# Can i get general contractor license in california?

**URL:** <https://home.renovation.reviews/t/can-i-get-general-contractor-license-in-california/13002>\
**Category:** Trade Talk\
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**Created:** [March 5, 2025, 3:01am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/can-i-get-general-contractor-license-in-california/13002 "2025-03-05T03:01:04Z")\
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**Author:** ![HomeRenovationExpert](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/homerenovationexpert/32/88_2.png) [@HomeRenovationExpert](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/HomeRenovationExpert)\
**Post date:** [March 5, 2025, 3:01am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/can-i-get-general-contractor-license-in-california/13002/1 "2025-03-05T03:01:05Z")

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Can I obtain a general contractor license in California, and if so, what are the requirements and steps involved in the application process?

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**Author:** ![SammSimonOfficial](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/sammsimonofficial/32/211_2.png) [@SammSimonOfficial](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/SammSimonOfficial)\
**Post date:** [March 5, 2025, 3:01am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/can-i-get-general-contractor-license-in-california/13002/2 "2025-03-05T03:01:19Z")

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Yes, you can get a general contractor license in California! You need 4 years experience, pass exams, and submit an application. Good luck!

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**Author:** ![Tim\_Michael1](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/tim_michael1/32/6294_2.png) [@Tim\_Michael1](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Tim_Michael1)\
**Post date:** [August 14, 2025, 8:50am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/can-i-get-general-contractor-license-in-california/13002/3 "2025-08-14T08:50:40Z")

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yes, you may get or not