Roofing Contractor License in California
License Type: C-39 Roofing Contractor License
Licensing Board: California Contractors State License Board (CSLB)
License Requirements
- Exam: Required
- Bond: $25,000
- Minimum Insurance: $1,000,000 general liability
- Experience: 4 years minimum
California requires roofing contractors to hold a C-39 Roofing Contractor license issued by the Contractors State License Board (CSLB). Four years of journeyman-level experience is required, as well as passing a trade exam and law/business exam. California has some of the strictest licensing requirements in the country.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, California requires a C-39 Roofing Contractor license from the CSLB.
Use the CSLB's online license check tool at cslb.ca.gov to verify any contractor's license status.
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