Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

The California legislature established the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) in 1929 as the Contractors License Bureau under the Department of Professional and Vocational Standards. Today, CSLB is part of the Department of Consumer Affairs. The responsibility for licensing and regulating the 45 classifications and two certifications that constitute California’s…

  SACRAMENTO, CA – The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) is celebrating Women in Construction Week, March 5-11, 2023. As part of this acknowledgement, the California State Senate also passed a resolution on Thursday recognizing women in construction. According to a recent report in the Washington Post, women make up…

Following storms that battered much of California in January and late February, many Californians are finding themselves in need of a contractor. As we celebrate National Consumer Protection Week, the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) is warning consumers not to hire just anyone to make repairs because there are some…

The Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) and its boards and bureaus have information and resources to help consumers make informed decisions to protect themselves and their families. The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) is one of the 36 regulatory boards within the DCA. CSLB was established in 1929 and today…

SACRAMENTO, CA – After a series of severe damaging storms and with more wind and rain expected to impact California, the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) is reminding homeowners to use licensed contractors for any construction repairs above $500. After a disaster, CSLB’s mission is to help ensure unlicensed or…

Contractors State License Board warns wildfire survivors about the dangers of hiring unlicensed contractors Editor’s note: this news release was distributed by the Contractors State License Board (CSLB). SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Wildfire survivors are warned to stay alert as they search for contractors to help them rebuild. A recent Contractors…

Since its inception, the California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) has consistently worked to empower and protect consumers from unscrupulous and unfair business practices through oversight, enforcement, and licensing of professions. DCA consists of 36 boards, bureaus, a committee, and a commission. The Department administers more than 3.9 million licenses and more…

Don’t skimp on quality and safety; follow key consumer advice from the Contractors State License Board It’s a summertime nightmare: Extreme heat hits the scene just as your air conditioner gives up the ghost. You need an AC replacement ASAP, but in your quest for speedy relief, don’t sacrifice quality…