California

California
License Exam Preparation

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.

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
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
C-46	Solar
C-47	General Manufactured Housing
C-50	Reinforcing Steel
C-51	Structural Steel
C-53	Swimming Pool
C-54	Ceramic and Mosaic Tile
C-55	Water Conditioning
C-57	Well Drilling
C-60	Welding
C-61	Limited Specialty (see list above and to the left)

	Certification
ASB	Asbestos Abatement
HAZ	Hazardous Substances Removal

	Electrical
•	General Journeyman Electrician
•	Residential Journeyman Electrician
•	Fire/Life Safety Technician

Additional Notes
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Statewide Classifications