Legal Question in Construction Law in California

Contractor's License

My contractor's license previously expired. I need a C-8 or B license to perform work. I have applied to take the test, but it is a four month wait. I'm looking for someone that has an inactive license that will turn it into a partnership license & activate it until I get my license from the State Is this okay?


Asked on 12/16/05, 5:33 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Olden Law Offices of Michael A. Olden

Re: Contractor's License

no - i don't know you or your history

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Answered on 12/16/05, 5:39 pm
Bryan Whipple Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law

Re: Contractor's License

I'd say one of the prerequisites to it being okay is the existence of a bona fide partnership with the other licensee....and I'd be REALLY cautious about becoming a partner with a stranger.

Even if you overcome this obstacle by finding, and checking out, the ideal partner, there may be other issues with the CSLB, tax ID numbers, insurance coverage, etc. that I'm unable to comment on.

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Answered on 12/16/05, 6:44 pm
Gary Redenbacher Redenbacher & Brown, LLP

Re: Contractor's License

For the most part, you cannot transfer a license given to one entity (an individual) to another entity (a partnership). There are ways to get the license test expedited. You have to make a case for why there is an emergency.

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Answered on 12/16/05, 6:55 pm


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