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A contractor's active license was issued on March 1, 2023. Under the standard CSLB renewal cycle, when must the license be renewed to remain active?

  1. AEvery 5 years
  2. BEvery 2 years
  3. CEvery 4 years
  4. DEvery year
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Correct answer: B. Every 2 years

CSLB contractor licenses operate on a two-year renewal cycle. Licensees must submit a renewal application and fee before the expiration date to avoid a lapse in licensure.

Why the other options are wrong

  • A. Five years is not the CSLB renewal period.
  • C. Four years is too long and not the CSLB standard.
  • D. Annual renewal is not the CSLB standard cycle.

License Renewal Cycle

CSLB contractor licenses must be renewed every two years to remain active and valid.

  • Standard renewal period is 2 years
  • Late renewal within 5 years allows reinstatement with penalty
  • Failure to renew results in license expiration

Memory trick: 'Two years, then renew your gears.'

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