CSLB Law & Business ExamContract Requirements and ExecutionMedium
Which of the following must be included on the face of every home improvement contract in California?
- AThe contractor's Social Security number
- BThe homeowner's tax identification number
- CThe contractor's license number and CSLB registration information
- DA notarized signature of the contractor
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. The contractor's license number and CSLB registration information
California law requires the contractor's license number and CSLB information to appear on the contract so homeowners can verify licensing status; personal identifiers like Social Security numbers or notarization are not required.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Social Security numbers are private and not a contract requirement.
- B. The homeowner's tax ID has no relevance to contract requirements.
- D. Notarization is not required for home improvement contracts.
Required Contract Disclosures
Every home improvement contract must display the contractor's license number and related CSLB information for consumer verification.
- Allows homeowners to verify license status
- Required under Business and Professions Code 7159
- Missing license info can be a citable violation
Memory trick: No license number, no valid contract cover.