How To Get Your D-40 Contractors License

Getting your license has never been easier. 

I really do mean that. 

There are loads of resources out there to help you take those next steps and get your license. 

Let’s dive into it. 

BUT WHAT DO YOU NEED TO GET YOUR D-40 LICENSE?

There’s only three requirements: 

1. Must have 4 years of experience doing D-40 work

2. Must be over 18

3. Must have a valid SSN or ITIN

Now I know what you’re thinking. 

‘That’s it. Super simple.’

 I know right! 

Makes you wish you got your license ages ago. 

But all that matters is you’re trying now. 

So let’s get into what you need to move forward.

For more information regarding the requirements go to the CSLB website. 

PASS A STATE TEST

 In order to get your D  License you need to pass a Law and Business test. (just one test opposed to the C License)

This is a difficult test. 

I cannot lie. Chances are if you haven’t studied law then you may not know everything on the test. 

And that’s ok. 

Why? Because there’s resources here to help you. 

Resources like the…

CONTRACTOR LICENSE SCHOOL

Our goal is to make sure you pass the contractor license test. 

Therefore you can go and be a successful contractor. 

But how do we do it? 

1. Homestudy – Where you teach yourself using different books, videos and online materials. 
2. Online – Tune into our live classes and participate online. 
3. In Class – Join one of our schools for in person lessons and attention. 

The contractor test is written by lawyers. 

Therefore we used lawyers to write our custom content. 

 Essentially fighting fire with fire. 

If you have any questions give us a call. 

866-570-3648

How do you verify your experience?

How long does it take?

On average it takes 3 moths to get your license. Now I know this may seem like a long time however let me break it down.

After going through the course for 1 month we recommend sending the applicaiton. By then you would have gone through the course and are ready to move on. 

Once you submit the state takes another 4-8 weeks to process your application. During that time it is best to keep studying and preparing your business. 

By the time you schedule your test and pass, everything should be in order and you will be all ready to go. 

What’s the best business entity?

S Corps are the best for contractors and small businesses.

We’ll teach you more in the course. 

The Contract Bond

The bond is easy to obtain and is necessary after you pass the test. 

Costs roughly $150 to obtain. 

Finally

I get it. That’s a lot of information. 

The important thing to remember is just to keep going. 

You may not understand the whole process right now but you will learn. 

And we will help you. So keep going. 

A Detailed Description Of The D-40 Contractor License

 

D-40 – Service Station Equipment and Maintenance Contractor

California Code of Regulations
Title 16, Division 8, Article 3. Classifications

A service station maintenance contractor installs, repairs, maintains or calibrates monitoring equipment for underground fuel storage tanks up to 20,000 gallons which have been or are to be used for dispensing gasoline, diesel fuel, waste oil or kerosene (no chemicals). This includes the installation of vapor probes in back fill areas of the tanks and any associated calibration work, including but not limited to the testing and adjustment of leak detection and vapor recovery equipment, such as automatic tank gauges, leak line detectors, vapor recovery lines, and in-station diagnostics.

Note for Those Holding a License with this Classification Issued Prior to January 18, 2001: You may perform all the work as described above, as well as install and/or remove the underground fuel storage tanks themselves, including the installation and/or removal of all incidental tank related piping and electrical work, and the installation of auto hoisting equipment, grease racks, compressors, air hoses, and other service station equipment.