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California
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Trades requiring only the Law and Business Exam
C-61 Limited Specialty Contractor Subclassifications Requires Only the Law and Business Exam. A detailed list of classifications can be found at THIS LINK.
General Info
Licensing requirements are for A (Engineering), B (Building), C (Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing and Specialties), Journeyman (General and Residential Electrical), and HIS (Home Improvement Salesperson) classifications.
Reciprocity
 If you hold a valid contractors license in Arizona, Nevada or Utah, you may be able to get a California Contractors License without taking the trade portion of the exam.  Applicants must still qualify by taking and passing the Business and Law Examination.  For a complete list for all three states check the Reciprical Classifications List.
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Statewide Classifications

 
 

Business Management

LAW

Law and Business

 
 

Engineering

A

General Engineering Contractor

 
 

General Builder

B

General Building

 
 

Specialty Classes

C-2

Insulation and Acoustical

 
C-4

Boiler, Hot Water Heating and Steam Fitting

 
C-5

Framing and Rough Carpentry

 
C-6

Cabinet, Millwork and Finish Carpentry

 
C-7

Low Voltage Systems

 
C-8

Concrete

 
C-9

Drywall

 
C-10

Electrical

 
C-11

Elevators

Software Only
C-12

Earthwork and Paving

 
C-13

Fencing

 
C-15

Flooring and Flooring Covering

 
C-16

Fire Protection

 
C-17

Glazing

 
C-20

Warm-Air Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

 
C-21

Building Moving and Demolition

 
C-23

Ornamental Metal

 
C-27

Landscaping

 
C-28

Lock and Security Equipment

 
C-29

Masonry

 
C-31

Construction Zone Traffic Control

 
C-32

Parking and Highway Improvement

 
C-33

Painting and Decorating

 
C-34

Pipeline

 
C-35

Lathing and Plastering

 
C-36

Plumbing

 
C-38

Refrigeration

 
C-39

Roofing

 
C-42

Sanitation System

 
C-43

Sheet Metal

 
C-45

Electrical Sign

Information only
C-46

Solar

Information only
C-47

General Manufactured Housing

Information only
C-50

Reinforcing Steel

 
C-51

Structural Steel

 
C-53

Swimming Pool

Information only
C-54

Ceramic and Mosaic Tile

Information only
C-55

Water Conditioning

Information only
C-57

Well Drilling

Information only
C-60

Welding

 
C-61

Limited Specialty (see list above and to the left)

 
 
 

Certification

ASB

Asbestos Abatement

Information only
HAZ

Hazardous Substances Removal

Information only
 
 

Electrical

General Journeyman Electrician

Residential Journeyman Electrician

Fire/Life Safety Technician


Additional Notes

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Information only Indicates that the trade page is posted as "information only" and no study materials are offered at this time.
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