How quickly do you need your contractors license? Can you wait 4, 5, or even 6 months? How about waiting almost 7 months to get your license number? Ive seen it happen too many times.

With the current back log at the CSLB, you can expect to wait up to 5 months to get your contractors license numberand thats if your application is accepted without being rejected for corrections.

Heres the time-lineyou submit your application today, it gets reviewed by the Application Technician in 4 weeks, assuming the application is acceptable, it is Posted and Referred to testing, the computer will assign the next available test date at a testing center closest to you. Test dates are currently being scheduled 4 months out, which gives you plenty of time to study your exam materials.

The test day finally arrives andCongratulations! Youve passed your testbut waithow and when will you get your license number?

Now you need to provide a Bond and Workers Comp and, if you havent already, pay the Initial License Fee (ILF) of $150. These requirements could add an additional 2-4 weeks or more depending on State Fund (if you need workers comp) and finances (maybe you dont have the ILF at that time) or cant get a bond because you have poor credit!

So you see, the process can be very lengthy and stressful. But now youre asking yourself, how can I get licensed in less than a month? WellIm going to tell you The key isThe RME!

If you know of, or can find someone who has taken and passed the exam(s) within the last 5 yearsyou can get a license in less than a month. Possibly in as little time as 2 weeksand if you have a clean record and can afford an expedite serviceeven less than 10 days is possible!

There is, of course, a short cut to every thing. All you need is the right information and to surround yourself, or hire, the right people.

Copyright Phil Cocciante