CSLB Processing Times as of 06/08/2026

The staff at the Contractors State License Board process thousands of documents daily. The documents are processed in the order of date received. The information below reflects the dates we are currently working on for each document type. This information is updated weekly.

Original Applications Unit	Date Being Worked On
Exam Applications	05/22/2026
Waiver Applications	05/26/2026

 

Additional Class - Replacing the Qualifier Applications Unit	Date Being Worked On
Additional Class Applications	05/19/2026
Qualifier Replacement Applications	05/21/2026
IFS Applications	06/03/2026
Hazardous and Asbestos Certification Applications	06/03/2026

 

Home Improvement Salesperson Unit	Date Being Worked On
Home Improvement Salesperson Applications	06/01/2026
Home Improvement Salesperson Registrations Issued	06/01/2026
Home Improvement Salesperson Renewals	06/03/2026
Home Improvement Salesperson Cancellations	06/01/2026
Home Improvement Salespersons Employment Notifications	06/01/2026
Home Improvement Salespersons Employment Cessations	06/01/2026

 

Issuance Unit	Date Being Worked On
Final fees, documents received	05/26/2026

 

Criminal Background Unit	Date Being Worked On
All Applications	05/22/2026

 

Renewal Unit	Date Being Worked On
License Renewals	06/03/2026
Renewal Rejects	06/03/2026
Reactivations	06/02/2026

 

Bond Unit	Date Being Worked On
Contractor Bonds	05/28/2026
Employee/Worker Bonds	05/29/2026
Qualifier Bonds	06/03/2026
Bond Cancellations	06/01/2026
Bond Reinstatements	06/02/2026
Bond Status Letters	06/03/2026
Bond Riders	06/02/2026

 

License Modification Unit	Date Being Worked On
License Cancellations	06/01/2026
Request for Continuance	06/01/2026
Disassociations	06/01/2026
Request to Inactivate a License	06/01/2026
Lack of Qualifier Suspensions	06/01/2026
Name/Address Changes	06/01/2026
Officer Changes	06/01/2026
Request for Pocket/Wall Certificates	06/01/2026

 

Workers Compensation/Liability Insurance Unit	Date Being Worked On
Certificates of Insurance	06/01/2026
Workers Compensation Exemptions	06/03/2026

 

Record Certification Unit	Date Being Worked On
Request for Verified Certificates (certified license history)	05/20/2026
Request for Copies	06/04/2026

 

Judgments Unit	Date Being Worked On
License Judgments	06/04/2026
Proof of Satisfaction	06/04/2026
Judgment Correspondence	06/04/2026
Review of Applications with Judgments	06/04/2026
Bond Payment of Claims	06/04/2026

 

Public Assistance Unit	Date Being Worked On
General Status Letter	06/05/2026
Forms Requests	06/05/2026

 

Miscellaneous	Date Being Worked On
Class Determinations	05/29/2026
Reciprocity Status Letter	06/04/2026
Last Exam Results Posted	06/05/2026