California Licensing

Versicraft

My question relates to an expired licience 2006. I was the RME for a GC since 1987 what would be involve in acting as the RME for a new Company?
What is the first step, I know the new company needs to do the required applications/insurance/bonds etc.

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As long as you aren't the current qualifier on another license, you can become the RME on the new license. If it is the same trade classification that you held in 06 you will not have to test again.

I can help the new company with the applications/insurance/bonds etc.

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Versicraft

Thank's Guru! I have passed your info on.

sbcontractor

Currently, my father is the RMO of our family corporation. However, we might have to dissolve the corporation (maybe file for bankruptcy) but I want to make sure his license is safe. Is there any way to keep his license and continue work as a Sole Proprietor or does he have to apply for a new license?
Let me know if you have any other suggestions on this matter.
Thanks!

Josephine

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Hello Josephine,

Yes, he can apply for a sole ownership license. If that will solve the issue, you should do it before bk is filed or any liens or judgements are placed on the corp license.

When filing bk you/he will need to disclose the existence of the sole owner license.

disclaimer... I'm not an attorney Obtaining proper legal advice is always recommended.

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Skipp

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I have been a C-10 for 12 years. I want to add a B-1 classification. I have to give my complete criminal background, which is not a problem. But They want very detailed info like docket #'s, dates, fine amounts, court locations, judges names. I never had no felonies, but a few Misemeaners. Like a DUI 23 years ago in hight school, and a few others that date back 21 years. How do they expect I find any of that info? Like I really remember case #'s, exact dates, names, fines..etc. from 1986! I didn't save and file court paperwork when I was 17. I was DOJ fingerprinted in 2000 but it was for my gov. contract I had not the CSLB.
I find it ridiculus that I am being judged as a contractor and a person by some minor Infractions over 20 years ago. Are they even allowed to ask about my Juvenille record? Plus I already been a contractor the last 12 years with no complaints whatsoever. So what is they want me to do? Law Enforcements applicants are not even screened this hard.

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Hey Skipp,

No worries. Complete and submit the criminal disclosure form with the application. Just fill in the boxes as best as you can with approximate dates. In the explanation space write a basic description of what happened or what you remember. The fbi/doj will send a complete history to the CSLB.

You'll be fine. If they ask for more info you may have to go to the courthouse to request some docs.

Just a reminder (or you may not know)... I offer a free app review to all CT members. You can cross out your cdl and ssn if you like.

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momosgarage

Hi License Guru,

I am interested in getting the C-27 landscape contractors license. I work for Civil Engineering company and do not have a professional engineer license. I am really unsure if I will meet the minimum requirements to sit for the C-27 exam.

1) I have a B.A. degree in archaeology, a Master's in Public Administration (MPA), a M.A. in Geographic Information Science and can easily get a two-year degree in Landscape Architecture (after transferring units to community colleges and taking the minimum units for residency). How many years credit can I get for my varied education? Should I even bother with the A.A.S. degree?

2) I have only done landscaping projects on my own property, all overlapping the time I was in college. How should I document this? Does the work need to have been permited by the city?

3) I have access to two licensed class B contractors who will sign my application (one of these two is inactive) and also another unlicensed person who has decades of landscaping experience. Neither of the class B contractors does landscaping. Who should sign for me? Can the unlicensed person help my application odds (he supervised the landscaping work done at my home)? What do they all need to do on my behalf?

4) I have worked on engineering projects under a licensed civil engineer and green building (LEED) projects under unlicensed mechanical engineers. We all currently work at the same company, but none of us are owners. Should they also sign and what should they do on my behalf?

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I am interested in getting the C-27 landscape contractors license. I work for Civil Engineering company and do not have a professional engineer license. I am really unsure if I will meet the minimum requirements to sit for the C-27 exam.

1) I have a B.A. degree in archaeology, a Master's in Public Administration (MPA), a M.A. in Geographic Information Science and can easily get a two-year degree in Landscape Architecture (after transferring units to community colleges and taking the minimum units for residency). How many years credit can I get for my varied education? At minimum 2 years. If the MA’s were directly related to the C-27 then you’d get 3. But you will receive 2 for sure. Should I even bother with the A.A.S. degree? Possibly.

2) I have only done landscaping projects on my own property, all overlapping the time I was in college. How should I document this? Does the work need to have been permitted by the city? You will need to show at least 4 years of “part time” C-27 experience to qualify. You can submit self employed experience but do not list it as “owner builder.” If you were going to college at the same time you should list the experience as self employed. It would be hard to prove full time work while attending school. No, the work does not need to be permitted for it to be valid.

3) I have access to two licensed class B contractors who will sign my application (one of these two is inactive) and also another unlicensed person who has decades of landscaping experience. Neither of the class B contractors does landscaping. Who should sign for me? Can the unlicensed person help my application odds (he supervised the landscaping work done at my home)? What do they all need to do on my behalf? Either B class can certify your experience, as long as they have personal knowledge of that experience. Another journeyman, business associate, or co-worker could also be used as a certifier. He/she only needs to complete the bottom of the Work Experience page of the Application.

4) I have worked on engineering projects under a licensed civil engineer and green building (LEED) projects under unlicensed mechanical engineers. We all currently work at the same company, but none of us are owners. Should they also sign and what should they do on my behalf? You only need one certifier.J

I hope I answered all of your questions. If there is anything else I can do, don’t hesitate to ask.

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bbwolf5

I can't get a GC license because of a misdemeanor firearm charge that I got when I moved to O.C. Now I am on probation. My question is: Can I get a lessor license like fencing or sheet rock? I am working as a handyman and and would like to be legal as possible. Is there a way to use someone elses license temporarilly?

Thanks in advance
BBWOLF5

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Unfortunately no. A, B, or C class wouldn't make a difference.

There is no way to legally use someone else's license.

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bbwolf5

Thanks for your help! Hope you are not finding me to be hard headed but I have one more question! I have a friend that is working on buying a 7 million $$ house and wants me to oversee some of the changes he wants done. He travels to much to do it himself and wants someone he can trust to be there when the work is being done. Is it illegal for me to do this to?
Also there seems to be a couple of cracks in the slab which he thought might be a deal breaker but I told him to have a good structural engineer check it out first. Any recommendations??

Thanks

License Guru

Ask as many questions as you like. That's what I'm here for.

The engineer sounds like a good idea. But cracks in a slab are certainly not uncommon. I think it would have to be one major crack for it to be an issue. JMO.

As far as you managing the remodeling of the project... you would need to be licensed. The home owner can act as the general builder and sub everything out, but for someone else to do it.. the license would be required.

It seems I haven't been much of a positive help for you. Sorry.

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jcb handyman

I've been doing handyman services and would like to get licensed to expand the scope of my business and legally do bigger jobs. What is the best way for me to get the proper work experience certifications/sign-offs for my application while still working for myself?

Nelson Finish C

I would like some advice from License Guru.
I install cabinetry for a nation wide cabinet company based in the bay area of California. They use 4 installation companies to do their installs. I am the only company that has a California contractors license. What I want to know is, what will the consequences be for these guys, if someone happens to turn them in to the CSLB? These guys have been long time acquaintances of mine, however, in these rough times they are taking the work that has caused me to have to lay off almost all of my workers.
This is a serious situation for me, so I ask that the rest of you guys have a heart and refrain from the smart ass comments.
Thanks

ARI001

I would turn them in. It's not fair to all of us who go through the time, effort, and expense to get licensed, insurance, and all the other expenses generally incurred with running a legitimate company. These guys are taking money out of your pocket and every one else who runs legitimately.

License Guru

You can legally use your experience to qualify for the license exams. You just need to show the 4 years of experience. For a certifier you can use a licensee who holds the same class or higher, a business associate, another jouryman. Just don't use clients because they can only certify to the specific project you did for them.

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What would happen....if you file a complaint, provide some sort of evidence such as a business card, contract, advertising piece, something that indicates they are operating without a license. An investigation will take place where they could receive a letter of warning or citation. That will force them to obtain a license.

I'm wondering what the cabinet company will do if they have several installers come to them to say they can't do installs unless they get licensed? Maybe nothing but give you all the work and be forced to hire licensed people. Just thinking out loud here.

I always side with licensure having worked enforcement for the CSLB. Maybe you could give the unlicensed guys my info... I'll help them.

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Chris Johnson

And maybe while Phil is helping to get them licensed you hire them and make a profit off of them

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