Products
D28 - Doors, Gates and Activating Devices
D29 - Paperhanging
D30 - Pile Driving and Pressure Foundation Jacking
D31 - Pole Installation and Maintenance
D34 - Prefabricated Equipment
D35 - Pool and Spa Maintenance
D38 - Sand and Water Blasting
D39 - Scaffolding
D40 - Service Station Equipment and Maintenance
D41 - Siding and Decking
D42 - Sign Installation
D49 - Tree Service
D50 - Suspended Ceilings
D52 - Window Coverings
D53 - Wood Tanks
D56 - Trenching Only
D59 - Hydroseed Spraying
D62 - Air and Water Balancing
D63 - Construction Clean-up
D64 - Non-specialized
D65 - Weatherization and Energy Conservation

  • ASB – Asbestos Certification
  • HAZ - Hazardous Substance Removal Certification