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A free practice quiz covering licensing law, contracts and bidding, insurance and liens, safety, and business finance -- built from real state licensing-board requirements -- plus a multi-state cheat sheet on the way.
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The real problem
Getting licensed isn't hard. Figuring out your state's rules is.
Every state runs its own general contractor licensing system. California's CSLB requires a Law and Business exam plus a trade exam and a $25,000 bond. Florida's DBPR runs a three-part, open-book Pearson VUE exam. North Carolina, Georgia, and Arizona each have their own boards, thresholds, and qualifier rules -- and Texas doesn't issue a statewide GC license at all. Candidates lose time chasing the wrong state's checklist.
Field note
Most candidates who struggle didn't struggle on the trade knowledge -- they struggled on licensing-law terminology (liens, bonding, employment requirements) they never drilled.
And a failed exam attempt costs real time and money -- another exam fee, another wait, another delay before you can legally contract in your state.
Passing on the first attempt rewards exactly one thing: repetition on real licensing-law and business concepts until the terminology is automatic. That's the whole idea behind this site.
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The contractor license cheat sheet
CSLB exam structure, a multi-state requirements checklist, and verified fee tables on one page. Print it, keep it in your bag, review it before your exam.
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The GC License Study Guide
- State-by-state licensing requirements explained in plain language -- no jargon walls.
- Core topics: licensing law, contracts & bidding, insurance & liens, safety, payroll & business finance, classifications.
- Memory aids for terms and rules that are easy to mix up across states.
- A printable quick-reference sheet you can review anywhere.
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GC License Practice Quiz
Original general-contractor licensing scenarios across licensing law, insurance & liens, payroll & business finance, contracts & bidding, safety, and classifications. Instant feedback, no email needed to play.
· State boards set their own passing scores (CSLB and Arizona's ROC both require 70%) — treat 18 of 25 here as exam-ready
FAQ
Straight answers
Is there one national general contractor license?+
No. General contractor licensing is regulated state by state, not federally. California's CSLB, Florida's DBPR/CILB, North Carolina's NCLBGC, Georgia's State Licensing Board, and Arizona's ROC each run their own requirements, exams, and fees. A few states, like Texas, don't issue a statewide general contractor license at all.
Does Texas require a general contractor license?+
Texas does not issue a statewide general "general contractor" license. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation licenses specific trades individually, such as electricians and air conditioning/refrigeration contractors, but general building and remodeling contracting itself is not a state-licensed category. Local city or county registration requirements can still apply.
What does the California CSLB Law and Business exam cover?+
CSLB's Law and Business exam is a closed-book, multiple-choice exam covering seven weighted sections: Business Organization and Licensing, Business Finances, Employment Requirements, Insurance and Liens, Contract Requirements and Execution, Public Works, and Safety. Most classifications also require a separate trade exam specific to that classification.
How much experience do I need for a general contractor license?+
It varies by state. California generally requires at least 4 full years of journey-level, foreman, supervisor, or contractor experience in the classification applied for within the prior 10 years, with up to 3 years substitutable through qualifying education. Other states set their own experience and qualifier requirements -- always confirm the current rule with the specific state board before applying.
Is the practice quiz on this site the real state licensing exam?+
No. This is an independent practice tool built from publicly described licensing-law concepts across multiple states. It is not produced, administered, or endorsed by the CSLB, DBPR, NCLBGC, Georgia SOS, ROC, PSI, NASCLA, or any other licensing body, and it never reproduces real exam questions.
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