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The Contractor’s License Exam

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To get your license, you need to send a completed application to the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) proving your experience. Then you take two exams by computer at a state testing site, one on your trade and one on the law. We help you do both, successfully!

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At North Coast Builders Exchange, we are committed to empowering the construction industry through exceptional member services, strong advocacy, and robust workforce development initiatives. As part of these efforts, we’re excited to offer our Contractors License Courses, designed to support your journey toward a successful career in contracting. Our program provides thorough study courses, personalized guidance, and professional resources to help set a strong foundation for your future.

If you’ve spent at least four of the last ten years in a building trade—as a journeyman, foreman, supervisor, or self-employed tradesperson—we can guide you in applying for a state contractor’s license in your area. Apprenticeships, technical training, relevant military experience, and construction-related college courses also contribute toward the required four years.

With up-to-date study materials, online practice tests, and dedicated staff, we’re here to help you succeed on your exams and beyond.

NCBE can also help you after you pass your exams. We can provide you with access to group medical insurance, worker compensation insurance, connect you with experienced attorneys for legal advice, and provide proven local referrals for payroll, accounting, and bonding.

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Classroom Course $890

  • Law & Trade Study Manuals
  • Law & Trade Video Lectures Online
  • Online Practice Exams
  • Live law & Business Management lectures by an experienced attorney, Monday evenings, 6:30pm – 8:00pm
  • Standard Application Preparation
  • Full-time professional staff to answer questions

Home Study Course $590

  • Law & Trade Study Manuals
  • Law & Trade Video Lectures Online
  • Online Practice Exams
  • Standard Application Preparation
  • Full-time professional staff to answer questions

Additional Classification Home Study Course $490

  • Trade Study Manual
  • Trade Video Lectures Online
  • Online Practice Exams
  • Standard Application Preparation
  • Full-time professional staff to answer questions

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Enroll in person by calling 707.755.5715 to make an appointment to enroll in person, or click here to enroll online.

Finally a school that cares more about its students than making money. Any time I had a question, Tim had an answer and the time to talk with me. It's been years since CLC helped me with my license and I still call up Tim any time I have a contract question. When CLC says you are a student for life, they mean it!
D. Griggs, General Building (B), Santa Rosa, CA
I am a visual learner so the tapes and the lectures were extremely helpful. Thanks!
O. Coello General Building Santa Rosa, CA
I passed both exams today! Thank you very much for your help and the great books and CDs to prepare myself for the test! Your school is great, I am so glad I didn’t go with a certain other big school.
T. Neff, CA
Clear and concise information presented in the study materials. Excellent test preps in book. Professional staff to walk you through the work experience forms. Thank you!
E. Oncken, Low Voltage, Sebastopol, CA
CLC is great! They guided me all the way through, are very informative, professional and caring. Thank you!
W. Johnson, General Building Contractor, CA
I love Contractors License Courses. I am studying for my exams now and I just love the disks and use them all the time — very easy to navigate! I can't wait to take my tests and I will owe it all to you, CLC!
J. Luis, Santa Rosa, CA
CLC is great and affordable! They made getting my contractor's license easy and stress-free. Tim is a great teacher, and the secretary is awesome.
F. Kirk, Santa Rosa, CA
CLC takes care of its students. The staff made the application process simple and the study materials are concise and prepared me well for my exams. I passed without any trouble. Thank you for all your help.
B. Forget, Santa Rosa, CA
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Lectures are held on Monday nights from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm, at our offices at 1030 Apollo Way, Santa Rosa, CA.

Lectures are given by our construction attorney on contractor’s license law, mechanic’s lien law, law of contracts, employment law, and accounting (financial statements). They repeat every five weeks. If you enroll in our Classroom Course, you can attend as many lectures as you like, until you understand the material completely. We recommend attending two series of lectures (ten lectures total), to hear each topic twice.

Enroll

In person by calling 707.755.5715 to make an appointment to enroll in person, or click here to enroll online.