By Shauna Krause, President, Capitol Services, Inc.
Don’t worry be happy! You can always rely on getting expert answers, and contractor assistance, from me. Whether answered here, by phone, email or in person at my Sacramento office, this space shares what we can all learn from with names changed to protect the innocent. While complex written rules and their interpretation are confusing, it’s my full time job. Let’s get off to a fast start…
Q: I have a quick question. Does a cabinet supplier who only sells cabinets (no install) need a contractor’s license? All they would be doing is taking field measurements to make sure their product has the correct dimensions. This question came up during a meeting today and someone claimed they heard a license from the CSLB is required.
A: A contractor’s license is not required for a supplier. It’s only if/when they are signing contracts for the installation that a contractor’s license would be required.
Q: I spoke with someone in your office regarding replacing the Qualifier on our corporate license. My Dad is the current Qualifier/RMO. Whoever I spoke with said that since I haven’t been listed on the license for over five years as an Officer, in order to Waive the exams (“C-27” Landscaping and “C-8” Concrete), I would be required to provide five years of W-2’s showing I have been a Supervisory employee of the corporation. While I don’t have five years of W-2’s nor have I been an official Officer of the company, I have been a 10% owner of the company for over five years. Does that count? Wouldn’t the CSLB cross reference with the IRS on that?
A: The requirement, according to 7065.1(c), is that you may request to waive the exams if you have been employed by that corporation or LLC in a Supervisory capacity for five out of the last seven years. When you request the 7065.1(c) Waiver, you are required to provide five years of W-2’s. The CSLB will not directly check with the IRS to confirm your employment or ownership, it is up to the applicant to provide the proper documentation.
Q: We received our contractor’s license renewal in the mail this week and it appears there are many signatures that we need to obtain. The Personnel list on the renewal shows the two RME’s and then eight different corporate Officers, two of which are no longer with the company. Do I need to have all of them sign? If so, what a headache, they are all over the place!
A: The CSLB requires all Qualifying individuals to sign the renewal application, and then you’ll just need to obtain the signature of one of the corporate Officers. You should probably disassociate the two Officers who are no longer with the company at the same time you send in your renewal. Any current Officer can also sign to dissociate the other Officers. Disassociation notice forms are available on the CSLB’s website www.cslb.ca.gov. Or you can contact my office if you need any assistance with paperwork filing.
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