California Contractor Licenses
California B and C License Classifications
Every General Building and specialty C license, what each one covers, and how to get licensed online. Pick your trade below.
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- General B Contractor
- B-2 Residential Remodeling
- 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 Elevator
- C-12 Earthwork and Paving
- C-13 Fencing
- C-15 Flooring and Floor Covering
- C-16 Fire Protection
- C-20 Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning (HVAC)
- C-23 Ornamental Metal
- C-27 Landscaping
- C-28 Lock and Security Equipment
- C-29 Masonry
- C-32 Parking and Highway Improvement
- C-34 Pipeline
- C-35 Lathing and Plastering
- C-39 Roofing
- C-38 Refrigeration
- C-42 Sanitation System
- C-43 Sheet Metal
- C-45 Sign
- C-46 Solar
- C-50 Reinforcing Steel
- C-53 Swimming Pool
- C-54 Ceramic and Mosaic Tile
Looking for a D license, like pool service, doors and gates, or tree service? Those fall under the C-61 Limited Specialty license and only need one exam. See all D license classifications.
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