The State of California holds reciprocity agreements with the contractor licensing agencies of Arizona, Utah and Nevada.  This means that a General Contractor, who holds a valid license, in good standing, in one of these three states may easily become licensed to work on projects in California.

California’s reciprocal agreements with these states are due to the similarities in the licensing requirements and the scope of work covered by each license classification.  Reciprocity between these states makes the process of getting a California General Contractor license easier and more streamlined.

Reciprocal License Classifications in California

A General Contractor license in the State of California is classified as a Class B, General Building Contractor License.  Licenses are issued by the Contractor State License Board (CSLB).

As a General Contractor, applying for a reciprocal license in California, you must hold an active license in one of the following states, in one of the following classifications: (more…)